Charming, updated home in great location with shy 2300sqft! Upstairs welcomes you with a light-filled living room with vaulted ceilings, featuring a cozy fireplace, perfect for relaxing. The adjoining dining area flows naturally toward the open kitchen, then a more formal dining room with slider to expansive entertaining deck and stairs to amazing yard and lower level. Wonderful layout boasts two bedrooms—including a spacious primary with sitting area, and a full bathroom completes this level. 2 staircases adds both convenience and functionality to the layout. Downstairs provides even more flexibility with an additional bedroom, 3/4 bath, laundry, office space and a versatile rec room with 2nd fireplace—ideal for entertaining. Step outside to enjoy a large patio, generous yard with space for gardening, outbuilding and a firepit for the fun evenings around the fire entertaining with friends. There is an abundance of off-street parking including RV. Longtime owners of almost 30yrs have loved this beautiful home and neighborhood and now it is your opportunity to make it yours.
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Listed by: RE/MAX All City • Stephanie L. Marsh
Bought with: Windermere RE/Capitol Hill,Inc
$675,000
511 S 196th Street, Des Moines, WA 98148
3beds
2,280sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
8,049 Square Feet Lot
$671,800 Zestimate®
$296/sqft
$2,695 Estimated rent
Home value
$671,800
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Cozy fireplaceOffice spaceOpen kitchenLarge patioAdjoining dining areaAmazing yardExpansive entertaining deck
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Listed by:
Stephanie L. Marsh,
RE/MAX All City
Bought with:
Marco R. Kronen, 78986
Windermere RE/Capitol Hill,Inc
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2528202
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Den office
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Lower Level
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,280
- Total interior livable area: 2,280 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street, RV Parking
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 8,049 Square Feet
- Features: Paved, Cabana/Gazebo, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 5245400110
- Zoning: RS-7200
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal/Vinyl
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: See Remarks
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1955
- Major remodel year: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public, Company: Highline Water
- Utilities for property: Comcast, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: North Hill
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $296/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $521,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,285
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/22/2026 | Sold | $675,000$296/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2528202 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2026 | Pending sale | $675,000$296/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2528202 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $675,000$296/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2528202 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2026 | Pending sale | $675,000$296/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2528202 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $675,000+353.2%$296/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2528202 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/1998 | Sold | $148,950+36%$65/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/1997 | Sold | $109,500$48/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,765 +7.6% | $521,000 +1.8% |
| 2024 | $6,285 +5.7% | $512,000 +10.1% |
| 2023 | $5,946 +2.4% | $465,000 -5.5% |
| 2022 | $5,809 +4.4% | $492,000 +18.6% |
| 2021 | $5,564 +6.9% | $415,000 +13.1% |
| 2020 | $5,203 +4.2% | $367,000 +3.4% |
| 2019 | $4,991 +12.7% | $355,000 +5.7% |
| 2018 | $4,428 -5.4% | $336,000 +10.2% |
| 2017 | $4,678 +46.8% | $305,000 +13% |
| 2016 | $3,188 | $270,000 +13% |
| 2015 | $3,188 | $239,000 +14.9% |
| 2014 | $3,188 | $208,000 +3% |
| 2013 | $3,188 | $202,000 +6.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $190,000 -10.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $213,000 -14.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $249,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $249,000 +6.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $233,000 +7.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $217,000 +6.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $204,000 +34.2% |
| 2001 | $1,988 +5.8% | $152,000 +12.6% |
| 2000 | $1,878 | $135,000 |
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Neighborhood: North Hill
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10North Hill-Primary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Sylvester Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 5/10Mount Rainier High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: North Hill-Primary
- Middle: Pacific 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.
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