PRICED TO SELL!!! NO HOA and a preferred lender credit available, up to 1% closing costs help! Built in 1920, this well-maintained home has withstood the test of time, offering solid construction paired with thoughtful modern updates. Inside, enjoy the beautiful modern updates to include granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, durable LVP flooring, sound-resistant windows, and a 50-year roof for long-term peace of mind. This home was pre-inspected so you can see how SOLID this home truly is. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a 1-car garage, blending classic character with comfortable living. A cozy fireplace adds warmth during cooler months. Located at the end of a quiet dead-end road, the property offers exceptional privacy while remaining just minutes from the Des Moines waterfront, marina, beaches, restaurants, and local shops. The generous lot offers future potential, including space to explore a DADU/ADU, detached shop, or 2nd small residence (buyer to verify). The ravine behind the home was previously evaluated by a geotechnical surveyor and determined to be stable. You have peace of mind knowing the privacy and serenity of this property will never change -the land behind the home is YOURS, ensuring lasting privacy with no future development. That means the privacy of this property will always remain in place! This is a rare opportunity where charm, updates, location & potential come together. Come see it, fall in love and move into your next home!
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Listed by: KW Lake Washington So • Danylle Guerrero
Price cut: $15K (5/17)
$500,000
1251 S 230th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198
2beds
1,167sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
0.72 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$428/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceSolid constructionBeautiful modern updatesExceptional privacyDurable lvp flooringGenerous lotStainless steel appliances
- 271 days |
- 1,187 |
- 84 |
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Danylle Guerrero,
KW Lake Washington So
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2443099
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Garage
Heating
- Fireplace, Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Windows: Triple Pane Windows
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,167
- Total interior livable area: 1,167 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dining Room, Fireplace, Triple Pane Windows, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.72 Acres
- Features: Dead End Street, Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Topography: Partial Slope,Steep Slope
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 2011400112
- Zoning: RS-8400
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 1/2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Products
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Midway Sewer
- Water: Public, Company: King County Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Des Moines
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $428/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $512,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,889
- Date on market: 10/8/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 273 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Road surface type: Dirt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,532/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/17/2026 | Price change | $500,000-2.9%$428/sqft |
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| 5/4/2026 | Price change | $515,000-1.9%$441/sqft |
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| 3/13/2026 | Price change | $525,000-2.8%$450/sqft |
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| 3/4/2026 | Price change | $540,000-1.8%$463/sqft |
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| 12/30/2025 | Price change | $550,000-4.3%$471/sqft |
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| 12/11/2025 | Price change | $575,000-4.2%$493/sqft |
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| 11/6/2025 | Price change | $600,000-2.9%$514/sqft |
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| 10/26/2025 | Price change | $618,000-1.1%$530/sqft |
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| 10/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $625,000+86.6%$536/sqft |
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| 3/26/2018 | Sold | $335,000-1.5%$287/sqft |
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| 2/21/2018 | Pending sale | $339,950$291/sqft |
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| 2/14/2018 | Price change | $339,950-1.4%$291/sqft |
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| 1/26/2018 | Listed for sale | $344,950$296/sqft |
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| 1/13/2018 | Pending sale | $344,950$296/sqft |
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| 1/3/2018 | Price change | $344,950-1.4%$296/sqft |
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| 12/7/2017 | Price change | $349,950-1.4%$300/sqft |
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| 11/30/2017 | Price change | $354,950-1.4%$304/sqft |
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| 11/8/2017 | Listed for sale | $359,950+54.5%$308/sqft |
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| 9/5/2017 | Sold | $233,000+66.4%$200/sqft |
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| 4/7/2017 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 11/27/2013 | Listing removed | $140,000$120/sqft |
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| 9/7/2013 | Pending sale | $140,000$120/sqft |
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| 8/30/2013 | Price change | $140,000-17.6%$120/sqft |
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| 8/29/2013 | Listed for sale | $170,000+63.7%$146/sqft |
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| 9/8/2011 | Listing removed | $1,300$1/sqft |
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| 11/23/1998 | Sold | $103,848$89/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,431 +9.2% | $512,000 +3.4% |
| 2024 | $5,888 +6.2% | $495,000 +11.5% |
| 2023 | $5,547 -0.1% | $444,000 -7.9% |
| 2022 | $5,553 +9.4% | $482,000 +24.9% |
| 2021 | $5,074 +11.6% | $386,000 +18.4% |
| 2020 | $4,545 +4.7% | $326,000 +3.8% |
| 2019 | $4,342 +33.3% | $314,000 +26.6% |
| 2018 | $3,258 -5% | $248,000 +10.7% |
| 2017 | $3,428 +42.3% | $224,000 +21.1% |
| 2016 | $2,409 | $185,000 +9.5% |
| 2015 | $2,409 | $169,000 +7% |
| 2014 | $2,409 | $158,000 +28.5% |
| 2013 | $2,409 | $123,000 -25.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $165,000 -7.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $179,000 -11.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $203,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $203,000 -19.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $252,000 +5.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $238,000 +17.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $202,000 +40.3% |
| 2001 | $1,902 +16.1% | $144,000 +24.1% |
| 2000 | $1,638 | $116,000 |
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Neighborhood: Central Des Moines
Nearby schools
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- 4/10Des Moines Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Pacific Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Mount Rainier High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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- King County
- Des Moines
- 98198
- Central Des Moines
- 1251 S 230th Street
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