Sold381d on marketHistoric · 123 yrs
22540 8th Avenue S
Des Moines, WA, 98198 • Central Des Moines • King County
$755,000
$439/sqft
3Beds
3Baths
1,720Sqft
0.29 acLot
1903Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Direct water access
Scenic Views
Sound · Territorial
Character Home
Built 1903 · 123 years of history
Des Moines
Central Des Moines
Outdoor Living
Bath Off Primary · Fireplace
1 Fireplace
Electric · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
2-Car Garage
Detached Garage · RV Parking
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 381 days ago · 5 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
381 days on market
Established listing
$439/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 1% 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 1903 · Historic
Beautiful Craftsman style home with sweeping Puget Sound views, just steps away from downtown Des Moines. Inside find 3 large bedrooms and 2.5 baths - combination of 2 en-suite bedrooms, and 1 bedroom/study with custom fireplace. Gourmet kitchen with newer appliances, including gas range and quartz countertops. Open layout that flows into living room and dining area with acacia walnut flooring. Outside, a private landscaped yard, featuring a large raised deck with stunning views. Oversized 2-car garage, plus an additional storage shed. Central A/C and gas heating. This home is ideally located near the marina, parks, schools, shopping, and I-5.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights sweeping puget sound views, gourmet kitchen, and private landscaped yard as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$4,673/month
Principal & Interest$3,666
Property Tax$755
Insurance$252
Down payment20% ($151,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.12% rate · 30yr fixed · $604,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1903
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot0.29 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
ConditionVery Good
Year built1903
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding, Wood Products
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Highline / Sewer Connected, Company: Midway
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached Garage, RV Parking
Garage2 spaces
BasementUnfinished
Fireplaces1
Lot0.29 Acres
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodCentral Des Moines
ZoningRS8400
Annual tax$8,516
Parcel2011400701
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bath Off Primary
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Disposal
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Garbage Disposal
Water Heater Location: Basement
Flooring
Hardwood
Laminate
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Electric
Natural Gas
Fireplace
Electric
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached Garage
RV Parking
Construction
Wood Siding
Wood Products
Patio & Porch
Bath Off Primary
Fireplace
Lot Features
Paved
Secluded
Cable TV
Deck
Fenced-Partially
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
Outbuildings
RV Parking
Views
Sound
Territorial
Room details
11 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainBathroom Three Quarter
MainBathroom Three Quarter
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market381
Est. value$768,000
Est. rent$3,199/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$439
On marketJun 28, 2025
PostedFeb 28, 2025
Last sold$755,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedJul 1, 2025
Tour days6
Views5
How are the schools in Des Moines?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Des Moines, WA, 98198
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 21, 2025Sold$755,000$439NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 3, 2025Pending Sale$739,000$430NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 28, 2025Listed For Sale$739,000$430NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 3, 2021Sold$662,000$385NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 14, 2021Pending Sale$649,900$378Pointe3 Real Estate
Jan 5, 2021Listed For Sale$649,900$378Pointe3 Real Estate
Apr 14, 2016Sold$500,000$291NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 14, 2016Listed For Sale$500,000$291Alise Roberts & Company
Mar 15, 2016Pending Sale$500,000$291Alise Roberts & Company
Mar 10, 2016Listed For Sale$500,000$291Alise Roberts & Company
Aug 22, 2008Sold$453,500$264Public Record
Dec 20, 2002Sold$322,000$187Public Record
Sold$755,000
Mar 21, 2025•$439/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$739,000
Mar 3, 2025•$430/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$739,000
Feb 28, 2025•$430/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$662,000
Feb 3, 2021•$385/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$649,900
Jan 14, 2021•$378/sqft•Pointe3 Real Estate
Listed For Sale$649,900
Jan 5, 2021•$378/sqft•Pointe3 Real Estate
Sold$500,000
Apr 14, 2016•$291/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$500,000
Apr 14, 2016•$291/sqft•Alise Roberts & Company
Pending Sale$500,000
Mar 15, 2016•$291/sqft•Alise Roberts & Company
Listed For Sale$500,000
Mar 10, 2016•$291/sqft•Alise Roberts & Company
Sold$453,500
Aug 22, 2008•$264/sqft•Public Record
Sold$322,000
Dec 20, 2002•$187/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$8,961$764,000
Apr 7, 2023$8,516$686,000
Apr 7, 2022$8,531$745,000
Apr 7, 2021$7,788$596,000
Apr 7, 2020$6,968$503,000
Apr 7, 2019$6,650$484,000
Apr 7, 2018$5,830$453,000
Apr 7, 2017$5,696$377,000
Apr 7, 2016$3,969$310,000
Apr 7, 2015$3,969$283,000
Apr 7, 2014$3,969$264,000
Apr 7, 2013$3,969$205,000
Apr 7, 2012—$250,000
Apr 7, 2011—$270,000
Apr 7, 2010—$305,000
Apr 7, 2009—$305,000
Apr 7, 2007—$276,000
Apr 7, 2006—$261,000
Apr 7, 2005—$285,000
Apr 7, 2001$2,811$216,000
Apr 7, 2000$2,482$179,000
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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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