Listed by RE/MAX All City, Bought with Skyline Properties, Inc.
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $869,000 - $1,640,362

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,040 Sq Ft
$617/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 13, 2023

Last sale price $1,550,000 $760 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,013/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 110 Feet of Waterfront
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Property is near public transit
  • Views of a Sound
  • 1.69 Acre Lot
  • Spanish Architecture

About This Home

As of December 2023

Iconic 1959 Puget Sound View Home on 1.69 ac in Des Moines, WA. Lovingly built & owned by the same family since 1959 is now being offered for sale for the 1st time. Southwest/California style Ranch is all about the Sound & Olympic Mtn views & every room has one. Designed for entertaining, featuring a Great Room concept w/fireplace & connects to the dining room w/old school built-in BBQ, cozy kitchen, 1/2 bath w/laundry rm. The Bedroom wing has a primary suite w/walk-in closet & attached bath, & 2 more bedrooms, a hallway bath, & large storage. There is a small basement/mech rm inc. a woodburning fp. There is a large 2 car garage, storage sheds, a charming Gazebo off the kitchen. Many updates throughout over the years. Truly ONE OF A KIND!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicole Larsen

RE/MAX All City License #25019625 Listed on: 09/22/2023

RE/MAX All City

Last Buyer's Agent

Wenting Gong

Skyline Properties, Inc. License #132817

Skyline Properties, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2160350

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,714

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 1.69 Acre Lot
  • 110 Feet of Waterfront
  • Open Space
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • West Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Zoning described as RS-15000

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Views of a Sound
  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Tile Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,040 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Home Security System
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Gazebo
  • Outbuilding

Location

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

Schools

  • DES Moines Elementary School
  • Pacific Mid Middle School
  • Mount Rainier High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Generator Hookup
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Zenith Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 21-24 / 60, 61 and 63
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2013801800

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,714

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,GarbageDisposal,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Building Name: Des Moines Water Front Addition
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2540
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: false
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Security System, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wired for Generator, Fireplace
  • Living Area: 2040
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.25
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2040
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 500
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer
  • FireplacesLower: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: City, Mountain(s), Sound
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Dead End Street, Open Space, Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Bank-High
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Brick, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete, Slab
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • WaterfrontFootage: 110
  • WaterAccess: Beach Rights,Tideland Rights

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Midway Sewer
  • WaterCompany: Highline Water Dist
  • CableConnected: Comcast
  • InternetConnected: Comcast

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 2013801800
  • Topography: Level,SteepSlope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.693
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 73747
  • Zoning Description: RS-15000
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cabana/Gazebo,Cable TV,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,RV Parking,Sprinkler System
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Public Records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Public Records
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City
  • LotNumber: 21-24

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Oil

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 15714

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Oil

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Des Moines Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2024
Sold by
Gong Shiping and Chen Fengnian
Bought by
Blue Ocean Holiday Llc
Current Estimated Value
$1,257,787

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2023
Closed on
Dec 6, 2023
Sold by
Leffler Stephanie G
Bought by
Gong Shiping and Chen Fengnian
Seller's Agent
Nicole Larsen
RE/MAX All City
Buyer's Agent
Wenting Gong
Skyline Properties, Inc.
List Price
$1,750,000
Sold Price
$1,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-11.43%
Views
62

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-10.73%
Original Mortgage
$775,000
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2014
Sold by
Leffler Stephanie G
Bought by
Leffler Stephanie G

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2008
Sold by
Leffler Scott A
Bought by
Leffler Robert P

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2008
Sold by
Leffler Joie A
Bought by
Leffler Robert P

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2008
Sold by
Leffler Robert P
Bought by
Leffler Robert P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 1991
Sold by
Leffler Helen L Et Al $Er
Bought by
Leffler Helen L
Source: Public Records

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
Blue Ocean Holiday Llc $313 None Listed On Document
Gong Shiping $1,550,000 First American Title Insurance
Leffler Stephanie G -- None Available
Leffler Robert P $131,541 First American
Leffler Robert P $131,541 First American
Leffler Robert P $131,541 None Available
Leffler Robert P -- First American
Leffler Robert P -- None Available
Leffler Helen L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gong Shiping $775,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/13/2023 12/13/23 Sold $1,550,000 -11.4% $760 / Sq Ft
10/27/2023 10/27/23 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2023 09/22/23 For Sale $1,750,000 -- $858 / 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 $16,365 $1,407,000 $668,000 $739,000
2023 $15,741 $1,272,000 $605,000 $667,000
2022 $14,669 $1,372,000 $616,000 $756,000
2021 $13,256 $1,122,000 $560,000 $562,000
2020 $11,920 $957,000 $514,000 $443,000
2018 $12,953 $951,000 $436,000 $515,000
2017 $12,445 $867,000 $408,000 $459,000
2016 $10,996 $842,000 $408,000 $434,000
2015 $10,392 $755,000 $379,000 $376,000
2014 -- $706,000 $353,000 $353,000
2013 -- $597,000 $337,000 $260,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2160350

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 201380-1800