Sold172d on market
245 SW 298th Place
Federal Way, WA, 98023 • Buenna • King County
$858,950
$403/sqft
3Beds
3Baths
2,130Sqft
0.22 acLot
1973Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Direct water access
Scenic Views
See Remarks · Sound · Territorial
Contemporary Style
Built 1973 · 53 years of history
Redondo
Buenna
Outdoor Living
Bath Off Primary · Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Fireplace · Skylight(s) · Vaulted Ceiling(s) · Water Heater
2 Fireplaces
Gas · Lower Level: 1 · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
2-Car Garage
Attached Garage
Ceramic Tile & Hardwood & Stone Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
13 views
People checking out this listing
172 days on market
Established listing
$403/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1973
Perched high above the street, w/ Sweeping Bird’s-Eye Views of Puget Sound, Islands & Mt. Baker, this beautiful home offers privacy, peace & “move-in-ready” comfort! Upon entering, you’ll discover natural light, hardwoods & the perfect blend of comfort & design. You’ll LOVE your Fully-Updated Kit w/ Quartz, SS KitchenAid Appls(5-Burner Gas Range), an Island Breakfast Bar, Double Pantry/Soft-Close Cabs, Under-Cab Lighting+. The adjacent DR provides access to the ~14x20 AZEK Entertaining Deck w/ Views! The Primary Bdrm also has abundant windows framing the Gorgeous Sound Views & an Updated Quartz Bath! Lower-level has a Very Spacious FR w/ Flex Space/an Extra-Finished Room/Updated Utility room/Patio access. So much more; read info in photos!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights patio access, natural light, and island breakfast bar as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,345/month
Principal & Interest$4,200
Property Tax$859
Insurance$286
Down payment20% ($171,790)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $687,160 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1973
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot9,574 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleContemporary
ConditionVery Good
Year built1973
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionBrick, Wood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Lakehaven / Sewer Connected, Company: Lakehaven
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementDaylight,Finished
Fireplaces2
Lot9,574 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodBuenna
Annual tax$6,987
Parcel7205320150
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
14 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bath Off Primary
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Disposal
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Garbage Disposal
Water Heater: Gas
Water Heater Location: Garage
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Hardwood
Stone
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Electric
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Gas
Lower Level: 1
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Skylight(s)
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached Garage
Construction
Brick
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Bath Off Primary
Double Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Fireplace
Skylight(s)
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Water Heater
Lot Features
Curbs
Paved
Cable TV
Deck
Fenced-Fully
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
Irrigation
Patio
Sprinkler System
Views
See Remarks
Sound
Territorial
Utilities
Comcast Xfinity
Comcast Xfinity
Other Equipment
Leased Equipment: No
Room details
13 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bathroom Three Quarter
Bathroom Full
Other
LowerListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market172
Est. value$872,400
Est. rent$3,513/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$403
On marketAug 24, 2025
PostedJun 6, 2025
Last sold$858,950
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedNov 16, 2025
Tour days6
Views13
How are the schools in Federal Way?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Federal Way, WA, 98023
Price history
6 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Oct 16, 2025Sold$858,950$403NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 30, 2025Pending Sale$874,950$411NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 22, 2025Price Change$874,950$411NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 6, 2025Listed For Sale$899,950$423NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 9, 2005Sold$375,000$176NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 26, 1998Sold$239,900$113Public Record
Sold$858,950
Oct 16, 2025•$403/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$874,950
Aug 30, 2025•$411/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$874,950
Jul 22, 2025•$411/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$899,950
Jun 6, 2025•$423/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$375,000
Mar 9, 2005•$176/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$239,900
Feb 26, 1998•$113/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$6,993$709,000
Apr 7, 2023$6,987$641,000
Apr 7, 2022$6,770$692,000
Apr 7, 2021$6,195$549,000
Apr 7, 2020$5,374$446,000
Apr 7, 2019$5,138$431,000
Apr 7, 2018$5,012$436,000
Apr 7, 2017$5,652$398,000
Apr 7, 2016$4,343$357,000
Apr 7, 2015$4,343$320,000
Apr 7, 2014$4,343$299,000
Apr 7, 2013$4,343$272,000
Apr 7, 2012—$280,000
Apr 7, 2011—$299,000
Apr 7, 2010—$356,000
Apr 7, 2009—$356,000
Apr 7, 2007—$301,000
Apr 7, 2006—$275,000
Apr 7, 2005—$258,000
Apr 7, 2001$2,960$222,000
Apr 7, 2000$2,866$207,000
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Federal Way, WA • King County
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Nearby zip codes
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