Sold305d on market
238 S 197th Street
Des Moines, WA, 98148 • North Hill • King County
$585,000
$443/sqft
3Beds
1Baths
1,320Sqft
0.23 acLot
1952Built
Property DNA
North Hill
North Hill
Outdoor Living
Fireplace · Water Heater
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
1-Car Garage
Driveway · Detached Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 305 days ago · 8 views · Top 8% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
8 views
People checking out this listing
305 days on market
Established listing
$443/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 8% 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 1952
Attractively Priced! Welcome to this mid-century brick rambler nestled in the desirable North Hill neighborhood. This well-maintained home offers 3 beds, 1 bathrm. Sits on a spacious, level lot with mature landscaping & detached 1-car garage. Inside, you’ll find charming original features, including an open layout that connects the living and dining areas, ideal for both everyday living & entertaining. Enjoy abundant natural light throughout the day and take advantage of the generous backyard with space for gardening or outdoor activities. Located just minutes from the Puget Sound, w/ convenient access to Highway 509, North Hill Elem, & Normandy Park Towne Center. A perfect opportunity to add your personal touch & make this home your own!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights generous backyard, mature landscaping, and abundant natural light as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,628/month
Principal & Interest$2,848
Property Tax$585
Insurance$195
Down payment20% ($117,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.14% rate · 30yr fixed · $468,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1952
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric
CoolingNone
Parking1 Garage space
Lot9,949 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1952
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Highline Water District / Sewer Connected, Company: Southwest Suburban Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Detached Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementNone
Fireplaces1
Lot9,949 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodNorth Hill
Annual tax$5,837
Parcel6121800030
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Water Heater: Electric
Flooring
Hardwood
Vinyl
Vinyl Plank
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Electric
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Detached Garage
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Fireplace
Water Heater
Lot Features
Cable TV
Fenced-Partially
High Speed Internet
Utilities
Xfinity
Xfinity
Room details
9 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainDining Room
MainEntry Hall
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market305
Est. value$583,100
Est. rent$2,780/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$443
On marketJun 28, 2025
PostedApr 30, 2025
Last sold$585,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedJul 6, 2025
Tour days6
Views8
How are the schools in Des Moines?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Des Moines, WA, 98148
Price history
8 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jun 5, 2025Sold$585,000$443NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 8, 2025Pending Sale$585,000$443NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 3, 2025Price Change$585,000$443NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 30, 2025Listed For Sale$599,990$455NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 29, 2015Sold$286,500$217NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 12, 2015Pending Sale$239,950$182Windermere Real Estate/Capitol Hill, Inc.
May 7, 2015Listed For Sale$239,950$182Windermere Real Estate/Capitol Hill, Inc.
Jun 4, 2003Sold$173,500$131Public Record
Sold$585,000
Jun 5, 2025•$443/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$585,000
May 8, 2025•$443/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$585,000
May 3, 2025•$443/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$599,990
Apr 30, 2025•$455/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$286,500
Jun 29, 2015•$217/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$239,950
May 12, 2015•$182/sqft•Windermere Real Estate/Capitol Hill, Inc.
Listed For Sale$239,950
May 7, 2015•$182/sqft•Windermere Real Estate/Capitol Hill, Inc.
Sold$173,500
Jun 4, 2003•$131/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$6,106$516,000
Apr 7, 2023$5,837$469,000
Apr 7, 2022$5,704$496,000
Apr 7, 2021$5,467$418,000
Apr 7, 2020$5,116$370,000
Apr 7, 2019$4,779$348,000
Apr 7, 2018$4,228$329,000
Apr 7, 2017$4,487$299,000
Apr 7, 2016$3,065$265,000
Apr 7, 2015$3,065$235,000
Apr 7, 2014$3,065$205,000
Apr 7, 2013$3,065$199,000
Apr 7, 2012—$187,000
Apr 7, 2011—$210,000
Apr 7, 2010—$190,000
Apr 7, 2009—$190,000
Apr 7, 2007—$190,000
Apr 7, 2006—$190,000
Apr 7, 2005—$190,000
Apr 7, 2001$1,938$148,000
Apr 7, 2000$1,878$135,000
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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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