Estimated Value: $727,000 - $913,514
Attractive custom home with master bedroom and living area facing the view of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Host a BBQ or just relax on the deck enjoying the view. Kitchen with ample cabinets, granite counter tops, and newer stainless steel appliances. Breakfast nook and family room conveniently adjacent to the kitchen. Spacious master bedroom with walk-in closet and bath. Vaulted ceilings. Newer Hardiplank siding. Newly painted inside and out. Granite floors and counter tops.
Last Buyer's Agent
Tom Hobbs
eXp Realty License #115854
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
MLS#: NWM768262
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$995,000
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Karla Wagner John L. Scott R.E. Lake Tapps
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$725,000
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Christopher Dantzscher Black Knight Real Estate LLC
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Forest Business Parks Llc | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Kerns Benjamin C | $442,500 | Chicago Title | |
| Verraich Kulwant S | $349,950 | Washington Title | |
| White Mark K | $289,950 | -- | |
| Preferred Building Contractor Inc | $40,000 | Washington Title Company | |
| Breyer Joseph E | -- | -- |
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Kerns Benjamin C | $393,200 | |
| Closed | Kerns Benjamin C | $403,750 | |
| Previous Owner | Kerns Benjamin C | $424,297 | |
| Previous Owner | Verraich Kulwant S | $250,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Verraich Kulwant S | $275,000 | |
| Previous Owner | White Mark K | $246,450 | |
| Previous Owner | Preferred Building Contractor Inc | $164,400 |
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2015 05/22/15 | Sold | $442,500 | -1.6% | $213 / Sq Ft |
| 04/22/2015 04/22/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/09/2015 04/09/15 | For Sale | $449,500 | -- | $216 / Sq Ft |
| 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 | $10,487 | $904,000 | $237,000 | $667,000 |
| 2023 | $9,984 | $811,000 | $214,000 | $597,000 |
| 2022 | $9,115 | $880,000 | $206,000 | $674,000 |
| 2021 | $8,435 | $704,000 | $169,000 | $535,000 |
| 2020 | $8,052 | $616,000 | $147,000 | $469,000 |
| 2018 | $7,632 | $570,000 | $143,000 | $427,000 |
| 2017 | $6,268 | $514,000 | $137,000 | $377,000 |
| 2016 | $5,632 | $423,000 | $125,000 | $298,000 |
| 2015 | $5,295 | $386,000 | $116,000 | $270,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $359,000 | $110,000 | $249,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $279,000 | $100,000 | $179,000 |
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Seller's Agent in 2015
Win Pelt
John L Scott
(206) 498-1888
1 in this area
216 Total Sales
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Tom Hobbs
eXp Realty
(253) 259-7073
7 in this area
120 Total Sales
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
MLS Number: NWM768262
APN: 162204-9193
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