Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath rambler with a functional, inviting floor plan. The spacious living room showcases a vaulted ceiling and a cozy gas fireplace, and flows seamlessly into the eat-in kitchen with easy access to the backyard with a covered patio—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A formal dining area provides additional space for gatherings and special occasions.The private primary suite is a true retreat, complete with a vaulted ceiling, spa-inspired ensuite bath, and generous walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms and a spacious full bathroom are thoughtfully situated on the opposite side of the home, offering privacy and flexibility for guests or a home office. Conveniently located just minutes from American Lake, I-5, JBLM, shopping, dining, parks, and more, this move-in-ready home offers comfort, AC, a newer furnace, and an exceptional location. Address for GPS and on home is 8418 Veterans Dr SW.
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Listed by: Park 52, Inc. • Carrie Lee Jakeman-Swafford
Price cut: $4K (8/5)
$585,395
8428 Veterans Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98498
3beds
1,868sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$3,645/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
8,372 Square Feet Lot
$585,700 Zestimate®
$313/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Covered patioCozy gas fireplacePrivate primary suiteSpa-inspired ensuite bathGenerous walk-in closetVaulted ceilingFunctional inviting floor plan
- 36 days |
- 490 |
- 30 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Carrie Lee Jakeman-Swafford,
Park 52, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2548095
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, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Dishwasher(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,868
- Total interior livable area: 1,868 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 8,372 Square Feet
- Features: Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, Outbuildings, Patio
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 5105000202
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Wood Siding, Wood Products, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 2005
- Major remodel year: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: PCS
- Water: Public, Company: Lakewood Water District
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lakewood
Location
- Region: Lakewood
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $313/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $526,100
- Annual tax amount: $5,900
- Date on market: 7/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 29 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Estimated market value
$585,700
$556,000 - $615,000
$2,873/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Price change | $585,395-0.7%$313/sqft |
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| 7/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $589,395$316/sqft |
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| 7/2/2026 | Pending sale | $589,395$316/sqft |
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| 7/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $589,395+67.6%$316/sqft |
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| 11/23/2017 | Sold | $351,719+17.2%$188/sqft |
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| 6/6/2006 | Sold | $300,000$161/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,540 +2.3% | $526,100 +4.6% |
| 2023 | $5,417 -1.3% | $502,900 -5.5% |
| 2022 | $5,486 +2.1% | $532,400 +15.4% |
| 2021 | $5,372 +36.4% | $461,300 +29.8% |
| 2019 | $3,940 -9.7% | $355,300 +7.5% |
| 2018 | $4,362 +6% | $330,400 +11.5% |
| 2017 | $4,116 +12.5% | $296,300 +26.7% |
| 2016 | $3,659 | $233,800 +1.2% |
| 2014 | $3,659 +12.1% | $231,100 +9.8% |
| 2013 | $3,264 | $210,400 +1.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $207,800 -10.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $233,000 -4.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $244,200 |
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Neighborhood: Lake City
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Lake Louise Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 4/10Woodbrook Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Lakes High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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