Great things are happening in Kent. Kent is located 18 miles to the north of Tacoma and 18 miles to the south of Seattle and seven miles from SeaTac International Airport. Its population of 84,560 is estimated to grow to !00,000 within the next few years. The city was incorporated in 1890 and its size has increased from one square mile to the present size of 29 square miles. Kent´s beautiful scenery features views of the Cascade and Olympic Mountains. On clear days an impressive view of Mount Rainier looms over the landscape.

There are 68 parks and open spaces, an Ice Skating Center, the Kent Regional Library, the Greater Kent Historical Society Museum, the Hydroplane and Rowboat Museum, a 21,000 square foot Senior Center and many medical facilities providing both routine and preventative out patient care. In addition to the large "down town" shopping area, there are many malls, both large and small, conveniently located throughout the city.

The very latest major project in Kent is the "Kent Station," a community focal point and identity.  It is a $100 million, 470,000 square foot retail, education, entertainment and residential project, located adjacent to the Sound Transit commuter rail station and parking garage.  Phase I opened with entertainment and food service facilities along with retail and service oriented businesses.  Phase II added an additional 80,000 square feet of retail space.  Phase III will be the addition of 140 residential units and Phase IV  provides additional space for the Green River Community College facility.

Kent has a diverse economic base, which includes retail, corporate offices, warehouse, industrial and manufacturing companies. Kent connects to near by cities via Interstate 5 and five other state highways. Both the Union Pacific and the Northern Pacific Railroads pass through Kent as well as the Sounder Commuter Train. There are homes for everyone and in every price range; small, medium and large; old and new; condos, manufactured homes on their own land, waterfront and farm homes.

The Kent school district has won many national awards for excellence. Come and see for yourself what a desirable city Kent is. If you are considering moving here I would love to show you our city or provide you with a free map and information about available waterfront and view homes, houses, condominiums, land, multi-family and commercial buildings that are for sale in Kent. Just e-mail me.