NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1905 SW 318th Place Unit A Federal Way, WA 98023

Lakota Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $322,000 - $341,400

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,324 Sq Ft
18 Acres

Last Sold August 07, 2015

Last sale price $129,000 $97 Per Sq Ft

Est. 155% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,133/month

137 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Garage
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

About This Home

As of August 2015

Why pay rent when you can buy an affordable townhouse in the heart of Federal Way. 3 good sized bedrooms, with 2.25 baths. One covered patio for parking, 1 garage and one assigned parking space. Fenced in back patio off living room allows privacy. One of the few largest units in Tall Firs with over 1300+SQFT. Wood burning fireplace. Bath off master. Clubhouse has outside pool, hot tub and tennis courts. RV parking is allowed too. What are you waiting for, this is priced to sell.

Last Listed By

Mark Hulen

Better Properties Real Estate License #50093 Listed on: 01/22/2015

Better Properties Real Estate

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM734808

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,681

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 18

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Blinds

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Parking

  • Garage
  • Carport
  • Uncovered Parking

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 8561100600

Community Details

Overview

  • 6 Units
  • Federal Way Community

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis
  • Pet Restriction

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,681

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Style: 32 - Townhouse
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Unit Floor Number: 2
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Floor Covering: Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliance Hookups: Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, Ice Maker, Washer
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Bathrooms: 2.25
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Upper
  • Fireplace Type: Wood
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1324
  • Window Coverings: blinds

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal/Vinyl
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Numberof Assigned Spaces: 3
  • Parking Type: Carport, Individual Garage, Uncovered
  • Parking Space Number: 3

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Baseboard
  • Water Heater: garage-electric/garage

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Numberof Units in Building: 6
  • HOA Fees: 401
  • Community Name: Federal Way
  • Project: Tall Firs
  • Cats And Dogs: Subj To Restrictions
  • Manager Contact Information: John Roundtree (253) 217-7815
  • Association Contact: Farga-Justin Smotel (253) 815-0393
  • Common Property Features: Club House, Hot Tub, Pool-Outdoor, Rv Parking
  • Home Owner Dues Included: Garbage, Water/Sewer, Road Maintenance, Common Area Maintenance, Lawn Service
  • Unit Features: Balcony/Deck/Patio, Master Bath

Schools

  • Elementary School: Twin Lakes Elem
  • Middle School: Lakota Mid Sch
  • High School: Decatur High
  • School District: FED

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Paved Street
  • Lot Sq Ft: 780789
  • Parcel Number: 8561100600

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 1143

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2024
Sold by
Kariuki Josiah Kangethe and Waweru Elizabeth
Bought by
Kariuki Waweru Living Trust and Kariuki
Total Days on Market
137
Current Estimated Value
$329,350

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2019
Sold by
Fierro Blanca Arely Quijano and Quijano Hernandez Miguel Arturo
Bought by
Waweru Elizabeth and Kariuki Josiah Kangethe

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$201,400
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 22, 2015
Closed on
Aug 3, 2015
Sold by
Raspa Ramon A and Porcincula Victoria Raspa
Bought by
Fierro Blanca Arely Nunez
Seller's Agent
Mark Hulen
Better Properties Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Len Rieman
Newberry Realty Renton
List Price
$129,999
Sold Price
$129,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$999
-0.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.12%
Original Mortgage
$124,694
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2014
Sold by
Raspa Ramon A
Bought by
Tall Firs Condominiums Of Federal Way

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2006
Sold by
Raspa Rudy C and Raspa Lilia A
Bought by
Porcincula Victoria Raspa and Raspa Ramon A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 1996
Sold by
King Teresa W
Bought by
Raspa Rudy C and Raspa Lilia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,000
Interest Rate
8.07%

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kariuki Waweru Living Trust $313 None Listed On Document
Waweru Elizabeth $212,000 Fidelity National Title
Fierro Blanca Arely Nunez $129,000 Nextitle
Tall Firs Condominiums Of Federal Way -- None Available
Porcincula Victoria Raspa -- None Available
Raspa Rudy C $85,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Waweru Elizabeth $201,400
Previous Owner Fierro Blanca Arely Nunez $124,694
Previous Owner Raspa Ramon A $85,000
Previous Owner Raspa Rudy C $65,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/07/2015 08/07/15 Sold $129,000 -0.8% $97 / Sq Ft
06/09/2015 06/09/15 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2015 05/22/15 For Sale $129,999 +0.8% $98 / Sq Ft
05/17/2015 05/17/15 Off Market $129,000 -- --
03/18/2015 03/18/15 Price Changed $129,999 -3.7% $98 / Sq Ft
01/22/2015 01/22/15 For Sale $134,999 -- $102 / 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 $3,681 $313,000 $72,600 $240,400
2023 $2,808 $310,000 $49,900 $260,100
2022 $2,568 $280,000 $45,300 $234,700
2021 $2,590 $222,000 $40,800 $181,200
2020 $2,333 $211,000 $40,800 $170,200
2018 $2,275 $179,000 $36,300 $142,700
2017 $1,979 $157,000 $36,300 $120,700
2016 $1,873 $136,000 $31,700 $104,300
2015 $1,586 $123,000 $31,700 $91,300
2014 -- $106,000 $27,200 $78,800
2013 -- $68,000 $27,200 $40,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM734808

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 856110-0600