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!
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
DateNameOwned ForOwner Type
Apr 2024 - PresentBlue Ocean Holiday Llc1 Year and 1 Month
Company
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 3, 2024
Sold by
Gong Shiping and Chen Fengnian
Bought by
Blue Ocean Holiday Llc
Total Days on Market
35
Current Estimated Value
$1,325,166
Dec 2023 - Apr 2024Gong Shiping and Chen Fengnian4 Months
Private Individual
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
-18.58%
Original Mortgage
$775,000
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Oct 2014 - Dec 2023Leffler Stephanie G9 Years and 2 Months
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 14, 2014
Sold by
Leffler Stephanie G
Bought by
Leffler Stephanie G
May 2008 - Oct 2014Leffler Robert P6 Years and 5 Months
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 31, 2008
Sold by
Leffler Scott A
Bought by
Leffler Robert P
May 2008 - May 2008Leffler Robert PLess than a month
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 30, 2008
Sold by
Leffler Joie A
Bought by
Leffler Robert P
May 2008 - May 2008Leffler Robert PLess than a month
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 29, 2008
Sold by
Leffler Robert P
Bought by
Leffler Robert P
Jun 1991 - May 2008Leffler Helen L16 Years and 11 Months
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 28, 1991
Sold by
Leffler Helen L Et Al $Er
Bought by
Leffler Helen L
Range of Values:
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This home is located at 24517 8th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198 since 22 September 2023 and is currently estimated at $1,325,166, approximately $649 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 24517 8th Ave S is a home located in King County with nearby schools including Parkside Elementary School, Pacific Middle School, and Mount Rainier High School.
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