County guide · King County, WA
Living in King County
King County is Washington's most populous county, reaching from Puget Sound across Lake Washington to the Cascade crest. Seattle is the county seat. We help buyers and sellers in south King County cities such as Auburn, Kent and Federal Way, the southeast plateau, and Seattle and Bellevue.
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At a glance
What is King County like?
South King County offers valley cities along the Green River and SR 167, hillside and plateau suburbs such as Covington and Maple Valley, and rural towns like Enumclaw and Black Diamond. To the north, Seattle and Bellevue add city neighborhoods, condos and light rail. I-5, I-405, SR 167 and SR 18 are the main corridors.
- County seatSeattle
- Main routesI-5, I-405, I-90, SR 167, SR 18
- TransitLink light rail, Sounder S Line, King County Metro
- LandmarksLake Washington, the Green River valley, the Cascade foothills
- Market snapshot[Add current median price] [Add source & date]
King County questions
What do buyers ask about King County?
Which King County cities do you cover?
We work in Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, Enumclaw, Maple Valley, Covington, Renton, Black Diamond, Seattle and Bellevue. If you are looking somewhere else in King County, ask us.
Why do Pierce County buyers also look in south King County?
Cities like Auburn, Kent and Federal Way sit right next to Pierce County and can shorten a commute north. Comparing both sides of the county line gives you more homes to choose from.
Do school district lines follow city limits in King County?
Not always. Cities such as Kent, Covington and Renton are split between more than one district. Confirm the assigned schools for any specific address with the district.
Homes in King County
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