This charming rambler is a true showstopper, featuring gorgeous, must-see updates throughout! Light, bright & completely move-in ready, this home welcomes you with a freshly painted interior & beautiful new luxury vinyl plank flooring that brings warmth & style to every room. The inviting living room boasts soaring vaulted ceilings & is centered around a cozy wood-burning brick fireplace, perfect for relaxing on crisp fall evenings. The open-concept living & dining areas flow seamlessly into the stunning, fully remodeled kitchen, showcasing quartz countertops, an oversized peninsula, classic shaker cabinetry & brand-new stainless-steel appliances, making it ideal for both everyday living & effortless entertaining. Retreat to the spacious primary suite featuring vaulted ceilings, a wall-to-wall closet & a beautifully remodeled en-suite bathroom. The main bathroom has also been completely updated with stylish, modern finishes. Step outside to your brand-new Trex deck, where you can enjoy refreshing Puget Sound breezes & peek-a-boo water views. Stairs lead down to the backyard, where lush, established landscaping surrounds much of the home, creating a peaceful outdoor setting. The large two-car garage provides plenty of storage, while additional off-street parking offers room for a small RV or boat. Convenient & desirable location, with easy access to shopping, restaurants, I5 & no HOA. This beautifully updated home truly has it all! Welcome Home!
Pending
Listed by: Windermere RE West Campus Inc • Crystal Hoover
$574,950
2317 S 278th Court, Federal Way, WA 98003
3beds
1,190sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1988
6,581 Square Feet Lot
$576,800 Zestimate®
$483/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Peek-a-boo water viewsCozy wood-burning brick fireplaceClassic shaker cabinetryRefreshing puget sound breezesOversized peninsulaWall-to-wall closetSpacious primary suite
- 28 days |
- 506 |
- 49 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Aug 04
Listed by:
Crystal Hoover,
Windermere RE West Campus Inc
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2562149
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Vinyl Plank
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,190
- Total interior livable area: 1,190 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Partial, Sound, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Sound
Lot
- Size: 6,581 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Deck
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 7575610430
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1988
- Major remodel year: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: OSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Lakehaven
- Water: Public, Company: Lakehaven
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Star Lake
Location
- Region: Federal Way
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $483/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $562,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,372
- Offers reviewed: 08/04/2026
- Date on market: 7/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 29 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Estimated market value
$576,800
$548,000 - $606,000
$2,792/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Pending sale | $574,950$483/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2562149 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $574,950+289.8%$483/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2562149 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/1998 | Sold | $147,500$124/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,737 +6.8% | $562,000 +4.3% |
| 2024 | $5,372 +4.6% | $539,000 +15.7% |
| 2023 | $5,135 +1.7% | $466,000 -8.8% |
| 2022 | $5,048 +7.8% | $511,000 +24.3% |
| 2021 | $4,681 +9.5% | $411,000 +16.8% |
| 2020 | $4,275 +5.5% | $352,000 +4.1% |
| 2019 | $4,054 +9.3% | $338,000 +5.6% |
| 2018 | $3,708 -10% | $320,000 +11.1% |
| 2017 | $4,119 +21.9% | $288,000 +8.7% |
| 2016 | $3,378 | $265,000 +8.6% |
| 2015 | $3,378 | $244,000 +5.6% |
| 2014 | $3,378 | $231,000 +18.5% |
| 2013 | $3,378 | $195,000 +4.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $186,000 -7% |
| 2011 | -- | $200,000 -3.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $208,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $208,000 -2.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $213,000 +6% |
| 2006 | -- | $201,000 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $197,000 +28.8% |
| 2001 | $2,063 -1.7% | $153,000 +2% |
| 2000 | $2,099 | $150,000 |
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Neighborhood: Redondo
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Mark Twain Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Evergreen Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 3/10Federal Way Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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