Welcome home to this spacious Des Moines rambler with basement featuring 3 bedrooms plus a den, a beautifully remodeled kitchen, open living and dining spaces, oak hardwood floors, triple-pane windows, and abundant storage. The daylight lower level with a private entrance offers an oversized rec room and additional living space. Enjoy a large, fully fenced terraced backyard, RV parking, and a peaceful setting just minutes to Seattle, parks, shopping, dining, Sea-Tac Airport, and major commuter routes.
Active
Listed by: Berkshire Hathaway HS NW • Tay Krull
Price cut: $10K (8/4)
$519,950
1022 S 197th Street, Des Moines, WA 98148
3beds
2,420sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.32 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$215/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 53 days |
- 1,215 |
- 95 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tay Krull,
Berkshire Hathaway HS NW,
Nalani Kaopuiki-Young,
Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2547759
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Triple Pane Windows
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,420
- Total interior livable area: 2,420 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, RV Parking
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace, Triple Pane Windows, Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Paved, Cable TV, Fenced-Fully, Patio, RV Parking
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope,Terraces
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 5245600120
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern,1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal/Vinyl, Stone
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1955
- Major remodel year: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public, Company: Highline Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: North Hill
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $215/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $569,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,075
- Date on market: 7/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 52 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2026 | Price change | $519,950-1.9%$215/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2547759 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $529,950$219/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2547759 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2026 | Pending sale | $529,950$219/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2547759 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $529,950+105.8%$219/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2547759 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2014 | Sold | $257,500-2.8%$106/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #688976 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2014 | Pending sale | $264,950$109/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX ALL CITY #688976 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2014 | Listed for sale | $264,950$109/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX All City Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,076 +16% | $569,000 +10.3% |
| 2024 | $6,098 +6.1% | $516,000 +10% |
| 2023 | $5,750 +2.3% | $469,000 -5.4% |
| 2022 | $5,620 +4.2% | $496,000 +18.7% |
| 2021 | $5,392 +3.7% | $418,000 +9.4% |
| 2020 | $5,200 +1.3% | $382,000 +0.3% |
| 2019 | $5,135 +13.2% | $381,000 +5.8% |
| 2018 | $4,534 -6% | $360,000 +10.1% |
| 2017 | $4,823 +47.5% | $327,000 +13.1% |
| 2016 | $3,270 | $289,000 +12.9% |
| 2015 | $3,270 | $256,000 +14.8% |
| 2014 | $3,270 | $223,000 +9.3% |
| 2013 | $3,270 | $204,000 +6.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $191,000 -14.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $224,000 -14.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $262,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $262,000 +12.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $232,000 +7.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $216,000 +6.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $203,000 +22.3% |
| 2001 | $2,162 +11.2% | $166,000 +18.6% |
| 2000 | $1,945 | $140,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
Payment breakdown
Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.Climate risks
Neighborhood: North Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10North Hill-Primary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Sylvester Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 5/10Mount Rainier High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: North Hill-Primary
- Middle: Sylvester Mid
- High: Mount Rainier High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- $799,9503 bd3 ba2.6k sqft19637 10th Pl S, Des Moines, WA 98148Sold
- $760,0003 bd3 ba2.5k sqft19631 10th Pl S, Des Moines, WA 98148Sold
- $849,9903 bd3 ba2.4k sqft1022 S 198th Ct, Des Moines, WA 98148Sold
- $938,6054 bd3 ba2.7k sqft1028 S 198th Ct, Des Moines, WA 98148Sold
- $838,0004 bd4 ba2.8k sqft19622 10th Pl S, Des Moines, WA 98148Sold
- $699,5004 bd3 ba2.2k sqft19643 10th Pl S LOT 55, Des Moines, WA 98148Off Market
- $569,9993 bd1 ba950 sqft19623 10th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98148Sold
- $644,6004 bd3 ba1.8k sqft1107 S 197th St LOT 5, Des Moines, WA 98148Off Market
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
Similar homes
- $525,0003 bd2 ba1.3k sqft24325 16th Avenue S, Des Moines, WA 98198Active
MLS ID #2566208, Jeimy Rivas Ruiz. NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID - $599,9505 bd2 ba2.4k sqft21443 13th Avenue S, Des Moines, WA 98198Active
MLS ID #2564069, Jennifer Sarginson. NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID - $539,9503 bd2 ba1.7k sqft26845 15th Avenue S, Des Moines, WA 98198Active
MLS ID #2539056, Tom E. Brunner. NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID - $611,9953 bd2 ba1.3k sqft10837 SE 217th Street, Kent, WA 98031Active
MLS ID #2570611, Stacie Whitfield. NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID - $644,9994 bd2 ba1.5k sqftBow Vista, SeaTac, WA 98188ActiveMLS ID #2570204, Gregory Towne. NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $575,0003 bd2 ba1.2k sqftSmiths R O Orchard Trs To Kent, Kent, WA 98030ActiveMLS ID #2561057, Tracy Romano. NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $499,9503 bd2 ba1.2k sqft31226 6th Avenue S, Federal Way, WA 98003ActiveMLS ID #2560643, Pete Warren. NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $549,9993 bd2 ba1.4k sqft22309 115th Place SE, Kent, WA 98031ActiveMLS ID #2552923, Mark Queen. NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $539,0003 bd2 ba1.5k sqft31244 9th Avenue S, Federal Way, WA 98003ActiveMLS ID #2551337, Kathleen Filbert. NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $669,9003 bd3 ba2.5k sqft3841 177th Street, SeaTac, WA 98188ActiveMLS ID #2561174, Rachelle Willhite. NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $640,0004 bd2 ba1.6k sqft906 SW 130th Street, Burien, WA 98146ActiveMLS ID #2567601, Lana Rackley. NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $530,0002 bd2 ba1.7k sqft415 R Street NE, Auburn, WA 98002ActiveMLS ID #2561782, Shannon Anderson. NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $530,0003 bd2 ba1.9k sqft3512 SE Salmonberry Road, Port Orchard, WA 98366ActiveMLS ID #2543181, Dan Marks. NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $610,0004 bd2 ba1.6k sqft3421 S 288th Street, Auburn, WA 98001ActiveMLS ID #2554076, Isaac Ortiz. NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $529,9503 bd2 ba1.6k sqftAlderwood South, Federal Way, WA 98023ActiveMLS ID #2561529, Chi Nguyen. NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $565,0003 bd2 ba1.3k sqftKingspark, Auburn, WA 98001ActiveMLS ID #2555451, Patrick J. Smith. NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $648,0004 bd3 ba2.2k sqftJudys Forest Add, Seattle, WA 98146ActiveMLS ID #2557356, Karen Santa. NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $530,0003 bd2 ba1.3k sqft1001 19th Street SE, Auburn, WA 98002ActiveMLS ID #2512164, Stephanie Bazan. NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $545,0004 bd3 ba2.3k sqft36521 25th Avenue S, Federal Way, WA 98003ActiveMLS ID #2548225, Karri Calvillo. NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
- $644,0004 bd3 ba2.2k sqft29356 38th Place S, Auburn, WA 98001ActiveMLS ID #2567337, Celeste Zarling. NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
