NOT LISTED FOR SALE

702 S 281st St Unit 202 Des Moines, WA 98198

Redondo-Des Moines Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $656,000 - $765,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,371 Sq Ft
$496/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold May 11, 2023

Last sale price $695,000 $507 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,014/month

6 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 May 2023

Have you always wanted to live on the water but did not think it was possible? Dreams do come true! These 8 units are uniquely situated on the water with unobstructed views of Puget Sound, and the Olympic Mountains. Walk the boardwalk, breathe the sea air, watch the eagles and seals, contemplate cruise ships going by. Then dine at Salty's. Why not have it all, in this beautify home that is completely remodeled. New hardwood floors. Stunning kitchen that is open concept to dining, great room, gas fireplace, and the views that never quit. Private deck the length of the home. So much to enjoy living in Redondo Beach. Great neighbors that have resided here for decades, do not want to leave. Two parking spaces in secure garage. Guest parking

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lorna Ava

Coldwell Banker Danforth License #4013 Listed on: 03/27/2023

Coldwell Banker Danforth

Co-Listed By

Douglas Ava

Coldwell Banker Danforth License #44472

Last Buyer's Agent

Kim Tso

Western Homes Realty License #13485

Western Homes Realty

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2047110

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,646

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • Low Bank Waterfront Property
  • Home fronts a sound
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $496 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Common or Shared Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

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

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,371 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Balcony
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Down Payment Assistance Available
  • Assessor Parcel Number 8944180050

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Community
  • Association fees include cable TV, common area maintenance, earthquake insurance, garbage, lawn service, sewer, water
  • 8 Units
  • Chris Oneal Association
  • Secondary HOA Phone (253) 874-5250
  • Vila Mar Vista Condos
  • Redondo Subdivision
  • Park Phone (253) 874-5250 | Manager Chris Oneal

Amenities

  • Elevator

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,646

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$496 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • StyleCode: 34 - Condo (3 Levels)
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,GarbageDisposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer,LeasedEquipment
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Building Name: Vila Mar Vista
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1371
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DwellingType: Attached
  • NumberOfAccessStairs: 0
  • RemodeledUpdated: true
  • UnitFeatures: Balcony/Deck/Patio,Insulated Windows,Primary Bath,Sprinkler System,Walk-in Closet
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 778

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony/Deck/Patio, Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, Ice Maker, Washer, Water Heater
  • 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: 2
  • StorageNo: first floor
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer
  • StorageLocation: main floor (end)
  • WindowCoverings: motorized blinds and black out
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Common Garage, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • ParkingSpaceNumbers: 11,12

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Insert, Radiant
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • ApplianceHookups: Cooking-Electric,Dryer-Electric,Ice Maker,Washer
  • WaterHeaterLocation: closet
  • WaterHeaterType: electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Age Restriction, Cable TV, Elevator, Fire Sprinklers, Gated, High Speed Int Avail, Outside Entry, Gated
  • Park Manager Name: Chris Oneal
  • Park Manager Phone: 253-874-5250
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Association Fee: 496
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Phone: 253-874-5250
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: No Dogs or Cats
  • AssociationContactName: Chris Oneal
  • CoOp: false
  • CommonPropertyFeatures: Age Restriction,Cable TV,Elevator,Fire Sprinklers,Gated Entry,High Speed Int Avail,Outside Entry,Security Gate

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Maintenance, Earthquake Insurance, Garbage, Lawn Service, See Remarks, Sewer, Water
  • NWM_OtherDuesOrFeesYN: false

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Federal Way

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 8944180050
  • 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

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6646

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
Mar 27, 2023
Closed on
May 8, 2023
Sold by
Bollaert Rebecca R
Bought by
Wong Sonny K and Wong Macky Y
Seller's Agent
Lorna Ava
Coldwell Banker Danforth
Buyer's Agent
Kim Tso
Western Homes Realty
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$695,000
Views
46
Current Estimated Value
$702,364

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,364
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.08%
Original Mortgage
$265,000
Outstanding Balance
$258,951
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$437,213

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2014
Sold by
Behrns Cheri Shane and Behrns Dussault Cheri
Bought by
Bollaert Rebecca

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 1998
Sold by
L & V Holdings I Corp
Bought by
Behrns Charlene and Behrns Dussault Cheri

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 1997
Sold by
Moore Darlene Jane and Scotty Evelyn N
Bought by
L & V Holdings I Corp

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$164,701
Interest Rate
7.23%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wong Sonny K $695,000 Rainier Title
Bollaert Rebecca $384,000 First American
Behrns Charlene -- Transnation Title Insurance
L & V Holdings I Corp $227,500 Transnation Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wong Sonny K $265,000
Previous Owner L & V Holdings I Corp $164,701
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/11/2023 05/11/23 Sold $695,000 0.0% $507 / Sq Ft
04/02/2023 04/02/23 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2023 03/27/23 For Sale $695,000 -- $507 / 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 $7,256 $672,000 $37,300 $634,700
2023 $6,646 $722,000 $35,300 $686,700
2022 $6,725 $657,000 $32,600 $624,400
2021 $6,405 $580,000 $32,600 $547,400
2020 $5,452 $518,000 $32,600 $485,400
2018 $6,037 $420,000 $32,600 $387,400
2017 $5,799 $408,000 $24,400 $383,600
2016 $5,019 $390,000 $24,400 $365,600
2015 $4,823 $321,000 $24,400 $296,600
2014 -- $316,000 $19,000 $297,000
2013 -- $327,000 $19,000 $308,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lorna Ava

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Lorna Ava

    Coldwell Banker Danforth

    (206) 718-2509

    6 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Lorna Ava
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  • Douglas Ava

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Douglas Ava

    Coldwell Banker Danforth

    (206) 718-2508

    4 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    Douglas Ava
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  • Kim Tso

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Kim Tso

    Western Homes Realty

    (206) 898-1021

    1 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Kim Tso
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2047110

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 894418-0050

Washington King County Des Moines 98198 Redondo-Des Moines

702 S 281st St Unit 202, Des Moines, WA

This home is located at 702 S 281st St Unit 202, Des Moines, WA 98198 since 27 March 2023 and is currently estimated at $702,364, approximately $512 per square foot. This property was built in 1979. 702 S 281st St Unit 202 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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