Listed by Best Choice Network LLC, Bought with Donita Dickinson RE, Inc
$540,000
SOLD SEP 19, 2025

3738 S 189th Place Seatac, WA 98188

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,480 Sq Ft
6,973 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$365 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Fruit Trees
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Property is near public transit
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of September 2025

Impeccably maintained & upgraded rambler ready for your personal touches. Privacy & serenity abound from the lush yard & quiet street. Gleaming hardwoods throughout plus tasteful colors. Large kitchen has granite countertops, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances plus large garden window over the sink. Eating counter divides kitchen from dining room that provides access to the private backyard covered patio and garden spaces. Primary bedroom has 2 huge closets 1 being a walk-in. The 4th bedroom could easily be a family/rec room and features vaulted ceiling and 2 skylights. Fireplace in both living and dining room. Commuter's dream location minutes to I 5, 99 and airport. Walk to fab YMCA or Community Park adjacent to Angle Lake

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Angelica Spates

Best Choice Network LLC License #26055 Listed on: 07/10/2025

Best Choice Network LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Luvlee Lee

Donita Dickinson RE, Inc License #102498

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2403744

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,249

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 6,973 Sq Ft Lot
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • South Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Block Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 1,480 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Detached Carport Space

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Location

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

Schools

  • Tyee High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Secondary HOA Phone (206) 769-0889
  • Seatac Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,249

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Leased Equipment,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1480
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: true
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2403744?w=Consumer&agent=65109
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1480
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 1.5
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 2
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1480
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Flat
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Block, Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • BusRouteNumber: 161,574

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Partially Fenced
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Midway
  • WaterCompany: Highlie
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Outside Closet
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric
  • CableConnected: Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Phone: 206-769-0889
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Highline
  • High School: Tyee High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 0236200070
  • Topography: Level,Sloped
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1601
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6973
  • Zoning: UL7200
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas, Wood

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6249

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas,Wood

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 14, 2013
Closed on
Feb 19, 2014
Sold by
Weaver Kimberly D and Weaver Crain W
Bought by
Snowder Frances E
Seller's Agent
Tracee Wik
John L. Scott, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Laura Crandall
HomeSmart Real Estate Assoc
List Price
$240,000
Sold Price
$240,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.32%
Original Mortgage
$192,000
Outstanding Balance
$145,820
Interest Rate
4.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$400,400

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2005
Sold by
Castner Susan C
Bought by
Weaver Craig W and Weaver Kimberly D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$38,950
Interest Rate
5.33%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 1992
Sold by
Kari Oiva I and Kari Bernice A
Bought by
Castner Susan C
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $240,000 Rainier Title
Warranty Deed $259,950 Ticor National
Warranty Deed $112,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $192,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $38,950 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $207,960 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/19/2025 09/19/25 Sold $540,000 -1.7% $365 / Sq Ft
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Price Changed $549,500 -2.7% $371 / Sq Ft
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Sale $565,000 +135.4% $382 / Sq Ft
02/25/2014 02/25/14 Sold $240,000 0.0% $162 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/23/2014 01/23/14 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2014 01/08/14 For Sale $240,000 0.0% $162 / Sq Ft
12/24/2013 12/24/13 Pending -- -- --
12/14/2013 12/14/13 For Sale $240,000 -- $162 / 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 $455 $575,000 $224,000 $351,000
2023 $469 $502,000 $205,000 $297,000
2022 $530 $516,000 $216,000 $300,000
2021 $541 $446,000 $188,000 $258,000
2020 $545 $185,000 $100,000 $85,000
2018 $912 $185,000 $100,000 $85,000
2017 $960 $341,000 $126,000 $215,000
2016 $1,469 $302,000 $113,000 $189,000
2015 $1,511 $268,000 $103,000 $165,000
2014 -- $244,000 $91,000 $153,000
2013 -- $185,000 $100,000 $85,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2403744

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 023620-0070