Listed by Real Broker LLC, Bought with Champions Real Estate
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2523 S 288th St Unit 2 Federal Way, WA 98003

Estimated Value: $416,000 - $431,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,415 Sq Ft
$300/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 03, 2024

Last sale price $415,000 $293 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,992/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ground Level Unit
  • Property is near public transit
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gated Community
  • Secluded Lot
  • Private Yard

About This Home

As of September 2024

Move-in ready in desirable Garden Townhomes! Private gated community feels safe and secluded, with fully fenced property bordered by mature trees. You'll forget you are in the middle of town! Plenty of guest parking available and plenty of storage inside. Upon entering this townhome, notice the radiant skylight placed above the center stairwell, reaching all corners of the home with its light. Living room opens to the lush and expansive shared backyard. Primary has vaulted ceiling with sunburst window, walk-in closet, and attached full bath with skylight. 2 large guest bedrooms are also upstairs with their own full bath and laundry. Centrally located near Safeway, metro transit, & I5 for easy commute. Home is virtually staged!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Berg

Real Broker LLC License #25391 Listed on: 08/01/2024

Real Broker LLC

Co-Listed By

Tracey Zuck

Real Broker LLC License #123980

Last Buyer's Agent

Grace Wamwere

Champions Real Estate License #130163

Champions Real Estate

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2269813

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,565

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 4.3

HOA Fees

  • $411 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Uncovered Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,415 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio

Location

  • Ground Level Unit
  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a bus stop

Additional Features

  • Private Yard
  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance
  • 36 Units
  • Total Property Management Association
  • Secondary HOA Phone (253) 927-3076
  • Garden Townhomes Condos
  • Federal Way Subdivision
  • Park Phone (253) 927-3076 | Manager Sarah Paulette, Total Property Management Services

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Security

  • Gated Community

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,565

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$411 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • StyleCode: 32 - Townhouse
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Building Name: Garden Townhomes
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1415
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DwellingType: Attached
  • NumberOfAccessStairs: 0
  • UnitFeatures: Alarm System,Balcony/Deck/Patio,Ground Floor,Primary Bath,Skylights,Top Floor,Vaulted Ceilings,Walk-in Closet,Yard
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2269813?w=Consumer&agent=86139
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony/Deck/Patio, Ceramic Tile, Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, Fireplace, Laminate Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Washer, Yard
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Stories: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 0
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 2
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • FloorNumberOfUnit: 1
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 2
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Paved, Secluded
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Metal/Vinyl
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • BusRouteNumber: 183

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Individual Garage, Uncovered
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Security: AlarmSystem, SecurityGate
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • ApplianceHookups: Cooking-Electric,Dryer-Electric,Washer
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Attic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated, Outside Entry, See Remarks
  • Park Manager Name: Sarah Paulette, Total Property Management Services
  • Park Manager Phone: 253-927-3076
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 411
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Phone: 253-927-3076
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: See Remarks, Subj to Restrictions
  • AssociationContactName: Total Property Management
  • CommonPropertyFeatures: Gated Entry,Outside Entry,Security Gate,See Remarks

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Federal Way

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 2698000060
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • RentalCap: At or above Rental Cap (See Remarks)

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4565

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 36
  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas
  • UnitsInBuildingTotal: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2024
Closed on
Aug 29, 2024
Sold by
Birch Revocable Living Trust and Birch Sunhi
Bought by
Njoroge Josphine and Ngugi Jacinta
Seller's Agent
David Berg
Real Broker LLC
Buyer's Agent
Grace Wamwere
Champions Real Estate
List Price
$410,000
Sold Price
$415,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.22%
Views
246
Current Estimated Value
$424,083

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$9,083
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.73%
Original Mortgage
$16,102
Outstanding Balance
$11,034
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$411,499

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2016
Sold by
Birch Sunhi
Bought by
Birch Sun Hi and Birch Revocable Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2011
Sold by
Birch Edwin A
Bought by
Birch Sunhi

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2002
Sold by
Funk Mark S and Funk Sherry K
Bought by
Deleon Francisco C and Deleon Maria B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,400
Interest Rate
6.84%
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
Njoroge Josphine $415,000 Wfg National Title
Birch Sun Hi -- None Available
Birch Sunhi -- Ticor National
Birch Sunhi $135,500 Ticor National
Deleon Francisco C $153,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Njoroge Josphine $16,102
Open Njoroge Josphine $402,550
Previous Owner Birch Edwin A $101,250
Previous Owner Deleon Francisco C $225,000
Previous Owner Deleon Francisco C $166,500
Previous Owner Deleon Francisco C $148,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/03/2024 09/03/24 Sold $415,000 +1.2% $293 / Sq Ft
08/13/2024 08/13/24 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2024 08/01/24 For Sale $410,000 -- $290 / 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 $4,100 $365,000 $65,000 $300,000
2023 $4,565 $419,000 $46,800 $372,200
2022 $3,116 $351,000 $41,600 $309,400
2021 $3,224 $274,000 $36,400 $237,600
2020 $3,003 $267,000 $36,400 $230,600
2018 $2,958 $234,000 $33,800 $200,200
2017 $2,440 $208,000 $33,800 $174,200
2016 $2,370 $171,000 $33,800 $137,200
2015 $2,327 $159,000 $33,800 $125,200
2014 -- $160,000 $33,800 $126,200
2013 -- $112,000 $33,800 $78,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2269813

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 269800-0060