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238 S 197th Street

Des Moines, WA 98148

Name: Open House: 1pm-3pm
Start: 2025-05-10T13:00:00
End: 2025-05-10T15:00:00
Location: 238 S 197th Street

3 beds
1 bath
1,320 sqft
9,948 sqft lot
$443 per sqft
1952 build

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!

Listing courtesy of NWMLS / Redfin

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 4, 2025 •

MLS# 2366344 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1952
New Construction:

false
Building Information:

Built On Lot
Structure Type:

House
Roof:

Composition
Entry Location:

Main
Foundation Details:

Poured Concrete
Basement:

None
Exterior Features:

Brick
Levels:

One
Building Area Total:

1320
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Calculated SqFt:

1320
SqFt Source:

Realist - Buyer to Verify
Construction Materials:

Brick
Direction Faces:

South

Interior

Interior Features:

Fireplace, Water Heater
Living Area:

1320
Flooring:

Hardwood, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning
Main Level Fireplace:

1
Finished SqFt:

1320

Financial & Terms

Possession:

Closing

Location

Latitude:

47.425842
Longitude:

-122.331859
Directions:

From 1st Ave S, go east on 197th, after ½ block veer to the right. House will be just ahead on on your left.

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Parcel Number:

6121800030
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.2284
Lot Size SqFt:

9948
Lot Size Source:

Realist - Buyer to Verify
Zoning Jurisdiction:

City
Land Lease:

false
View:

false
Waterfront:

false
Topography:

Level
Vegetation:

Garden Space
Irrigation Water Rights:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

5837

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Bedrooms Possible:

3
Main Level Bedrooms:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

1
Baths:

1
Full Baths:

1
Main Full Baths:

1
Main Level Bathrooms:

1
# of Bathtubs:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None
Virtual Tour Unbranded:

Virtual Tour
Virtual Tour URL Description:

Matterport 3D Scan

Heating & Cooling

Cooling:

false
Heating:

true
Cooling:

None
Heating:

Forced Air

Utilities

Water Company:

Highline Water District
Water Heater Type:

Electric
Water Source:

Public
Sewer:

Sewer Connected
Sewer Company:

Southwest Suburban Sewer
Power Company:

Puget Sound Energy
Cable Connected:

Xfinity

Appliances

Appliances:

Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Appliances Included:

Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)

Schools

Elementary School:

Buyer To Verify
Middle Or Junior School:

Buyer To Verify
High School:

Buyer To Verify
High School District:

Highline

The Community

Subdivision Name:

North Hill
Senior Community:

false
Bus Line Nearby:

true
Association:

false

Parking

Parking Total:

1
Parking Features:

Driveway, Detached Garage
Open Parking:

false
Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

1
Attached Garage:

false
Carport:

false
Covered Spaces:

1

Listing courtesy of NWMLS / Redfin

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Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$585,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$3,132
Taxes	$486
Insurance	$160
Utilities	$118 See report
Total	$3,896/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/3/25 May 3, 2025	Price Changed	NWMLS	$585,000	-2.5%
4/30/25 Apr 30, 2025	Listed / Active	NWMLS	$599,990	109.4% (11.1% / YR)
6/29/15 Jun 29, 2015		NWMLS	$286,500

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This house located in North Hill, Des Moines, WA 98148 is currently for sale for $585,000. 238 S 197th Street is a 1,320 square foot house with 3 beds and 1 bath. 238 S 197th Street is in the North Hill neighborhood of Des Moines and has a WalkScore® of 44, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of Mount Rainier High School, Maritime High School, North Hill Elementary School, and Sylvester Middle School.

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238 S 197th Street

Des Moines, WA 98148