Listed by Windermere RE Vashon-Maury Isl, Bought with eXp Realty
$680,000
SOLD AUG 15, 2025

26028 Bates Walk SW Vashon, WA 98070

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,480 Sq Ft
0.27 Acres

Recently Sold

$459 Per Sq Ft

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 60 Feet of Waterfront
  • Views of a Sound
  • Deck
  • Chautauqua Elementary School Rated A-
  • Spa
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of August 2025

Bates Walk - Vashon Island’s delightful walk-in community – is nestled along Paradise Cove’s deep sandy beach. This tranquil retreat offers spectacular sunset views across Colvos Passage to the Olympics. Enjoy the boat launch, space for kayaks, sturdy bulkhead, and lush landscaping. A level terrace among the trees has space for a chicken coop or campsite. The home’s upper level has an open concept living, dining and kitchen area with ample newer deck. Each level has a bedroom and bath. Opportunity to complete renovations to your taste. Buyer to replace failed septic system. Approved septic design and installation bid available. Enjoy end of the path privacy. Refresh the senses, rest and relax, you are home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Margaret Briggs

Windermere RE Vashon-Maury Isl License #121570 Listed on: 06/30/2025

Windermere RE Vashon-Maury Isl

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Greenberg

eXp Realty License #11013

eXp Realty

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2401251

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,517

Year Built

  • Built in 1958 | Under Construction

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • 60 Feet of Waterfront
  • West Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Poured Concrete
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,480 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Views of a Sound
  • Storm Windows
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Softwood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Spa Bath

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck

Schools

  • Chautauqua Elementary School
  • Mcmurray Mid Middle School
  • Vashon Isl High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Paradise Cove Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,517

Year Built

Built in 1958 | Under Construction

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Cabin
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1480
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2401251?w=Consumer&agent=105625
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 16

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Softwood
  • Interior Amenities: Double Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Hot Tub/Spa, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1480
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1480
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 1
  • BedroomsUpper: 1
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • FireplacesLower: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Sound
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Low Bank
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Metal/Vinyl
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Metal/Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier, Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Under Construction
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: false
  • WaterfrontFootage: 60

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Community
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Fireplace Insert, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Septic
  • WaterCompany: Paradise Cove Water System
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Basement
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric
  • CableConnected: Comcast
  • InternetConnected: Comcast

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Vashon Island
  • High School: Vashon Isl High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mcmurray Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 2622029058
  • Topography: Level,Sloped
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2694
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11735
  • Zoning: RA2.5
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,High Speed Internet,Hot Tub/Spa
  • MLSLotSizeSource: King County
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: King County
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Wood

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7517

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Wood

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Chautauqua Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2009
Sold by
Tonkin Jerry D and Tonkin Judith D
Bought by
Roberts Donald C and Roberts Susan L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$355,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2006
Sold by
Tonkin Judith D and Tonkin Jerry D
Bought by
Roberts Donald C and Roberts Susan L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
6.44%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2005
Sold by
Wilson Louise
Bought by
Tonkin Jerry D and Tonkin Judith D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Accommodation
Warranty Deed $450,000 Pacific Nw Tit
Warranty Deed $150,000 Pacific Nw Tit
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $435,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $355,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $380,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $70,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Sold $680,000 0.0% $459 / Sq Ft
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Pending -- -- --
06/30/2025 06/30/25 For Sale $680,000 -- $459 / 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 $7,519 $687,000 $357,000 $330,000
2023 $7,119 $636,000 $348,000 $288,000
2022 $6,631 $724,000 $383,000 $341,000
2021 $6,123 $561,000 $302,000 $259,000
2020 $6,173 $469,000 $275,000 $194,000
2018 $5,813 $507,000 $347,000 $160,000
2017 $4,730 $450,000 $331,000 $119,000
2016 $4,993 $385,000 $284,000 $101,000
2015 $4,106 $397,000 $284,000 $113,000
2014 -- $316,000 $242,000 $74,000
2013 -- $304,000 $242,000 $62,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2401251

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 262202-9058