NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1440 S 234th St Des Moines, WA 98198

Zenith Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $557,000 - $728,000

5 Beds
1 Bath
1,980 Sq Ft
$341/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 18, 2016

Last sale price $381,000 $192 Per Sq Ft

Est. 77% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,352/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Attached Garage
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of October 2016

First time on market in 21 years, this one owner home has been well maintained! Located on a secluded cul-de-sac, settle in to your light-filled living room with vaulted ceilings and a cozy gas fireplace. Master bedroom has its own bath. 2 bedrooms/ 1 bath complete the upper floor. Lower level has a spacious rec room and 2 bedrooms that could be used as office space. Private backyard borders a greenbelt. Close to schools, shopping and the amazing Des Moines Marina! Welcome home!

Last Listed By

Maura Costello

Berkshire Hathaway HS NW License #2868 Listed on: 09/21/2016

Berkshire Hathaway HS NW

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1030672

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,893

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 7,841

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Community Details

  • Zenith Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1448800060

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,893

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 14 - Split Entry
  • Architecture: Contemporary
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Bath Off Master, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Security System, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk-In Closet
  • Floor Covering: Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 5.00
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2.75
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Upper
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Dining Room: Upper
  • Family Room: Lower
  • Kitchen: Upper
  • Living Room: Upper
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1980
  • Square Footage Finished: 1980

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood Products
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Total Covered Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: Midway
  • Water Company: Highline Waer
  • Water Heater: garage-gas
  • Water Source: Community

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Zenith
  • Project: Cedarlane

Schools

  • Elementary School: Des Moines Elem
  • Middle School: Pacific Mid
  • High School: Mount Rainier High
  • School District: HGL

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 6
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7644
  • Parcel Number: 1448800060

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3642

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 21, 2016
Closed on
Oct 14, 2016
Sold by
Smith Julie
Bought by
Tran Hung Viet Dai and Ngo Ngoc Lan Thi
Seller's Agent
Maura Costello
Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Buyer's Agent
Elia Hilgenberg
COMPASS
List Price
$359,950
Sold Price
$381,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,050
5.85%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$675,016

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$294,016
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2007
Sold by
Smith Jeffrey Scott
Bought by
Smith Julie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$209,000
Interest Rate
6.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 1996
Sold by
Mjf Holdings Inc
Bought by
Smith Jeffrey Scott and Smith Julie Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$131,950
Interest Rate
7.1%

Range of Values:

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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
Tran Hung Viet Dai $381,000 Stewart Title
Smith Julie -- Transnation Ti
Smith Jeffrey Scott $164,950 Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Smith Julie $204,500
Previous Owner Smith Julie $213,500
Previous Owner Smith Julie $209,000
Previous Owner Smith Jeffrey Scott $131,950
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/18/2016 10/18/16 Sold $381,000 +5.8% $192 / Sq Ft
09/27/2016 09/27/16 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2016 09/21/16 For Sale $359,950 -- $182 / 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 $6,893 $583,000 $158,000 $425,000
2023 $6,465 $523,000 $143,000 $380,000
2022 $6,032 $568,000 $138,000 $430,000
2021 $5,583 $464,000 $113,000 $351,000
2020 $5,332 $406,000 $99,000 $307,000
2018 $5,095 $379,000 $86,000 $293,000
2017 $4,194 $342,000 $82,000 $260,000
2016 $3,642 $282,000 $75,000 $207,000
2015 $3,427 $248,000 $70,000 $178,000
2014 -- $231,000 $66,000 $165,000
2013 -- $189,000 $60,000 $129,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Maura Costello

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Maura Costello

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate

    (206) 313-4783

    3 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Maura Costello
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  • Elia Hilgenberg

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Elia Hilgenberg

    COMPASS

    (206) 650-8859

    97 Total Sales

    Elia Hilgenberg
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1030672

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 144880-0060

Washington King County Des Moines 98198 Zenith

1440 S 234th St, Des Moines, WA

Homes for Sale in Des Moines, WA

This home is located at 1440 S 234th St, Des Moines, WA 98198 since 21 September 2016 and is currently estimated at $675,016, approximately $340 per square foot. This property was built in 1995. 1440 S 234th St is a home located in King County with nearby schools including Des Moines Elementary School, Pacific Middle School, and Mount Rainier High School.

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