Listed by Excel Real Estate Experts
$649,950
PENDING

21842 SE 265th Way Maple Valley, WA 98038

Estimated payment $4,062/month

Total Views 6,933
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,860 Sq Ft
$349 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Community Boat Launch
  • Clubhouse
  • Property is near public transit
  • Lake Wilderness Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • 4-minute walk to Cherokee Bay Community Club Park

About This Home

Beautifully updated home in the desirable Cherokee Bay Community! Light-filled living spaces feature a cozy fireplace, bay window, and open flow to the dining area. The spacious kitchen offers quartz counters, Huntwood custom cabinets, SS appliances, and a large island—perfect for gatherings. Downstairs, enjoy a second living area w/fireplace, wet bar, and patio for easy entertaining. Upper level includes a serene primary suite w/a private deck and comfortable secondary bedrooms. Step outside to a fully fenced yard w/lush landscaping, garden space, and a peaceful water feature. Enjoy the community’s private beach, park, and lake access. Great location near parks, shopping, and top-rated Tahoma Schools. Move-in ready and full of charm!

Listing Agent

Melissa Samsell

Excel Real Estate Experts License #18173 Listed on: 10/29/2025

Excel Real Estate Experts

Co-Listing Agent

Jeremy Mellick

Excel Real Estate Experts License #23149

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2447160

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,080

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 8,677 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $50 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • 3-Story Property
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,860 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Lake Wilderness Elementary School
  • Maple View Middle School
  • Tahoma Snr High School

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Maple Valley Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Boat Launch
  • Sport Court
  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,080

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$50 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 13 - Tri-Level
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • MLS Status: Pending
  • Prev Status: Pending
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1860
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing_results/NWMLS/2447160, https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2447160?w=Consumer&agent=34098
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: Daylight
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1860
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1860
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfLower: 1
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 1
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • WaterAccess: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Community
  • Security: Fully Fenced
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Soos Creek
  • WaterCompany: Cherokee Bay
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Garage
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric
  • CableConnected: Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Athletic Court, Boat Launch, CCRs, Club House, Park, Playground
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 50
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Tahoma
  • High School: Tahoma Snr High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Maple View Middle School

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1545804470
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1992
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8677
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,High Speed Internet,Patio
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Tax records
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7080

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Lake Wilderness Elem

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Source: Public Records

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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 $7,080 $636,000 $310,000 $326,000
2023 $5,927 $520,000 $169,000 $351,000
2022 $5,217 $591,000 $193,000 $398,000
2021 $4,834 $457,000 $161,000 $296,000
2020 $4,202 $388,000 $161,000 $227,000
2018 $4,410 $355,000 $150,000 $205,000
2017 $3,784 $325,000 $108,000 $217,000
2016 $3,857 $288,000 $97,000 $191,000
2015 $3,772 $271,000 $90,000 $181,000
2014 -- $258,000 $86,000 $172,000
2013 -- $206,000 $73,000 $133,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/03/2025 11/03/25 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2025 10/29/25 For Sale $649,950 -- $349 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Melissa Samsell
Melissa Samsell

Excel Real Estate Experts

(425) 358-9972

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If you’re seeking an honest, realistic, caring, no-pressure real estate agent to work with you
during one of life’s most important decisions, look no further than Melissa. Specializing in
residential purchases and sales in Maple Valley, WA and surrounding areas, she is very
knowledgeable of the market and supportive from start to finish of your entire transaction.
Licensed since 2004, Melissa’s career spanned different aspects of real estate affording her
broad expertise, from

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Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2447160

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 154580-4470

Washington King County Maple Valley 98038

21842 SE 265th Way, Maple Valley, WA

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