Sold444d on market

909 S 278th Place

Des Moines, WA, 98198 • Redondo • King County

$2,955,000

$530/sqft

5Beds

6Baths

5,580Sqft

0.74 acLot

2000Built

Property DNA

7 highlights

Waterfront Property

Bank-Low, Bulkhead, Sound

Scenic Views

Sound · Territorial

Des Moines

Redondo

Outdoor Living

Bath Off Primary · Built-In Vacuum · Ceramic Tile · Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Fireplace · Fireplace (Primary Bedroom) · Hardwood · Vaulted Ceiling(s) · Walk-In Closet(s) · Walk-In Pantry · Wall to Wall Carpet · Water Heater · Wired for Generator

4 Fireplaces

Gas · Main Level: 3 · Upper Level: 1 · Fireplace

3-Car Garage

Attached Garage

Ceramic Tile & Hardwood & Marble & Stone Floors

Quality flooring throughout

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Listed 444 days ago · 29 views · 1 saves

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

29 views

People checking out this listing

1 saves

Buyers have saved this home

444 days on market

Established listing

$530/sqft

Price per square foot

Selling Soon Prediction

Moderate

This home ranks in the top 31% 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 2000

Discover unique waterfront living with breathtaking Puget Sound views from every angle, filling each day with scenes of sunsets, sea life, & endless tranquility. Enter through grand glass doors to a fully remodeled home with large windows, French doors, & an open layout. Newly updated kitchen & family room showcases new cabinets, countertops, & appliances, while the house boasts high-end finishes throughout. The backyard offers two patios for entertaining, with steps leading down to the private beach for evening walks, kayaking, or mooring a boat, ideal for relaxation & entertaining. This gated, exclusive four-home community with a cul-de-sac for guest parking. A rare waterfront property seamlessly melding privacy, beauty, and convenience!

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$18,600/month

Principal & Interest$14,460

Property Tax$2,955

Insurance$985

HOA$200

Down payment20% ($591,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.19% rate · 30yr fixed · $2,364,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built2000

HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Tankless Water Heater, Electric, Natural Gas

CoolingForced Air, Heat Pump

Parking3 Attached Garage spaces

HOA$600 quarterly

Lot0.74 Acres

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

Year built2000

Stories2

Systems

HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Tankless Water Heater, Electric, Natural Gas

CoolingForced Air, Heat Pump

RoofComposition

ConstructionStone, Wood Siding

Water / SewerPublic / Sewer Connected

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingAttached Garage

Garage3 spaces

BasementNone

Fireplaces4

Lot0.74 Acres

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodRedondo

Annual tax$27,866

Parcel7204200091

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths4

HOA$200/mo

Features & details

14 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Bath Off Primary

Central Vacuum

Dining Room

Appliances

Dishwasher(s)

Dryer(s)

Disposal

Microwave(s)

Refrigerator(s)

See Remarks

Stove(s)/Range(s)

Washer(s)

Garbage Disposal

Water Heater: Tankless

Water Heater Location: Basement

Flooring

Ceramic Tile

Hardwood

Marble

Stone

Carpet

Heating

Fireplace

Forced Air

Heat Pump

Tankless Water Heater

Electric

Natural Gas

Cooling

Forced Air

Heat Pump

Fireplace

Gas

Main Level: 3

Upper Level: 1

Fireplace

Windows

Double Pane/Storm Window

Exterior Features

Parking

Attached Garage

Construction

Stone

Wood Siding

Patio & Porch

Bath Off Primary

Built-In Vacuum

Ceramic Tile

Double Pane/Storm Window

Dining Room

Fireplace

Fireplace (Primary Bedroom)

Hardwood

Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Walk-In Closet(s)

Walk-In Pantry

Wall to Wall Carpet

Water Heater

Wired for Generator

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac

Paved

Secluded

Cable TV

Gas Available

Gated Entry

Patio

Community

Gated

Views

Sound

Territorial

Other Equipment

Wired for Generator

Room details

20 rooms detailed

Master Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Second

Bedroom

Second

Bedroom

Second

Bedroom

Main

Bathroom Full

Main

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market444

Est. value$2,921,900

Est. rent$6,414/mo

Tax rate0.82%

Price/sqft$530

On marketJan 16, 2025

PostedNov 1, 2024

Last sold$2,955,000

MLS statusSold

MLS updatedFeb 17, 2025

Tour days6

Favorites1

How are the schools in Des Moines?

3 schools rated nearby

Woodmont Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-8

0.9 mi

Federal Way Senior High School

High • Public • 9-12

1.7 mi

Sacajawea Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

1.2 mi

Location

Des Moines, WA, 98198

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Price history

5 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Jan 17, 2025Sold$2,955,000$530NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Dec 3, 2024Pending Sale$3,200,000$573NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Nov 20, 2024Price Change$3,200,000$573NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Nov 1, 2024Listed For Sale$3,750,000$672NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Apr 30, 2002Sold$2,100,000$376Public Record

Sold$2,955,000

Jan 17, 2025•$530/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$3,200,000

Dec 3, 2024•$573/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$3,200,000

Nov 20, 2024•$573/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$3,750,000

Nov 1, 2024•$672/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$2,100,000

Apr 30, 2002•$376/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

21 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 7, 2024$29,811$2,886,000

Apr 7, 2023$27,866$2,432,000

Apr 7, 2022$27,074$2,623,000

Apr 7, 2021$25,397$2,145,000

Apr 7, 2020$23,133$1,829,000

Apr 7, 2019$20,873$1,650,000

Apr 7, 2018$20,653$1,685,000

Apr 7, 2017$23,142$1,536,000

Apr 7, 2016$20,244$1,491,000

Apr 7, 2015$20,244$1,400,000

Apr 7, 2014$20,244$1,308,000

Apr 7, 2013$20,244$1,105,000

Apr 7, 2012—$803,000

Apr 7, 2011—$856,000

Apr 7, 2010—$1,017,000

Apr 7, 2009—$1,017,000

Apr 7, 2007—$2,019,000

Apr 7, 2006—$1,569,000

Apr 7, 2005—$1,469,000

Apr 7, 2001$5,653$412,000

Apr 7, 2000$1,738$117,000

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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

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$2,921,900

Est. rent$6,414/mo

30yr rate est.6.19%

Affordability$17,883/mo

Accepted financing

ConventionalFHA

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