NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1656 S 261st Place Des Moines, WA 98198

Woodmont Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $605,343 - $642,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,840 Sq Ft
$337/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 30, 2013

Last sale price $231,000 $126 Per Sq Ft

Est. 168% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,969/month

13 Days on Market

About This Home

As of July 2013

Beautiful remodel & single level living! New roof, hotwater heater, paint inside & out, flooring, cabinets, fixtures, appliances... the list goes on & on! High end windows and sound deadening insulation buffers sound from outside & increases the energy efficiency. Flexible open floorplan - Living room, dining room, family room & kitchen all open to each other. Three nice size bedrooms & full bath at one end of the house & another bedroom and full bath at the other end (with separate entrance!)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Johnson

W Real Estate Services License #18081 Listed on: 06/07/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrea Barbon

Hometown Advisor R/E, LLC

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM498720

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2013
Closed on
Jul 27, 2013
Sold by
Regent Resources Llc
Bought by
Karkow Douglas and Karkow Julia
Seller's Agent
Christine Johnson
W Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Andrea Barbon
Hometown Advisor R/E, LLC
List Price
$231,000
Sold Price
$231,000
Total Days on Market
13
Current Estimated Value
$619,336

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$388,336
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.99%
Original Mortgage
$224,070
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 22, 2012
Closed on
Feb 6, 2013
Sold by
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop
Bought by
Regent Resources Llc
Seller's Agent
Christine Johnson
W Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Christine Johnson
W Real Estate Services
List Price
$141,501
Sold Price
$141,501

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
290.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2012
Sold by
Reid Clark F and Reid Tildy A
Bought by
Citimortgage Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2012
Sold by
Citimortgage Inc
Bought by
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2005
Sold by
Vermette Helen R
Bought by
Reid Clark F and Reid Tildy A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$187,200
Interest Rate
5.65%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2001
Sold by
Vermette Helen R
Bought by
Vermette Helen R
Source: Public Records

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
Karkow Douglas $231,000 Ticor National
Regent Resources Llc -- Chicago Title
Citimortgage Inc $339,519 None Available
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop -- None Available
Reid Clark F $234,000 Fidelity Natio
Vermette Helen R -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Karkow Douglas $192,000
Closed Karkow Douglas $110,000
Closed Karkow Douglas $52,600
Closed Karkow Douglas $224,070
Previous Owner Reid Clark F $291,305
Previous Owner Reid Clark F $80,000
Previous Owner Reid Clark F $187,200
Closed Reid Clark F $46,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2013 07/30/13 Sold $231,000 0.0% $126 / Sq Ft
06/20/2013 06/20/13 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2013 06/07/13 For Sale $231,000 +63.2% $126 / Sq Ft
03/21/2013 03/21/13 Sold $141,501 0.0% $101 / Sq Ft
01/28/2013 01/28/13 Pending -- -- --
12/22/2012 12/22/12 For Sale $141,501 -- $101 / 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 $6,021 $558,000 $177,000 $381,000
2023 $5,740 $501,000 $160,000 $341,000
2022 $5,269 $544,000 $154,000 $390,000
2021 $4,926 $435,000 $126,000 $309,000
2020 $4,733 $381,000 $110,000 $271,000
2018 $4,721 $340,000 $93,000 $247,000
2017 $3,942 $307,000 $89,000 $218,000
2016 $3,781 $253,000 $81,000 $172,000
2015 $2,996 $231,000 $75,000 $156,000
2014 -- $186,000 $71,000 $115,000
2013 -- $145,000 $65,000 $80,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Christine Johnson

    W Real Estate Services

    15 Total Sales

    Christine Johnson
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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Andrea Barbon

    Hometown Advisor R/E, LLC

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM498720

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 321040-0100

Washington King County Des Moines 98198 Woodmont

1656 S 261st Place, Des Moines, WA

This home is located at 1656 S 261st Place, Des Moines, WA 98198 since 07 June 2013 and is currently estimated at $619,336, approximately $336 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 1656 S 261st Place is a home located in King County with nearby schools including Woodmont Elementary School, Sacajawea Middle School, and Federal Way High School.

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