Sold264d on market
903 S 281st Street
Des Moines, WA, 98198 • Redondo • King County
$815,000
$463/sqft
3Beds
3Baths
1,760Sqft
0.1 acLot
1985Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Direct water access
Sound Views
Sound
Cape Cod Style
Built 1985 · 41 years of history
Redondo
Redondo
Outdoor Living
Ceiling Fan(s) · Dining Room · Fireplace · French Doors · Security System · Walk-In Pantry · Water Heater
1 Fireplace
Gas · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
Special Features
ADU Beds: 1 · ADU Baths: 1
Ceramic Tile Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
6 views
People checking out this listing
264 days on market
Established listing
$463/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1985
Discover this beautifully renovated beach house just blocks from the Puget Sound in Redondo Beach. The open-concept living area boasts coastal hues, a charming kitchen with butcher block counters, and seamless outdoor deck access. The master suite offers stunning sound views, while the detached ADU adds versatility. Enjoy the nearby boardwalk, marina, and local beach activity, all within walking distance. With Wooten Park, freeway access, and the airport close by, this home offers the perfect blend of coastal charm and convenience. Separate ADU (270SF 1 BR, 3/4 bath with complete updated renovation).
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,072/month
Principal & Interest$3,985
Property Tax$815
Insurance$272
Down payment20% ($163,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $652,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1985
HeatingFireplace, Baseboard, Stove/Free Standing, Wall Unit(s), Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
ParkingOff Street
Lot4,547 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCape Cod
Year built1985
Stories2
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Baseboard, Stove/Free Standing, Wall Unit(s), Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Products
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Lakehaven / Sewer Connected, Company: Lakehaven
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOff Street
BasementNone
Fireplaces1
Lot4,547 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodRedondo
ZoningCity
Annual tax$6,706
Parcel7203601445
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
14 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Disposal
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Garbage Disposal
Water Heater: Electric
Water Heater Location: utility room
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Laminate
Heating
Fireplace
Baseboard
Stove/Free Standing
Wall Unit(s)
Electric
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Gas
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
Off Street
Construction
Wood Products
Patio & Porch
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dining Room
Fireplace
French Doors
Security System
Walk-In Pantry
Water Heater
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Paved
Cable TV
Deck
Fenced-Partially
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
Outbuildings
Patio
Sprinkler System
Community
Boat Launch
Park
Playground
Security
Security System
Views
Sound
Other Structures
ADU Beds: 1
ADU Baths: 1
Room details
10 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Bedroom
Bathroom Three Quarter
Other
MainDining Room
MainEntry Hall
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market264
Est. value$818,100
Est. rent$3,307/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$463
On marketDec 4, 2024
PostedJan 9, 2025
Last sold$815,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedAug 16, 2025
Tour days6
Views6
How are the schools in Des Moines?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Des Moines, WA, 98198
Price history
21 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 16, 2025Sold$815,000$463NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 27, 2025Pending Sale$810,000$460NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 19, 2025Price Change$810,000$460NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 12, 2025Listed For Sale$824,950$469NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 27, 2025Contingent$844,950$480NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 27, 2025Pending Sale$844,950$480NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 21, 2025Price Change$844,950$480NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 9, 2025Listed For Sale$854,988$486NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 26, 2021Listing Removed——Owner
Sep 4, 2020Sold$610,700$347Public Record
Mar 7, 2020Listing Removed$2,350$1Owner
Jan 2, 2020Listed For Rent$2,350$1Owner
Nov 24, 2019Listing Removed$2,250$1Owner
Nov 11, 2019Price Change$2,250$1Owner
Oct 24, 2019Price Change$2,600$1Owner
Oct 11, 2019Price Change$2,750$2Owner
Oct 9, 2019Listed For Rent$2,900$2Owner
Sep 24, 2019Sold$562,300$319NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 16, 2019Pending Sale$559,900$318eXp Realty
Aug 15, 2019Listed For Sale$559,900$318eXp Realty
Feb 19, 1997Sold$150,000$85Public Record
Sold$815,000
Jul 16, 2025•$463/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$810,000
Jun 27, 2025•$460/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$810,000
Jun 19, 2025•$460/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$824,950
May 12, 2025•$469/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$844,950
Mar 27, 2025•$480/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$844,950
Mar 27, 2025•$480/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$844,950
Feb 21, 2025•$480/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$854,988
Jan 9, 2025•$486/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Feb 26, 2021•Owner
Sold$610,700
Sep 4, 2020•$347/sqft•Public Record
Listing Removed$2,350
Mar 7, 2020•$1/sqft•Owner
Listed For Rent$2,350
Jan 2, 2020•$1/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed$2,250
Nov 24, 2019•$1/sqft•Owner
Price Change$2,250
Nov 11, 2019•$1/sqft•Owner
Price Change$2,600
Oct 24, 2019•$1/sqft•Owner
Price Change$2,750
Oct 11, 2019•$2/sqft•Owner
Listed For Rent$2,900
Oct 9, 2019•$2/sqft•Owner
Sold$562,300
Sep 24, 2019•$319/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$559,900
Aug 16, 2019•$318/sqft•eXp Realty
Listed For Sale$559,900
Aug 15, 2019•$318/sqft•eXp Realty
Sold$150,000
Feb 19, 1997•$85/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$6,752$638,000
Apr 7, 2023$6,706$577,000
Apr 7, 2022$6,521$623,000
Apr 7, 2021$5,939$494,000
Apr 7, 2020$5,168$401,000
Apr 7, 2019$4,697$364,000
Apr 7, 2018$4,833$388,000
Apr 7, 2017$5,157$337,000
Apr 7, 2016$4,195$302,000
Apr 7, 2015$4,195$284,000
Apr 7, 2014$4,195$266,000
Apr 7, 2013$4,195$242,000
Apr 7, 2012—$239,000
Apr 7, 2011—$255,000
Apr 7, 2010—$304,000
Apr 7, 2009—$304,000
Apr 7, 2007—$224,000
Apr 7, 2006—$205,000
Apr 7, 2005—$192,000
Apr 7, 2001$2,348$167,000
Apr 7, 2000$2,285$156,000
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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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