#2349598, Mary Askenazi, Listing Office: LS Realty Group
#2377165·
Listing office: Skyline Properties, Inc.·
Listing agent: Nelson Phan·
Listing office phone: 425-455-2065
$890,000 List price
525 W James St Kent, WA 98032
0.2 acres
Land
Property details
About 525 W James St
ATTENTION !!! INVESTORS, BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS. Shovel-ready corner lot in Kent’s Downtown Commercial Enterprise zone, ideally located on James street, next to ShoWare Center and across from Kent Station. Surrounded by restaurants, grocery stores, retail, with a bus stop next to the property and easy freeway access. Approved for a 4-story mixed-use building: 2 commercial units on the ground floor and 6 apartments on floors 2–4, plus a rooftop deck. Total net buildable area is 6,343 SF. All engineering and architectural plans—including site, civil, structural, and utilities—are approved and stamped by the City of Kent. Approved plans are included in the list price. Permit is ready-just start building. Old house has been demolished & removed.
Highlights
StatusActive
Lot size0.1523 Acres
MLS #2377165
ViewCity, Partial, Territorial
Summary
- View: City, Partial, Territorial
- List Price: $890,000
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,746
- Tax Year: 2022
- Lot: Corner Lot, Paved, Sidewalk
- Directions: From I-405, take highway 167 South, take exit 84th Ave to Central Ave, take a left at the exit to turn into 84th, turn right at E James St, Property will be on your right at 5th Ave, right b4 Showare.
- Lot Size: 0.1523 Acres
- MLS Number: 2377165
- MLS Name: NWMLS
- Office Name: Skyline Properties, Inc.
- Office Phone: (425) 455-2065
- Listing Agent: Nelson Phan
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2020 | Home Sold | $290,000 |
| Jul 19, 2019 | Home Sold | $260,000 |
| Jun 26, 2019 | Home Sold | $235,000 |
| Nov 04, 2010 | Home Sold | $250,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $171,000 | $1,746 |
| 2021 | $138,000 | $1,809 |
| 2020 | $252,000 | $3,228 |
| 2018 | $231,000 | $2,834 |
| 2017 | $205,000 | $2,795 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Kent Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•24700 64th Ave S
3
Neely O'Brien Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•6300 S 236th St
2
River Ridge Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.3 mi
•School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $29,202. The majority of Kent, WA residents have income less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
60%
<35k
33%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
50%
Single, No Kids
23%
Single, with Kids
10%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
16%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
36%
18-34 yrs old
34%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Soccer
Pro Boxing
Continuing Education Courses
Where do the neighbors shop?
Forever 21
Burlington
Express/Express For Men
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Dominos Pizza
Popeyes
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Dodge
Volkswagen
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Contemporary
News
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Frequently asked questions
About 525 W James St
The listing price of 525 W James St property is $890,000.
The property 525 W James St is land located in Kent, Washington, 98032.
Active Listing: 525 W James St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 525 W James St are: Kent Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Neely O'Brien Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), River Ridge Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Mill Creek Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Totem Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Meridian Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Kent Meridian High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Individualized Graduation & Degree Program (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Kent Mountain View Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2022 is $1,746 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on July 21, 2020 for $290,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property 525 W James St is 0.152 acres.
The sq. ft. of 525 W James St is not available (source: MLS/tax record).
This home is located at 525 W James St in Kent, WA and zip code 98032. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $890,000.
Over 42 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Kent, WA. In the same period over 31 listings were sold below the listed price and 36 listings were sold for the listed price. Between March and April 2025, Kent, WA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 12.7%. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $668,055, while the average time on the real estate market was 25 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.