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Monthly Archives: August 2008

Another Feather in Tahoma School District’s Cap!

Another Feather in Tahoma School District’s Cap!

One more reason to be proud of the schools in Maple Valley. Newsweek magazine recently posted their list of high schools which rank among the top 5% in the Nation for students having taken AP tests and Tahoma Senior High is on that list! As a parent who has graduated two children from the high school, I know the district takes great pride in it’s academic achievements. The Tahoma School District boasts test scores which have consistently remained at the top among South King County districts, this is yet another indication of the dedication of teachers, students and district personnel.  Many relocating to the greater Seattle area have chosen to move to Maple Valley because of it’s affordability (relative to the Seattle/Bellevue area), sense of community and strong school district.   Colleen Fischesser is the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Select in Maple Valley, WA. She has been successfully selling and marketing properties all over South King & North Pierce counties since 1990 but specializes in the Maple Valley Washington area. .She may be contacted directly at: 425-432-5400   Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved Colleen Fischesser

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YTD Market Comparison by School District

Many relocating employees and their families may be interested in seeing how the Maple Valley area is priced compared to other areas of South King County. The Tahoma School district continues to be a strong draw for those moving to the Seattle area with consistently high test scores (nearly the highest in every category amount South King County districts). This comparison is based upon Single Family homes sold and closed as of January 1, 2008 which were listed through NWMLS. It does not take into account “By Owner” listings or other transfers of ownership (such as foreclosures): div>   Kent Auburn Renton Maple Valley Number Sold 759 263 590 301 Average Market Time 80 days 95 days 84 days 93 days Average Sales Price $363,143 $323,257 $408,988 $401,975  The Kent School district covers a huge geographic area, coming into Covington on the East, through the Valley and up onto the West Hill, so it’s not surprising to see the number of sales so much higher. Despite being a slightly farther commute to the Seattle/Bellevue area than Renton, the Maple Valley numbers reflect it’s value with home buyers.

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All information is current as of published date. Listings for sale or rent, are avaialable as of the date published, however price and availability are subject to change.