Sold111d on market
1659 S 245th Place
Des Moines, WA, 98198 • South Des Moines • King County
$624,000
$380/sqft
4Beds
3Baths
1,641Sqft
0.17 acLot
1985Built
Property DNA
Des Moines
South Des Moines
Outdoor Living
Fireplace · Vaulted Ceiling(s)
1 Fireplace
Electric · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
Garage
Driveway · Attached Garage
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
8 views
People checking out this listing
111 days on market
Established listing
$380/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1985
Welcome home!! This charming 2 story home is located at the end of a quiet, cul-de-sac! Enjoy the open floor plan, fireplace, and large updated kitchen! Sliding glass doors off kitchen and dining lead to an entertaining oasis! This fully fenced, level yard has it all! Enjoy the oversized Primary Bedroom on main floor with large bathroom attached. Upper level offers 3 bedrooms and full bathroom. Attached two-car garage. New Roof! Adjacent to public land guarantees privacy/space. Close to schools, parks, shopping and water! Truly a must see! Assumable Mortgage and low rates!! New Light rail close by w/secured parking!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights open floor plan, large updated kitchen, and oversized primary bedroom as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,862/month
Principal & Interest$3,030
Property Tax$624
Insurance$208
Down payment20% ($124,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.12% rate · 30yr fixed · $499,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1985
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric
CoolingNone
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot7,374 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1985
Stories2
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionMetal/Vinyl
Water / SewerPublic / Available
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Attached Garage
BasementNone
Fireplaces1
Lot7,374 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth Des Moines
Annual tax$5,689
Parcel2011000270
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Disposal
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Garbage Disposal
Flooring
Laminate
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Electric
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Electric
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Attached Garage
Construction
Metal/Vinyl
Patio & Porch
Fireplace
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Lot Features
Cul-De-Sac
Fenced-Fully
Room details
9 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bathroom Three Quarter
MainBathroom Full
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market111
Est. value$632,000
Est. rent$3,649/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$380
On marketDec 10, 2025
PostedOct 1, 2025
Last sold$624,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedJan 17, 2026
Tour days6
Views8
How are the schools in Des Moines?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Des Moines, WA, 98198
Price history
11 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 17, 2025Sold$624,000$380NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 14, 2025Pending Sale$619,000$377NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 12, 2025Price Change$619,000$377NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 29, 2025Listed For Sale$635,000$387NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 24, 2025Pending Sale$635,000$387NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 17, 2025Price Change$635,000$387NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 1, 2025Listed For Sale$649,000$395NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 7, 2021Sold$510,000$311NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 10, 2021Pending Sale$399,000$243NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 3, 2021Listed For Sale$399,000$243NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 2, 1999Sold$145,000$88Public Record
Sold$624,000
Dec 17, 2025•$380/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$619,000
Nov 14, 2025•$377/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$619,000
Nov 12, 2025•$377/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$635,000
Oct 29, 2025•$387/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$635,000
Oct 24, 2025•$387/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$635,000
Oct 17, 2025•$387/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$649,000
Oct 1, 2025•$395/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$510,000
Apr 7, 2021•$311/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$399,000
Mar 10, 2021•$243/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$399,000
Mar 3, 2021•$243/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$145,000
Apr 2, 1999•$88/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2024$5,689$482,000
Apr 8, 2023$5,331$433,000
Apr 8, 2022$5,340$470,000
Apr 8, 2021$4,839$373,000
Apr 8, 2020$4,486$327,000
Apr 8, 2019$4,286$315,000
Apr 8, 2018$3,636$285,000
Apr 8, 2017$3,834$257,000
Apr 8, 2016$2,684$212,000
Apr 8, 2015$2,684$194,000
Apr 8, 2014$2,684$181,000
Apr 8, 2013$2,684$141,000
Apr 8, 2012—$175,000
Apr 8, 2011—$190,000
Apr 8, 2010—$215,000
Apr 8, 2009—$215,000
Apr 8, 2007—$219,000
Apr 8, 2006—$207,000
Apr 8, 2005—$177,000
Apr 8, 2001$1,877$142,000
Apr 8, 2000$1,866$133,000
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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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