Modern Japanese-Engineered Home in a Convenient Kent Location. Discover modern comfort and thoughtful Japanese engineering in this beautifully maintained 2018-built home by renowned Japanese homebuilder Ichijo. Offering 3 bedrooms, a versatile loft, 2.5 bathrooms, and 2,238 sq. ft., this home combines stylish design with practical family living.
Prime Kent Location. Martin Sortun Elementary: 0.3 miles. Meridian Middle School: 1.1 miles. Kentwood High School: 2.8 miles. Kent Sounder Station: 2.5 miles, with approximately a 30-minute train ride to Seattle. Kent YMCA: within 1 mile. Morrill Meadows Park playground: within 1 mile. Shopping, groceries, healthcare, and everyday conveniences are just minutes away. Thoughtfully Designed Interior. The open-concept kitchen and living area create a welcoming space for everyday life and entertaining. The kitchen features premium piano-finish cabinetry and quartz countertops, complemented by abundant storage throughout the home.
Additional features include: Central heating and air conditioning. Tankless water heater. Nest thermostat. Excellent built-in storage. Spacious loft for a home office, playroom, or additional living space. Large outdoor deck. Automated sprinkler system. Two-car garage. Designed with comfort, efficiency, and functionality in mind, this home offers a modern lifestyle in a highly convenient Kent location-close to schools, transportation, parks, recreation, shopping, and essential services.
Required $85 at move in and $35/mo resident benefit packet. Pets (breed and size restrictions may apply) are allowed pet screening required, approved pets will incur a pet mitigation fee (between $150 and $350) at move-in + a monthly pet fee of $35-$75, max two pets.... For more information or to set up a viewing please contact the leasing team at SJC Management Group today.
Please note showings can be scheduled online at any time. After hours or weekends, showings must be scheduled and confirmed by our staff before the end of the business day. Our business hours are Monday-Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. We are closed for all major holidays. If there is no showtime available that could be because the home is currently occupied, please request a time and our staff will coordinate a showtime with the current occupant.
Additional Terms: Required $85 at move in and additional $35 per month Resident Benefit Package offers an array of advantages. With this package, you'll enjoy convenient benefits such as regular delivery of furnace filters and additional perks designed to enhance your renting experience.
Utilities: not included. Deposit Required: $3200. Pet Friendly, Air conditioning, Cats ok, One year lease, Dogs ok up to 40 lbs, No smoking & Washer/dryer included.
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RentalSource last checked: 8 hours ago · Listing updated: October 7, 2026
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Property Summary
Property Type:
House
Rental Fee:
$3,250
Bedrooms:
3 beds
Bathrooms:
2.5 baths
Size:
2,238 sqft
Pets:
Cats & dogs
Laundry:
In unit
Parking:
Garage
Available:
Inquire
ID:
84023535
Amenities
•Washer/Dryer In Unit
•Air Conditioning
•Balcony/Patio
•Granite/Quartz Countertops
•Playground/Park
•Smoke-Free
•Storage
Additional Details
This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom house at 12217 SE 251st St in Kent, WA 98030 rents for $3,250 a month. It has 2,238 square feet and is pet friendly. 12217 SE 251st St was advertised by Lease Team on July 17, 2026.
How the Rent Compares
At $3,250 a month, this house is close to the typical rent for 3-bedroom houses and townhouses in Kent (about $3,000).
Typical $3,000This home $3,250
$2,700$3,400
From 22 three-bedroom houses and townhouses listed in Kent on RentalSource in October 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.
$3,000Typical rent for 3-bedroom houses and townhouses in Kent
The rent has changed 4 times since it was listed on July 17, from $3,750 to $3,250.
Rent history for this home, newest first
Date
Event
Rent
Change
October 7, 2026
Price change
$3,250−4.4%
−4.4%
September 17, 2026
Price change
$3,400−2.6%
−2.6%
August 28, 2026
Price change
$3,490−9.4%
−9.4%
July 18, 2026
Price change
$3,850+2.7%
+2.7%
July 17, 2026
Listed for rent
$3,750
These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.
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