Sold172d on marketHistoric · 90 yrs
800 S 249th Street
Seattle, WA, 98198 • Zenith • King County
$1,500,000
$348/sqft
3Beds
4Baths
4,310Sqft
0.46 acLot
1936Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
High Bank, Saltwater, Sea, Sound
Scenic Views
Sea · Sound · Territorial
Character Home
Built 1936 · 90 years of history
Des Moines
Zenith
Outdoor Living
Second Kitchen · Second Primary Bedroom · Bath Off Primary · Built-In Vacuum · Ceiling Fan(s) · Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Fireplace · French Doors · Jetted Tub · Sauna · Security System · Skylight(s) · Solarium/Atrium · Vaulted Ceiling(s) · Walk-In Pantry · Water Heater · Wired for Generator
1 Fireplace
Gas · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
2-Car Garage
Driveway · Attached Garage
Hardwood & Stone Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
36 views
People checking out this listing
2 saves
Buyers have saved this home
172 days on market
Established listing
$348/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1936 · Historic
Unobstructed views of the Sound & the Olympics will captivate you from nearly every room in this home. The grounds have been meticulously cared for & offer bountiful yields of fresh fruit, flowers & serene beauty to enjoy. Retreat to your upper-level primary suite, 5-piece bath, cedar-lined closets, sitting/office space & private balcony to soak in those amazing sea views & fresh air. The spacious chef's kitchen has a massive island, walk-in pantry & more. Perfect for entertaining as it opens to the dining room, solarium & to the deck & gazebo. The lower level offers tons of storage, 2-person sauna, updated 2nd kitchen & bath, newly carpeted 3rd bedroom & living room & more of those gorgeous views. Potential ADU/MIL/VRBO w/ its own access.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights private balcony, serene beauty, and massive island as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$9,340/month
Principal & Interest$7,340
Property Tax$1,500
Insurance$500
Down payment20% ($300,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.19% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,200,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1936
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas, Solar (Unspecified)
CoolingForced Air, Heat Pump
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot0.46 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
ConditionVery Good
Year built1936
Stories2
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas, Solar (Unspecified)
CoolingForced Air, Heat Pump
RoofComposition
ConstructionCement Planked, Cement Plank
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Highline Water District / Sewer Connected, Company: Midway Sewer District
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Attached Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementDaylight,Finished
Fireplaces1
Lot0.46 Acres
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodZenith
Annual tax$14,273
Parcel2560806315
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
14 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bath Off Primary
Central Vacuum
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dining Room
Sauna
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Disposal
Double Oven
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Garbage Disposal
Water Heater: Gas
Water Heater Location: Basement/Lower level
Flooring
Hardwood
Stone
Vinyl Plank
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Heat Pump
Electric
Natural Gas
Solar (Unspecified)
Cooling
Forced Air
Heat Pump
Fireplace
Gas
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Skylight(s)
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Attached Garage
Construction
Cement Planked
Cement Plank
Patio & Porch
Second Kitchen
Second Primary Bedroom
Bath Off Primary
Built-In Vacuum
Ceiling Fan(s)
Double Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Fireplace
French Doors
Jetted Tub
Sauna
Security System
Skylight(s)
Solarium/Atrium
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Walk-In Pantry
Water Heater
Wired for Generator
Lot Features
Dead End Street
Secluded
Cabana/Gazebo
Cable TV
Deck
Fenced-Partially
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
Irrigation
Outbuildings
Security
Security System
Views
Sea
Sound
Territorial
Other Equipment
Wired for Generator
Room details
17 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainMaster Bedroom
Bedroom
LowerBathroom Full
LowerBathroom Full
MainBathroom Full
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market172
Est. value$1,635,000
Est. rent$4,357/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$348
On marketJun 4, 2025
PostedMay 1, 2025
Last sold$1,500,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedNov 16, 2025
Tour days6
Views36
Favorites2
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Location
Seattle, WA, 98198
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Oct 17, 2025Pending Sale$1,750,000$406NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 16, 2025Sold$1,500,000$348NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 1, 2025Price Change$1,750,000$406NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 29, 2025Price Change$1,950,000$452NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 1, 2025Listed For Sale$2,295,000$532NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 3, 2001Sold$675,000$157Public Record
Aug 28, 1998Sold$420,000$97Public Record
Pending Sale$1,750,000
Oct 17, 2025•$406/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$1,500,000
Oct 16, 2025•$348/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$1,750,000
Jul 1, 2025•$406/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$1,950,000
May 29, 2025•$452/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$2,295,000
May 1, 2025•$532/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$675,000
Jan 3, 2001•$157/sqft•Public Record
Sold$420,000
Aug 28, 1998•$97/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$15,003$1,307,000
Apr 7, 2023$14,273$1,181,000
Apr 7, 2022$14,223$1,274,000
Apr 7, 2021$13,268$1,042,000
Apr 7, 2020$11,979$889,000
Apr 7, 2019$11,461$858,000
Apr 7, 2018$10,575$849,000
Apr 7, 2017$11,306$774,000
Apr 7, 2016$8,379$693,000
Apr 7, 2015$8,379$621,000
Apr 7, 2014$8,379$580,000
Apr 7, 2013$8,379$527,000
Apr 7, 2012—$362,000
Apr 7, 2011—$391,000
Apr 7, 2010—$442,000
Apr 7, 2009—$442,000
Apr 7, 2007—$743,000
Apr 7, 2006—$578,000
Apr 7, 2005—$521,000
Apr 7, 2001$5,085$396,000
Apr 7, 2000$4,708$345,000
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Local context around this listing
Seattle, WA • King County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
9814898198
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