Listed by Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty, Bought with John L. Scott, Inc
$800,000
SOLD DEC 20, 2024

702 S 281st St Unit 201 Des Moines, WA 98198

Redondo-Des Moines Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,479 Sq Ft
$528/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$541 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Low Bank Waterfront Property
  • Senior Community
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Views of a Sound
  • Gated Community
  • 3-minute walk to Redondo Park

About This Home

As of December 2024

Rare opportunity to own a unique 2 bed, 2 bath waterfront condo in Redondo beach. Spectacular unobstructed Puget Sound, island & Olympic Mountain views are just steps away from the desirable beachfront community of Redondo. With its boardwalk, beaches, boat launch, Wooton Park, and its MasT aquarium to explore. Wide open, uninterrupted views from living, dining, kitchen and sunroom, perfect place to sit with your favorite beverage while taking in the most amazing sunsets. Watch the seagulls, eagles or a blue heron catch its dinner. If you are lucky enough you may even see a pod of Orca's swim by. The secured common garage has 2 dedicated parking spaces + 2 additional private secure storage spaces. Come experience the magic of Redondo.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gabriele Hugo

Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty License #74881 Listed on: 11/11/2024

Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty

Last Buyer's Agent

Phillip Rodocker

John L. Scott, Inc License #23636

John L. Scott, Inc

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2308052

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,513

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • Low Bank Waterfront Property
  • Home fronts a sound
  • End Unit
  • West Facing Home
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $528 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Common or Shared Parking

Property Views

  • Views of a Sound
  • Bay
  • Strait Views
  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,479 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Community
  • Association fees include common area maintenance, garbage, sewer, water
  • 8 Units
  • Kris O'neal Association
  • Secondary HOA Phone (253) 874-5250
  • Villa Mar Vista Condos
  • Redondo Subdivision
  • Park Phone (253) 874-5250 | Manager Kris O'Neal

Amenities

  • Elevator

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,513

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$528 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • StyleCode: 34 - Condo (3 Levels)
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 2
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Building Name: Villa Mar Vista
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1479
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DwellingType: Attached
  • NumberOfAccessStairs: 8
  • UnitFeatures: End Unit,Insulated Windows,Primary Bath,Sprinkler System,Walk-in Closet
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2308052?w=Consumer&agent=39837
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 240

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • 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: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, Fireplace, Wall to Wall Carpet, Washer
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 0
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • FloorNumberOfUnit: 201
  • StorageNo: #201
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • StorageLocation: Next to elevator & next to garage
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Flat
  • View: Bay, Mountain(s), Sound, Strait, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Curbs
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Bank-Low, Saltwater, Sound
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Stucco
  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • ViewFrom: Unit
  • WaterAccess: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Security: SecurityGate
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • ApplianceHookups: Cooking-Electric,Dryer-Electric,Washer
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: HOA
  • WaterCompany: HOA

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Age Restriction, Elevator, Fire Sprinklers, Gated
  • Park Manager Name: Kris O'Neal
  • Park Manager Phone: 253-874-5250
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Association Fee: 528
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Phone: 253-874-5250
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: No Dogs or Cats
  • AssociationContactName: Kris O'Neal
  • CoOp: false
  • CommonPropertyFeatures: Age Restriction,Elevator,Fire Sprinklers,Gated Entry,Security Gate

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Garbage, Sewer, Water

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Federal Way

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 8944180040
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist

Green Features

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

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8513

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 8
  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas
  • UnitsInBuildingTotal: 8

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 11, 2024
Closed on
Dec 16, 2024
Sold by
Blunt Margie Lou
Bought by
Shawgo Mike and Shawgo Sue Richter
Seller's Agent
Gabriele Hugo
Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty
Buyer's Agent
Phillip Rodocker
John L. Scott, Inc
List Price
$848,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$48,000
-5.66%
Views
12
Current Estimated Value
$804,463

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,463
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2024
Sold by
Brill Family Trust and Brill Thad R
Bought by
Blunt Margie Lou

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 1998
Sold by
Brill Robert E and Brill Patricia M
Bought by
Brill Robert E and Brill Patricia M
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $800,000 Rainier Title
Warranty Deed $800,000 Rainier Title
Special Warranty Deed $313 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/20/2024 12/20/24 Sold $800,000 -5.7% $541 / Sq Ft
12/05/2024 12/05/24 Pending -- -- --
11/11/2024 11/11/24 For Sale $848,000 -- $573 / 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 $7,327 $677,000 $40,200 $636,800
2023 $8,513 $762,000 $38,000 $724,000
2022 $7,009 $694,000 $35,100 $658,900
2021 $6,744 $605,000 $35,100 $569,900
2020 $5,706 $546,000 $35,100 $510,900
2018 $6,371 $442,000 $35,100 $406,900
2017 $6,134 $431,000 $26,300 $404,700
2016 $5,326 $413,000 $26,300 $386,700
2015 $5,122 $341,000 $26,300 $314,700
2014 -- $336,000 $20,400 $315,600
2013 -- $344,000 $20,400 $323,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gabriele Hugo

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Gabriele Hugo

    Reaologics Sothebys International Realty

    (206) 953-1870

    8 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Gabriele Hugo
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  • Phillip Rodocker

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Phillip Rodocker

    John L Scott

    (206) 914-7252

    1 in this area

    264 Total Sales

    Phillip Rodocker
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2308052

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 894418-0040

Washington King County Des Moines 98198 Redondo-Des Moines

702 S 281st St Unit 201, Des Moines, WA

This home is located at 702 S 281st St Unit 201, Des Moines, WA 98198 and is currently priced at $800,000, approximately $540 per square foot. This property was built in 1979. 702 S 281st St Unit 201 is a home located in King County with nearby schools including Woodmont Elementary School, Sacajawea Middle School, and Federal Way High School.

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