Sold581d on market
1617 S 244th Place
Des Moines, WA, 98198 • South Des Moines • King County
$625,000
$437/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,430Sqft
0.21 acLot
1968Built
Property DNA
Des Moines
South Des Moines
Outdoor Living
Bath Off Primary · Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Fireplace · Laminate · Security System · Walk-In Closet(s) · Wall to Wall Carpet · Water Heater
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
2-Car Garage
Driveway · Attached Garage · Off Street · RV Parking
This home is in high demand
Listed 581 days ago · 2 views · Top 3% likely to sell soon
Market activity
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581 days on market
Established listing
$437/sqft
Price per square foot
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Very HighThis home ranks in the top 3% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1968
Turn-Key! Like NEW Rambler in highly-sought Des Moines location, just steps to Saltwater State Park & Waterfront. Fully permitted remodel w/high-end features you will surely love! All new plumbing, new flooring & carpets throughout, new Furnace & A/C, solid-core doors, plantation style-shutters & Exterior paint in 2022. Open floor plan w/large living & dining areas fam rm includes cozy wood insert. Updated kitchen w/granite counters, Bosch range & D/W. Custom subway tile, new mirrors & quartz counters in main bath. Primary Suite includes updated 3/4 bath, rainfall shower, new mirror/vanity light (medicine cabinet!) +walk-in closet. 2-car garage w/work bench. Level lot, plenty of space for gardening & fenced yard for pets.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights open floor plan, updated kitchen, and primary suite as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,868/month
Principal & Interest$3,035
Property Tax$625
Insurance$208
Down payment20% ($125,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.12% rate · 30yr fixed · $500,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1968
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas, Wood
CoolingForced Air
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot9,156 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
ConditionVery Good
Year built1968
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas, Wood
CoolingForced Air
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Highline / Sewer Connected, Company: Midway
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Attached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking
Garage2 spaces
BasementNone
Fireplaces1
Lot9,156 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth Des Moines
Annual tax$5,977
Parcel1683800030
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bath Off Primary
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Water Heater: Gas
Water Heater Location: Garage
Flooring
Laminate
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Electric
Natural Gas
Wood
Cooling
Forced Air
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Attached Garage
Off Street
RV Parking
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Bath Off Primary
Double Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Fireplace
Laminate
Security System
Walk-In Closet(s)
Wall to Wall Carpet
Water Heater
Lot Features
Curbs
Paved
Sidewalk
Cable TV
Deck
Fenced-Fully
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
Outbuildings
Patio
RV Parking
Security
Security System
Utilities
Xfinity
Xfinity
Room details
11 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainBathroom Three Quarter
MainDining Room
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market581
Est. value$623,500
Est. rent$3,271/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$437
On marketAug 28, 2024
PostedAug 9, 2024
Last sold$625,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedSep 3, 2024
Tour days6
Views2
How are the schools in Des Moines?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Des Moines, WA, 98198
Price history
11 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Sep 3, 2024Sold$625,000$437NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 15, 2024Pending Sale$650,000$455NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 9, 2024Listed For Sale$650,000$455NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 28, 2016Sold$343,100$240NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 21, 2016Pending Sale$315,000$220John L Scott Real Estate
Jun 18, 2016Listed For Sale$315,000$220John L Scott Real Estate
May 30, 2013Sold$260,000$182NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 11, 2012Listing Removed$260,000$182Prudential NW Realty Assoc.
Mar 12, 2012Listed For Sale$260,000$182Prudential NW Realty Assoc.
Sep 27, 2004Sold$224,500$157Public Record
Aug 28, 1998Sold$131,500$92Public Record
Sold$625,000
Sep 3, 2024•$437/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$650,000
Aug 15, 2024•$455/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$650,000
Aug 9, 2024•$455/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$343,100
Jul 28, 2016•$240/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$315,000
Jun 21, 2016•$220/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Listed For Sale$315,000
Jun 18, 2016•$220/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Sold$260,000
May 30, 2013•$182/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$260,000
Apr 11, 2012•$182/sqft•Prudential NW Realty Assoc.
Listed For Sale$260,000
Mar 12, 2012•$182/sqft•Prudential NW Realty Assoc.
Sold$224,500
Sep 27, 2004•$157/sqft•Public Record
Sold$131,500
Aug 28, 1998•$92/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2024$6,361$536,000
Apr 8, 2023$5,977$481,000
Apr 8, 2022$5,983$522,000
Apr 8, 2021$5,467$418,000
Apr 8, 2020$5,064$366,000
Apr 8, 2019$4,831$352,000
Apr 8, 2018$4,216$328,000
Apr 8, 2017$4,445$296,000
Apr 8, 2016$2,915$244,000
Apr 8, 2015$2,915$223,000
Apr 8, 2014$2,915$208,000
Apr 8, 2013$2,915$162,000
Apr 8, 2012—$183,000
Apr 8, 2011—$198,000
Apr 8, 2010—$224,000
Apr 8, 2009—$224,000
Apr 8, 2007—$218,000
Apr 8, 2006—$206,000
Apr 8, 2005—$188,000
Apr 8, 2001$1,800$142,000
Apr 8, 2000$1,775$132,000
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Des Moines, WA • King County
Nearby neighborhoods
Central Des MoinesMarina DistrictNorth CentralNorth HillPacific RidgeRedondoSouth Des MoinesWoodmontZenith
Nearby cities
AuburnBellevueBothellFederal WayKentKirklandRedmondRenton
Nearby zip codes
9814898198
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