NOT LISTED FOR SALE

9820 159th Place NE Redmond, WA 98052

Education Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,618,000 - $2,153,100

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,300 Sq Ft
$801/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 24, 2021

Last sale price $1,830,000 $796 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,203/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Fruit Trees
  • Deck
  • Territorial View
  • Rockwell Elementary Rated A
  • Secluded Lot
  • Engineered Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of November 2021

Stunning west facing home with territorial views and magnificent sunsets on Education Hill. This extensively renovated 4 bedroom home sits on a quiet cul-de-sac with high end finishes and upgrades rarely seen. Spacious & sun filled great room has vaulted ceilings & opens to kitchen & nook. Fully finished lower level with guest bedroom, ¾ bath with heated floors, and huge bonus room. Updated bathrooms, European Oak floors, interior & exterior paint, new roof. Fantastic outdoor living offers 2 large Ipe decks perfect for entertaining. Serene & private backyard has extensive flagstone pathways, mature landscaping, fountain, garden area & plenty of room to play. Close to downtown Redmond, parks, trails, top-rated Lake WA schools. Pre-inspected.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Haleh Clapp

COMPASS License #134124 Listed on: 10/23/2021

COMPASS

Last Buyer's Agent

Sha Sha Zhong-Metzmaker

Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC License #126762

Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1856783

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,807

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • Open Space
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Secluded Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Territorial Views
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Rockwell Elementary School
  • Redmond Middle School

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Education Hill Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7205850060

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,807

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 14 - Split Entry
  • Effective Year Built: 2021
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1982

Interior Features

  • Features: Wired For Generator, Bath Off Master, Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, High Tech Cabling, Security System, Skylights, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk-In Closet
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, K
  • Bedrooms: 4.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 3
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Main: Main
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Main: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Lower: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Basement: Fully Finished
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Recreation Room: Lower
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2300
  • Square Footage Finished: 2300
  • Total Square Footage: 2300

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Total Covered Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Central A/C, Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Radiant, Hot Water Recirc Pump, Tankless Water Heater
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: City of Redmond
  • Water Company: City of Redmond
  • Water Heater: Garage-Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Education Hill

Schools

  • Elementary School: Rockwell Elem
  • Middle School: Redmond Middle
  • High School: Redmond High
  • School District: LKW
  • Junior High: Redmond Middle

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Cul-De-Sac, Open Space, Secluded
  • Lot Sq Ft: 11371
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
  • Parcel Number: 7205850060
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Fruit Trees, Garden Space

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021
  • Tax Amount: 7570

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Rockwell Elem
  • Senior High: Redmond High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2025
Sold by
Lu Ruoxi
Bought by
Lu Ruoxi and Liu Ruijing
Total Days on Market
1
Current Estimated Value
$1,842,275

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2025
Sold by
Lu Ruoxi
Bought by
Lu Ruoxi and Liu Ruijing

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2021
Closed on
Nov 17, 2021
Sold by
Smale Leonard T and Leonard Smale Revocable Trust
Bought by
Lu Ruoxi
Seller's Agent
Haleh Clapp
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Sha Sha Zhong-Metzmaker
Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC
List Price
$1,388,000
Sold Price
$1,830,000
Premium/Discount to List
$442,000
31.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.98%
Original Mortgage
$1,454,900
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2014
Sold by
Smale Leonard T
Bought by
Leonard Smale Revocable Trust and Smale Leonard T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 1989
Sold by
Pearce Christopher and Pearce Christine E
Bought by
Smale Leonard T
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
Lu Ruoxi $313 None Listed On Document
Lu Ruoxi $313 None Listed On Document
Lu Ruoxi $1,830,000 Chicago Title
Leonard Smale Revocable Trust -- None Available
Smale Leonard T $175,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lu Ruoxi $1,454,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/24/2021 11/24/21 Sold $1,830,000 +31.8% $796 / Sq Ft
10/24/2021 10/24/21 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2021 10/23/21 For Sale $1,388,000 -- $603 / 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 $10,807 $1,375,000 $711,000 $664,000
2023 $9,574 $1,157,000 $604,000 $553,000
2022 $8,216 $1,441,000 $757,000 $684,000
2021 $7,569 $955,000 $530,000 $425,000
2020 $7,627 $813,000 $452,000 $361,000
2018 $6,785 $746,000 $335,000 $411,000
2017 $5,669 $679,000 $309,000 $370,000
2016 $5,509 $592,000 $278,000 $314,000
2015 $5,248 $570,000 $269,000 $301,000
2014 -- $524,000 $250,000 $274,000
2013 -- $455,000 $219,000 $236,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Haleh Clapp

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Haleh Clapp

    Avenue Properties

    (310) 430-8672

    1 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Haleh Clapp
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  • Sha Sha Zhong-Metzmaker

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Sha Sha Zhong-Metzmaker

    Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC

    (618) 698-2037

    1 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Sha Sha Zhong-Metzmaker
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1856783

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 720585-0060

Washington King County Redmond 98052 Education Hill

9820 159th Place NE, Redmond, WA

This home is located at 9820 159th Place NE, Redmond, WA 98052 since 23 October 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,842,275, approximately $800 per square foot. This property was built in 1982. 9820 159th Place NE is a home located in King County with nearby schools including Rockwell Elementary, Redmond Middle School, and Redmond High School.

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