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419 E Novak Ln,
Kent, WA 98032
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Birch Creek
27360 129th Pl SE,
Kent,
WA
98030
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- Basketball Court
- Balcony
About Birch Creek
Birch Creek is ready to be your home. The knowledgeable leasing staff is waiting to show you all that this community has in store. Schedule a time to see the available floorplan options. At Birch Creek, you'll have access to top amenities and features like washers and dryers, smoke free options, and high-speed internet access. It's time to love where you live. Stop by for a visit today.
Birch Creek is an apartment community located in King County and the 98030 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Kent attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Playground
- Basketball Court
Apartment Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Smoke Free
- Balcony
Location
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Located in the Seattle metropolitan area, Kent combines suburban living with easy city access. Set in the Green River Valley, the city offers outdoor recreation at Riverbend Golf Complex and maintains 55 public parks. Once known as the "Lettuce Capital of the World," Kent has evolved into a modern city that preserves its natural surroundings. Current rental data shows one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,667 per month with a 0.2% increase year-over-year, while two-bedroom units average $1,962.
Kent Station serves as a central shopping and entertainment destination for residents. The city maintains strong ties to the aerospace industry, with Boeing and Blue Origin facilities nearby. Housing options include apartments throughout the Valley and residential areas in the East and West Hills, including the East Hill-Meridian neighborhood. The accesso ShoWare Center brings entertainment to the area as the home arena for Seattle Thunderbirds hockey.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 8.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 13.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 33 min | 20.7 mi |
Birch Creek is within 9 minutes or 3.7 miles from Green River Community College. It is also near Highline Community College and Renton Technical College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-6
488 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
605 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,581 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,440 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-4
111 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 8-12
7 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Kent include Angle Lake Station, located 10.3 miles from Birch Creek. Birch Creek is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 12.9 miles or 27 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 20 min | 10.3 mi | |
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Drive: | 22 min | 11.7 mi |
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Drive: | 24 min | 14.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.1 mi | |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.2 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 7.6 mi |
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Drive: | 21 min | 10.5 mi |
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Drive: | 25 min | 17.1 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Seattle-Tacoma International
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Drive: | 27 min | 12.9 mi |
Time and distance from Birch Creek.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
Birch Creek has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 9-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Enatai Beach Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
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Auburndale Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.7 mi |
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Shadow Lake Bog
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Drive: | 15 min | 7.2 mi |
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Lake Wilderness Arboretum
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Drive: | 15 min | 8.3 mi |
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Game Farm Wilderness Park
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Drive: | 18 min | 9.7 mi |
Birch Creek has 5 parks within 9.7 miles, including Enatai Beach Park, Auburndale Park, and Shadow Lake Bog.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 8.2 mi |
Birch Creek has 3 hospitals within 8.2 miles, the nearest is Multicare Covington Medical Center which is 3.3 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 42 min | 28.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 55 min | 30.8 mi |
Birch Creek is 28.8 miles from McChord Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including Fort Lawton Military Reserve.
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27360 129th Pl SE
Kent, WA 98030