Kent Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Washington

Kent Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Washington

This suburban community is located on the Green River less than 19 miles from the metropolitan area of Seattle. The approximate 80,000 residents find easy access to major roadways for travel and commute. Interstate 5 is nearby and both Highways 99 and 515 straddle the community. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is less than a 10-minute drive away. Industries that provide employment in the area include educational, health and social services, manufacturing and retail trade. Students in grades K-12 are accommodated by the Kent School District. Those pursuing a degree in higher education have access to several local and area colleges and universities. Having earned the Sports Illustrated Sportstown honors for Washington, Kent offers excellent recreational opportunities for residents with top quality facilities, including the Kent Valley Ice Centre with an NHL-regulation ice surface, the Kent-Meridian Pool and the Riverbend Golf Complex, 500-600 organized sports teams for children in pre-school to junior high school, and a good variety of teams for older youths and adults. The Kent Commons offers a variety of community and youth activities such as youth group ski packages, taekwondo and Tai’Chi classes for youth and adults, as well as arts and crafts activities for young and old alike. Real estate options consist of single-family detached homes, estate properties, condominiums, townhouses and land lots. There are several large lakes within a five to 10 minute drive from Kent, including Lake Meridian, Lake Wilderness and Lake Sawyer. All offer full park services, public swimming, picnic facilities and boating.