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Listed by Marco A DeOliveira • Windermere West Metro.
FOR SALE

$700,000

Est. $3,877/mo

Price reduced $50,000 from the original $750,000 asking price

4 bd•1.75 ba•1,910 sq ft

605 S 198th Street, Des Moines, WA 98148

• Listed Jul 30, 2026•117 days active · 117 cumulative

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Listing Broker: Windermere West Metro; Marco A DeOliveira; 206-919-2994; marcod@windermere.com

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Listing Broker: Windermere West Metro; Marco A DeOliveira; 206-919-2994; marcod@windermere.com

About this home

Welcome home to this beautifully updated North Hill rambler offering 4 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, and 1,910 square feet of comfortable living space on an 8,400-square-foot lot. With four true bedrooms and a spacious bonus room, this home offers the flexibility to accommodate today’s evolving lifestyles. The open floor plan showcases rich hardwood floors, extensive crown molding, recessed lighting, and a stunning chef’s kitchen featuring beautiful slab countertops, a full-height backsplash, stainless steel appliances, abundant custom cabinetry, and a newer heat pump providing year-round comfort in Summer & Winter. Retreat to the spacious primary suite complete with a spa-inspired bath featuring dual vanities, a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and generous walk-in closet. The large bonus room provides endless possibilities for a work-from-home office, media room, playroom, or additional living space. Step outside and enjoy the expansive entertainment deck with covered seating area overlooking the huge fully fenced backyard. A detached storage shed and oversized sport court with basketball hoop create the perfect setting for entertaining, relaxing, and making memories for years to come. Backing directly to North Hill Elementary School, this move-in ready home offers a unique combination of privacy, space, and convenience, just minutes from parks, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes.

Property type
Single Family
Year built
1955
Interior
1,910 sq ft
Lot size
0.1928 acres
Parking
1-car garage
Price / sq ft
$366
HeatingForced Air, Heat Pump, Wall Furnace
CoolingForced Air, Heat Pump
Property taxes$7,474.59/yr (est.)
School districtHighline

Listed by Marco A DeOliveira • Windermere West Metro

Listing updated: September 24, 2026 at 05:42am

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Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2561562

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605 S 198th Street, Des Moines, WA 98148

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$700,000
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$140,000

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Property details

Interior features

  • Bath Off Primary
  • Dbl Pane/Storm Window
  • Dining Room
  • Sprinkler System
  • Triple Pane Windows
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Water Heater

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Double Oven
  • Dryer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Washer

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms total
  • 4 on the main level

Bathrooms

  • 1 full bathroom
  • 1 three-quarter bathroom (shower, no tub)
  • 1.75 bathrooms total (NWMLS count)
  • 2 on the main level

Layout

  • 1 Story
  • 1,910 sq ft finished
  • 240 sq ft garage

Flooring

  • Ceramic Tile
  • Hardwood
  • Carpet

Heating & cooling

  • Forced Air heating
  • Heat Pump heating
  • Wall Furnace heating
  • Forced Air cooling
  • Heat Pump cooling

Schools

Ratings via SchoolDigger

Highline School District

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    Public · Grades Elementary
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    Public · Grades Middle
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    Public · Grades High
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Single-family home facts

As entered by the listing broker on Northwest MLS

Lot & site

Topography
Level,Partial Slope
Vegetation
Brush, Garden Space
Zoning code
RS7200
Zoning jurisdiction
City
Faces
North

Systems

Energy source
Electric
Power production
Electric
Water heater
Electric
Water heater location
Garage
Power company
Puget Sound Energy
Water company
Highline Water
Sewer company
Southwest Sewer
Gas company
N/A
Garbage service
Recology
Irrigation water rights
No
Internet connected
Centurylink
Cable connected
Xfinity

Rooms & extras

Bathtubs
1
Showers
2

New construction

Square footage source
Realist
Lot size source
Realist

Manufactured home

Land lease
No

Neighborhood mobility

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Sales & Tax Records for 605 S 198th Street

NWMLS via MLS Grid · King County Assessor

Every listing, pending, price change and closing filed on this home with the NWMLS, the county’s recorded sales, and its assessed values by tax year.

  1. Sep 24, 2026
    Price reduced
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2561562
    $700,000
    $366/sq ft
  2. Jul 30, 2026
    Listed
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2561562
    $750,000
    $393/sq ft
  3. Aug 31, 2020
    Sold
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #1656615
    $625,000
    $327/sq ft
  4. Aug 31, 2020
    Listed
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #1656615
    $625,000
    $327/sq ft
  5. Jun 12, 2008
    Sold
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #28052424
    $343,000
    $180/sq ft
  6. May 20, 2008
    Pending
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #28052424
    $359,950
    $188/sq ft

Down payment assistance

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Mortgage payment forecast

$4,675 per month

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Listing Broker: Windermere West Metro; Marco A DeOliveira; 206-919-2994; marcod@windermere.com

Market pulse

Des Moines is a balanced market.

Supply and demand are roughly in balance. Neither side has a clear edge.

Buyer's marketSeller's market

  • Offer insight: Well-priced homes draw multiple offers; others sell close to asking.

  • List to sale price: The average home sells very close to list price.

  • Time on market: The average home goes pending in around 53 days.

Recent sales nearby

Within 1 mile · last 6 months

  • $600,000 Sold

    3 weeks ago

    3 bd•2 ba•~1,600 sq ft•Single Family

    19217 4th Avenue S, Des Moines, WA 98148

    8%

    Under list

    43

    Days on market

    0.4 mi

    Distance

  • $500,000 Sold

    3 weeks ago

    3 bd•1 ba•~1,690 sq ft•Single Family

    1022 S 197th Street, Des Moines, WA 98148

    4%

    Under list

    91

    Days on market

    0.3 mi

    Distance

  • $581,000 Sold

    7 weeks ago

    3 bd•1 ba•~1,160 sq ft•Single Family

    612 S 188th Street, Burien, WA 98148

    1%

    Over list

    28

    Days on market

    0.6 mi

    Distance

  • $583,500 Sold

    8 weeks ago

    3 bd•2 ba•~1,780 sq ft•Single Family

    19401 8th Avenue S, Des Moines, WA 98148

    1%

    Over list

    57

    Days on market

    0.3 mi

    Distance

  • $675,000 Sold

    8 weeks ago

    3 bd•2.25 ba•~2,020 sq ft•Single Family

    344 S 183rd Street, Burien, WA 98148

    4%

    Over list

    35

    Days on market

    0.9 mi

    Distance

Closed sales from MLS GRID / NWMLS within the past 6 months, matched on property type and within 1 mile. Comps approximate.

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Market data from MLS GRID / NWMLS · Updated Oct 2026

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