$793,506Average Value$373Average Price per Sq Ft8Homes For Sale
Country living outside of Covington
Just south of Covington, Lake Morton-Berrydale offers homes with expansive lots and proximity to Washington's natural beauty. "The area has mostly single-family homes with a good chunk of acreage, which gives it a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood vibe," says Realtor Brad Decater with Decater Real Estate Group. Those who settle in the area enjoy distance from city activity, backyards filled with mature pines and, for some, lakefront living along Lake Morton.
Rural lots and suburban developments
Ranch-style homes built in the 1960s range from $400,000 to $600,000, most including attached garages. Many homes offer spacious half-acre lots, providing plenty of privacy and seclusion. Properties with several acres or lakeside views with private docks hover around $1 million. Streets usually don't have sidewalks, and homes are sheltered by evergreen foliage and fenced yards. There are also pockets of suburban developments with contemporary new traditional homes sitting along manicured streets. Prices for these homes range from $600,000 to $900,000.
There is plenty of space to experience the peace and quiet of rural Lake Morton.
This small community of newer homes is close to Lake Morton-Berrydale Covington, WA.
A row of large homes sit on the edge of Lake Morton.
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Schools with an outdoor emphasis
The southwest tip of the area is part of the Auburn School District, but the majority of Lake Morton-Berrydale is served by the Kent School District. The youngest students attend Grass Lake Elementary School, which gets a B-plus rating from Niche. Kids enjoy learning outside at the Nature Space, and an active Parent-Teacher Association plans events like the Multicultural Night and end-of-year Carnival summer extravaganza. Then it's on to Kentlake High School for grades seventh through 12th. The high school is rated B and offers a Career & Technical Education program in fields like agriculture, STEM and health science.
Grass Lake Elementary School is robust in design.
The main entrance of Kentlake High School.
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On the edge of rural Washington
Although residents enjoy Lake Morton for kayaking or fishing for rainbow trout, the public waterside area for those who don't live along the water is relatively small. Lake Sawyer, just east, can accommodate more people at its boat launch. Visitors enjoy the views of Mount Rainer while using the lake. Lake Sawyer connects by trail to Black Diamond Natural Area, a 1,200-acre old-growth forest known for hiking, biking and horseback riding. And residents are well-positioned to go farther into the mountains for camping and hunting opportunities.
Get ready to race at the Pacific Raceways.
Raceways and rustic hotspots
For some high-octane fun, locals head to Pacific Raceways. The historic drag racing and motocross track holds regular races and offers go-karting. Racegoers often head to Four Horsemen Brewery, just down the road, to grab a cold beer after the show. The microbrewery has a variety of beers on tap and features occasional live music or stand-up comedy. For dinner, Europa serves German fare in a rustic log cabin decorated with mounted deer heads. It sits next to the Lake Sawyer Grocery, a convenient spot to grab daily essentials with a friendly staff. Draft Choice Sports Bar & Grill is a spot for a bit of nightlife, with regulars who come in for poker games, dart tournaments and karaoke nights. The bar has a pool league and is always playing sports on the screens over the bar. And golfers enjoy several courses within a few miles of home.
Nearby to Covington
The neighborhood is quite rural, so as Decanter says, "the main drag of the area is over in Covington," which is 3 miles away. He adds: "You'll find a ton of shopping centers, big box stores, and over 50 restaurants." Covington has a medical center and big stores like Costco, Safeway and Walmart. However, residents face a longer drive for big-city entertainment and employment opportunities.
Long commutes to Tacoma, Bellevue and Seattle
The heart of Tacoma is 20 miles away, a drive that takes 20 or 30 minutes. But for most larger employers, workers head to Bellevue and Seattle, both around 30 miles away. Trips into the cities can often take an hour with traffic. Residents don't need to cross through big cities to reach Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, but it's still a 20-mile trip.
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Parks in this Area
Lake Meridian Park
Boating
Fishing
Grills
Lea Hill Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Skateboard
Waldheim Acres Park
Picnic Area
Tennis
Playground
Meridian Glen Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Service Club Community Park & Ballfields
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Eastwood Forest Park
Elk Run Playground
Mornington Place Park
Water Gardens Playground
Transit
Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International
37 min drive
Bus
SE 272nd St & 204th Ave SE
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lake Morton-Berrydale
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lake Morton-Berrydale, Kent sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Lake Morton-Berrydale, Kent over the last 12 months is $761,661, up 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,617
Median Age
44
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$115,595
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$147,556
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.6%
Advanced Degrees
7.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
23/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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