NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1279 S 250th St Des Moines, WA 98198

Zenith Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $690,000 - $739,775

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,680 Sq Ft
$424/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 20, 2022

Last sale price $725,000 $432 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,549/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit
  • Territorial View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Secluded Lot
  • 1-minute walk to Cecil Powell Neighborhood Park

About This Home

As of September 2022

Solid built home with 1in. cedar siding, large cedar deck, and a well spread-out home with unique touches throughout. Large paved driveway with a bump-out on 1 side for recreational vehicles. Backyard is impressive with various maples and stonework, pond, and storage areas. It's all about location and convenience. Short distance to Des Moines Marina, Passenger Ferry Service 4x a day to Bell Harbor (Seattle), and walking distance to the Saltwater State Park. Nearby is the new Des Moines Elementary and Highline Community College. Upgraded home has 3 good-sized bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living and family rooms, formal dining room & breakfast nook next to kitchen. New roof! Not a drive-by. Set up an appointment, you will not be disappointed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marsha Bhatt

Keller Williams South Sound License #9674 Listed on: 07/29/2022

Keller Williams South Sound

Last Buyer's Agent

Denise Simens

COMPASS License #127467

COMPASS

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1959204

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,278

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 7,734 Sq Ft Lot
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • South Facing Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Zoning described as RS7200

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 1,680 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Territorial Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Marble
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • DES Moines Elementary School
  • Pacific Mid Middle School
  • Mount Rainier High School

Utilities

  • Tankless Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • High Tech Cabling
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Des Moines Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot POR 9
  • Assessor Parcel Number 945620034

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,278

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,GarbageDisposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,StoveRange
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Northwest Contemporary
  • Building Name: Wilsons Five-Acre TRS
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1680
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 1,027

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Marble, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Forced Air, High Efficiency - 90%+, Tankless Water Heater, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate Hardwood, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Sprinkler System, Dining Room, High Tech Cabling, Security System, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1680
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1680
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 2
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Curbs, Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Brick, Wood, Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • ConstructionMethods: Standard Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • HeatingCoolingType: 90%+ High Efficiency,Forced Air,Tankless Water Heater
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Midway
  • WaterCompany: Highline Water
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Garage
  • WaterHeaterType: Tankless - Heat on Deman
  • CableConnected: as preferred
  • InternetConnected: Comcast/Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Highline
  • High School: Mount Rainier High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Pacific Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 945620034
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1775
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7734
  • Zoning Description: RS7200
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Shop,Sprinkler System
  • MLSLotSizeSource: realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City
  • LotNumber: POR 9

Green Features

  • Efficiency: High Efficiency - 90%+
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6278.15
  • AdditionalTaxIds: 9456200324

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Des Moines Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2020
Sold by
Rubash Duane A and Rubash Gina M
Bought by
Rubash Duane A and Rubash Gina M
Current Estimated Value
$712,444

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2012
Sold by
Rubash Gina M and Rubattino Gina M
Bought by
Rubash Gina M and Rubash Duane A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2003
Sold by
Carlin George E and Carlin Suzan A
Bought by
Rubattino Gina M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,600
Interest Rate
5.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1992
Sold by
Omni Construction
Bought by
Carlin George E and Carlin Suzan A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rubash Duane A -- None Available
Rubash Gina M -- First American
Rubattino Gina M $237,000 Lawyers Title
Carlin George E $170,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Rubash Living Trust $0
Closed Rubash Gina M $148,000
Closed Rubattino Gina M $25,000
Closed Rubattino Gina M $189,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/20/2022 09/20/22 Sold $725,000 0.0% $432 / Sq Ft
08/18/2022 08/18/22 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2022 07/29/22 For Sale $725,000 -- $432 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,974 $592,000 $158,000 $434,000
2023 $6,558 $531,000 $143,000 $388,000
2022 $6,278 $576,000 $138,000 $438,000
2021 $5,817 $484,000 $113,000 $371,000
2020 $5,551 $424,000 $99,000 $325,000
2018 $4,911 $364,000 $86,000 $278,000
2017 $4,041 $329,000 $82,000 $247,000
2016 $3,518 $271,000 $75,000 $196,000
2015 $3,679 $239,000 $70,000 $169,000
2014 -- $249,000 $66,000 $183,000
2013 -- $204,000 $60,000 $144,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Marsha Bhatt

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Marsha Bhatt

    Keller Williams South Sound

    (360) 790-9281

    1 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Marsha Bhatt
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Denise Simens

    Avenue Properties

    (425) 448-2647

    1 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Denise Simens
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 1959204

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 945620-0324

Washington King County Des Moines 98198 Zenith

1279 S 250th St, Des Moines, WA

This home is located at 1279 S 250th St, Des Moines, WA 98198 since 29 July 2022 and is currently estimated at $712,444, approximately $424 per square foot. This property was built in 1991. 1279 S 250th St is a home located in King County with nearby schools including Parkside Elementary School, Pacific Middle School, and Mount Rainier High School.

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