Attractively Priced! Welcome to this mid-century brick rambler nestled in the desirable North Hill neighborhood. This well-maintained home offers 3 beds, 1 bathrm. Sits on a spacious, level lot with mature landscaping & detached 1-car garage. Inside, you’ll find charming original features, including an open layout that connects the living and dining areas, ideal for both everyday living & entertaining. Enjoy abundant natural light throughout the day and take advantage of the generous backyard with space for gardening or outdoor activities. Located just minutes from the Puget Sound, w/ convenient access to Highway 509, North Hill Elem, & Normandy Park Towne Center. A perfect opportunity to add your personal touch & make this home your own!
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Listed by: Redfin
Bought with: Designed Realty
$585,000
238 S 197th Street, Des Moines, WA 98148
3beds
1,320sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
9,949.1 Square Feet Lot
$565,700 Zestimate®
$443/sqft
$2,636 Estimated rent
Home value
$565,700
$520,000 - $617,000
$2,636/mo
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Generous backyardMature landscapingAbundant natural lightBrick ramblerSpacious level lotCharming original featuresOpen layout
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Listed by:
Danielle J Bidwell,
Redfin
Bought with:
Emily Sinsheimer, 24009165
Designed Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2366344
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- 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
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Water Heater: Electric
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,320
- Total interior livable area: 1,320 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Fireplace, Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 9,949 sqft
- Features: Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 6121800030
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Southwest Suburban Sewer
- Water: Public, Company: Highline Water District
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
- Subdivision: North Hill
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Cumulative days on market: 272 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2025 | Sold | $585,000$443/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2366344 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2025 | Pending sale | $585,000$443/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2366344 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2025 | Price change | $585,000-2.5%$443/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2366344 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $599,990+109.4%$455/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2366344 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2015 | Sold | $286,500+19.4%$217/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #782578 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2015 | Pending sale | $239,950$182/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Capitol Hill, Inc. #782578 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2015 | Listed for sale | $239,950+38.3%$182/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Capitol Hill, Inc. #782578 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2003 | Sold | $173,500$131/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,446 +5.6% | $514,000 -0.4% |
| 2024 | $6,106 +4.6% | $516,000 +10% |
| 2023 | $5,837 +2.3% | $469,000 -5.4% |
| 2022 | $5,704 +4.3% | $496,000 +18.7% |
| 2021 | $5,467 +6.9% | $418,000 +13% |
| 2020 | $5,116 +7% | $370,000 +6.3% |
| 2019 | $4,779 +13% | $348,000 +5.8% |
| 2018 | $4,228 -5.8% | $329,000 +10% |
| 2017 | $4,487 +46.4% | $299,000 +12.8% |
| 2016 | $3,065 | $265,000 +12.8% |
| 2015 | $3,065 | $235,000 +14.6% |
| 2014 | $3,065 | $205,000 +3% |
| 2013 | $3,065 | $199,000 +6.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $187,000 -11% |
| 2011 | -- | $210,000 +10.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $190,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $190,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $190,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $190,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $190,000 +28.4% |
| 2001 | $1,938 +3.1% | $148,000 +9.6% |
| 2000 | $1,878 | $135,000 |
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Neighborhood: North Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10North Hill-Primary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Sylvester Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 5/10Mount Rainier High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
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- Washington
- King County
- Des Moines
- 98148
- North Hill
- 238 S 197th Street
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