Sold122d on marketHistoric · 93 yrs
705 S 208th Street
Des Moines, WA, 98198 • North Hill • King County
$425,000
$295/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
1,440Sqft
0.28 acLot
1933Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Direct water access
Scenic Views
Sound · Territorial
Character Home
Built 1933 · 93 years of history
North Hill
North Hill
Outdoor Living
Dining Room · Water Heater
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Listed 122 days ago · 5 views
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122 days on market
Established listing
$295/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1933 · Historic
Great opportunity! The expansive 12,000 sq. ft. corner lot with westerly views and an alley access provides plenty of possibilities. This diamond-in-the-rough daylight basement features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The main floor is filled with an abundance of natural light and Puget Sound Views. The lower level includes laundry and built-in storage. Bring your updates and vision. The home is ready for refreshing and may offer potential for a DADU or two (buyer to verify). Sold As-Is. Conveniently located near schools, parks, Des Moines Marina, restaurants, with easy access to SR 509, I-5, Light Rail, and SeaTac Airport.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights puget sound views, westerly views, and daylight basement as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,646/month
Principal & Interest$2,079
Property Tax$425
Insurance$142
Down payment20% ($85,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $340,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1933
HeatingBaseboard, Electric
CoolingNone
ParkingOff Street
Lot0.28 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1933
Stories1
Systems
HeatingBaseboard, Electric
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Highline Water District / Sewer Connected, Company: Midway Sewer District
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOff Street
BasementDaylight
Lot0.28 Acres
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodNorth Hill
Annual tax$703
Parcel7893807000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dining Room
Appliances
Dryer(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Water Heater: Electric
Water Heater Location: Basement
Flooring
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating
Baseboard
Electric
Cooling
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Off Street
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Dining Room
Water Heater
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Paved
Deck
Views
Sound
Territorial
Room details
6 rooms detailed
Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainDining Room
MainEntry Hall
MainLiving Room
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market122
Est. value$448,200
Est. rent$2,464/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$295
On marketDec 25, 2025
PostedNov 14, 2025
Last sold$425,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedJan 5, 2026
Tour days6
Views5
How are the schools in Des Moines?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Des Moines, WA, 98198
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 5, 2025Sold$425,000$295NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 25, 2025Pending Sale$450,000$313NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 14, 2025Listed For Sale$450,000$313NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$425,000
Dec 5, 2025•$295/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$450,000
Nov 25, 2025•$313/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$450,000
Nov 14, 2025•$313/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$703$209,000
Apr 7, 2023$691$209,000
Apr 7, 2022—$209,000
Apr 7, 2021$659$188,000
Apr 7, 2020$452$161,000
Apr 7, 2019$436$155,000
Apr 7, 2018$595$209,000
Apr 7, 2017$3,155$209,000
Apr 7, 2016$2,195$172,000
Apr 7, 2015$2,195$157,000
Apr 7, 2014$2,195$146,000
Apr 7, 2013$2,195$111,000
Apr 7, 2012—$162,000
Apr 7, 2011—$175,000
Apr 7, 2010—$198,000
Apr 7, 2009—$198,000
Apr 7, 2007—$173,000
Apr 7, 2006—$161,000
Apr 7, 2005—$152,000
Apr 7, 2001$1,481$110,000
Apr 7, 2000$1,257$87,000
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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
9814898198
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