Listed by Engel & Voelkers Seattle DT
$425,000
PENDING

2535 S 288th St Unit 2 Federal Way, WA 98003

Estimated payment $3,016/month

Total Views 3,193
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,415 Sq Ft
$300 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Territorial View
  • Community Garden
  • Property is near public transit
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Balcony

About This Home

Welcome to Garden Townhomes! This spacious 3-bed, 2.50-bath home in a secure gated community offers comfort, convenience and style. Upstairs is a large primary suite featuring a walk-in closet, and primary full bathroom, while two generously sized bedrooms share a roomy main bath. The upstairs laundry room adds ease to daily living, and all appliances are included. Enjoy the great flow in the main living areas with space for dining, a large living room with gas fireplace and lovely views to the lush backyard, making this home just perfect! This unbeatable location near shopping, dining, parks and commuter routes makes everyday life a breeze. Schedule your showing today!

Listing Agent

Julie Fontanez-Laing

Engel & Voelkers Seattle DT License #105006 Listed on: 08/15/2025

Engel & Voelkers Seattle DT

Co-Listing Agent

Robert Laing

Engel & Voelkers Seattle DT License #27769

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2420136

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,131

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

HOA Fees

  • $410 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Metal Construction or Metal Frame
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,415 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Territorial Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Location

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

Schools

  • Valhalla Elementary School
  • Kilo Jnr High Middle School
  • Thomas Jefferson Hig High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Street terminates at a dead end

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, lawn service, road maintenance, security
  • 36 Units
  • Total Property Management Services Association
  • Secondary HOA Phone (253) 927-3076
  • Garden Townhomes Condominiums
  • Federal Way Subdivision
  • Park Phone (253) 927-3076 | Manager Total Property Management Services

Pet Policy

  • Pet Restriction

Additional Features

  • Community Garden
  • Gated Community

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,131

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$410 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • StyleCode: 32 - Townhouse
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Pending - Backup Offer Requested
  • Prev Status: Pending
  • Building Name: Garden Townhomes Condominiums
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1415
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DwellingType: Attached
  • NumberOfAccessStairs: 0
  • UnitFeatures: Balcony/Deck/Patio,Insulated Windows,Primary Bath,Skylights,Vaulted Ceilings,Walk-in Closet
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2420136?w=Consumer&agent=83977
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, Fireplace, Insulated Windows, Primary Bathroom, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Washer, Water Heater
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Stories: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 0
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 2
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • 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),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 2
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Metal/Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Metal/Vinyl
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • ViewFrom: Unit

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Individual Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Security: Security Gate, Security Service
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • ApplianceHookups: Cooking-Electric,Dryer-Electric,Washer
  • WaterCompany: Lakehaven Water
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Attic
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Cable TV, Garden Space, Gated, High Speed Int Avail
  • Park Manager Name: Total Property Management Services
  • Park Manager Phone: 253-927-3076
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 410
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Phone: 253-927-3076
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Subject to Restrictions
  • AssociationContactName: Total Property Management Services
  • CommonPropertyFeatures: Cable TV,Garden Space,Gated Entry,High Speed Int Avail,Security Gate

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Lawn Service, Road Maintenance, Security

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Federal Way
  • High School: Thomas Jefferson Hig
  • Middle Or Junior School: Kilo Jnr High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 2698000300
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Public Records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Public Records

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Insulated Windows
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4130.65

Multi Family

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

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Valhalla Elem

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Range of Values:

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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 $4,100 $365,000 $64,800 $300,200
2023 $4,565 $419,000 $46,600 $372,400
2022 $3,116 $351,000 $41,500 $309,500
2021 $3,224 $274,000 $36,300 $237,700
2020 $3,003 $267,000 $36,300 $230,700
2018 $2,958 $234,000 $33,700 $200,300
2017 $2,440 $208,000 $33,700 $174,300
2016 $2,370 $171,000 $33,700 $137,300
2015 $2,327 $159,000 $33,700 $125,300
2014 -- $160,000 $33,700 $126,300
2013 -- $112,000 $33,700 $78,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/21/2025 09/21/25 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2025 08/15/25 For Sale $425,000 +18.1% $300 / Sq Ft
06/04/2021 06/04/21 Sold $360,000 +14.3% $254 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/24/2021 05/24/21 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2021 05/20/21 For Sale $315,000 -- $223 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $360,000 Equity Title Of Wa Llc
Warranty Deed $149,900 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $142,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2420136

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 269800-0300