Listed by Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty, Bought with Best Choice Network LLC
$740,000
SOLD OCT 10, 2024

20926 1st Ave S Des Moines, WA 98198

North Hill Neighborhood
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,170 Sq Ft
5,313 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$341 Per Sq Ft

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Territorial View
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of October 2024

Tastefully updated single-family home in Des Moines' North Hill neighborhood. Upstairs ft. an inviting open floor plan w/ vaulted ceiling, large kitchen island, SS appliances, dining area w/ elevated deck, and generous living room w/ gas fireplace. An Ensuite Primary Bedroom, plus 2BR & 1BA round out the upper floor. Downstairs ft. 2BR & 1BA, laundry and recreation rooms w/ access to a fenced backyard and a 2-car attached garage. Central A/C, ample off-street parking, transit line, easy commute. That's comfortable, easy living! Recent updates include a cedar fence around the back patio, stone retaining wall at driveway, flooring, washer, dryer, range, refrigerator, dishwasher, and gas water heater. Inspection and sewer scope available!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Kallin

Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty License #22013733 Listed on: 08/21/2024

Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty

Last Buyer's Agent

Teshager Assefa

Best Choice Network LLC License #129385

Best Choice Network LLC

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2278284

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,820

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 5,313 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Zoning described as RS7200

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Split Foyer
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 2,170 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Territorial Views
  • Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • North Hill-Primary Elementary School
  • Pacific Mid Middle School
  • Mount Rainier High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • North Hill Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,820

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 14 - Split Entry
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2170
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2278284?w=Consumer&agent=109094
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 267

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Entry Location: Split
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Laminate, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wall to Wall Carpet, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 2170
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2170
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 1
  • BathsFullUpper: 2
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 2
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • FireplacesUpper: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 3
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Alley
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Brick, Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • BusRouteNumber: 165

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: FullyFenced
  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: Midway
  • WaterCompany: Highline Water District
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Garage
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas
  • CableConnected: Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Fee Information

  • NWM_OtherDuesOrFeesYN: false

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 7893805454
  • Topography: Level,Partial Slope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.122
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5313
  • Zoning Description: RS7200
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,High Speed Internet,Patio
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Matrix
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Matrix

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: true

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6820

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: North Hill-Primary

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2019
Closed on
Apr 23, 2019
Sold by
Schaffner Joseph C
Bought by
Morgan Holly Deanne and Leisle Robert Dean
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Dovey
Windermere RE South Sound, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Chris Kallin
Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty
List Price
$489,000
Sold Price
$520,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
6.34%
Current Estimated Value
$747,263

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$227,263
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.07%
Original Mortgage
$510,581
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2019
Closed on
Mar 18, 2019
Sold by
Schaffner Beth
Bought by
Schaffner Joseph
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Dovey
Windermere RE South Sound, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Chris Kallin
Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty
List Price
$489,000
Sold Price
$520,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
6.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$510,581
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2015
Sold by
Schaffner Joseph C
Bought by
Schaffner Joseph C and Schaffner Beth Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$244,000
Interest Rate
3.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2011
Sold by
Gough Development Inc
Bought by
Schaffner Joseph C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,068
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2007
Sold by
Bealko Inc
Bought by
Gough Development Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
6.11%
Mortgage Type
Construction
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $520,000 Cw Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title
Warranty Deed $234,000 Stewart Title
Warranty Deed $150,000 Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $508,500 New Conventional
Closed $507,732 FHA
Closed $510,581 FHA
Previous Owner $244,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $46,640 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $228,068 FHA
Previous Owner $340,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $340,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/10/2024 10/10/24 Sold $740,000 0.0% $341 / Sq Ft
09/02/2024 09/02/24 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2024 08/21/24 For Sale $740,000 +42.3% $341 / Sq Ft
04/30/2019 04/30/19 Sold $520,000 +6.3% $240 / Sq Ft
03/29/2019 03/29/19 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2019 03/28/19 For Sale $489,000 -- $225 / 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 $7,263 $625,000 $143,000 $482,000
2023 $6,820 $561,000 $129,000 $432,000
2022 $6,362 $609,000 $124,000 $485,000
2021 $5,888 $497,000 $102,000 $395,000
2020 $5,623 $435,000 $89,000 $346,000
2018 $5,473 $413,000 $63,000 $350,000
2017 $4,308 $373,000 $60,000 $313,000
2016 $3,857 $307,000 $55,000 $252,000
2015 $3,655 $280,000 $51,000 $229,000
2014 -- $261,000 $49,000 $212,000
2013 -- $198,000 $45,000 $153,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chris Kallin

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Chris Kallin

    Reaologics Sothebys International Realty

    (206) 999-6920

    4 in this area

    78 Total Sales

    Chris Kallin
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Teshager Assefa

    Best Choice Realty Brokerage

    (206) 886-3986

    2 in this area

    24 Total Sales

    Teshager Assefa
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  • Jennifer Dovey

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Jennifer Dovey

    Windermere Real Estate / South Sound, Inc.

    (206) 423-8000

    50 Total Sales

    Jennifer Dovey
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2278284

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 789380-5454

Washington King County Des Moines 98166 North Hill

20926 1st Ave S, Des Moines, WA

This home is located at 20926 1st Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198 and is currently priced at $740,000, approximately $341 per square foot. This property was built in 2008. 20926 1st Ave S is a home located in King County with nearby schools including North Hill Elementary School, Sylvester Middle School, and Mount Rainier High School.

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