Beautifully updated home in the desirable Cherokee Bay Community! Light-filled living spaces feature a cozy fireplace, bay window, and open flow to the dining area. The spacious kitchen offers quartz counters, Huntwood custom cabinets, SS appliances, and a large island—perfect for gatherings. Downstairs, enjoy a second living area w/fireplace, wet bar, and patio for easy entertaining. Upper level includes a serene primary suite w/a private deck and comfortable secondary bedrooms. Step outside to a fully fenced yard w/lush landscaping, garden space, and a peaceful water feature. Enjoy the community’s private beach, park, and lake access. Great location near parks, shopping, and top-rated Tahoma Schools. Move-in ready and full of charm!
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Listed by: Excel Real Estate Experts • Melissa Samsell
Bought with: Windermere Real Estate Co.
$685,000
21842 SE 265th Way, Maple Valley, WA 98038
3beds
1,860sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
8,677 Square Feet Lot
$670,600 Zestimate®
$368/sqft
$3,419 Estimated rent
Home value
$670,600
$617,000 - $731,000
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Cozy fireplacePatio for easy entertainingGarden spaceSpacious kitchenComfortable secondary bedroomsLarge islandSerene primary suite
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Nov 03
Listed by:
Melissa Samsell,
Excel Real Estate Experts,
Jeremy Mellick,
Excel Real Estate Experts
Bought with:
Michael Schrepfer, 95681
Windermere Real Estate Co.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2447160
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Daylight
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,860
- Total interior livable area: 1,860 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 8,677 Square Feet
- Features: Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, High Speed Internet, Patio
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 1545804470
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tri-Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Soos Creek
- Water: Community, Company: Cherokee Bay
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Athletic Court, Boat Launch, CCRs, Clubhouse, Park, Playground
- Subdivision: Maple Valley
HOA
- HOA fee: $50 monthly
Location
- Region: Maple Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $368/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $665,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,080
- Offers reviewed: 11/03/2025
- Date on market: 12/28/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 206 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Sold | $685,000+5.4%$368/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2447160 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2025 | Pending sale | $649,950$349/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2447160 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $649,950$349/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2447160 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,472 +5.5% | $665,000 +4.6% |
| 2024 | $7,080 +19.5% | $636,000 +22.3% |
| 2023 | $5,927 +5.6% | $520,000 -12% |
| 2022 | $5,613 +7.6% | $591,000 +29.3% |
| 2021 | $5,217 +7.9% | $457,000 +17.8% |
| 2020 | $4,834 +15.1% | $388,000 +5.7% |
| 2019 | $4,202 +7.6% | $367,000 +3.4% |
| 2018 | $3,905 -11.4% | $355,000 +9.2% |
| 2017 | $4,410 +16.9% | $325,000 +12.8% |
| 2016 | $3,772 | $288,000 +6.3% |
| 2015 | $3,772 | $271,000 +5% |
| 2014 | $3,772 | $258,000 +25.2% |
| 2013 | $3,772 | $206,000 +4.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $197,000 -13.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $228,000 -9.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $252,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $252,000 +5.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $239,000 +5.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $227,000 +5.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $216,000 +25.6% |
| 2001 | $2,468 +5.2% | $172,000 +6.2% |
| 2000 | $2,346 | $162,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 98038
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lake Wilderness Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Maple View Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 9/10Tahoma Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lake Wilderness Elem
- Middle: Maple View Middle School
- High: Tahoma Snr 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.
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