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Listed by Spencer Bowen • eXp Realty. Buyer represented by KW Greater Seattle.
SOLD OCT 8, 2026

$559,000

Listed at $549,900

3 bd•1.5 ba•1,320 sq ft

20224 1st Place S, Des Moines, WA 98198

• Listed Sep 16, 2026

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Listing Broker: eXp Realty; Spencer Bowen; 206-880-7545; spencer@alliance.properties

Buyer Broker: KW Greater Seattle

About this home

Updated mid-century rambler on a quiet dead-end street offering comfortable one-level living, thoughtful improvements & distinctive character throughout. The inviting layout features a separate living room plus a bright dining/family room off the kitchen, where a natural wood ceiling, skylights & large windows add warmth and abundant natural light. The lightly refreshed kitchen features white cabinetry, light countertops, subway tile backsplash & stainless steel appliances, with easy connection to the adjoining living space and backyard. All three bedrooms are conveniently located on one level along with 1.5 baths. Recent improvements include a new roof, updated plumbing, newer furnace & water heater, air conditioning, fresh paint, new flooring, new millwork & fully renovated bathrooms. Outside, enjoy a fenced yard with mature trees, attached one-car garage & paved driveway. Convenient North Hill location near Normandy Park shopping, downtown waterfront amenities, Angle Lake light rail, Sea-Tac Airport & regional commuter routes.

Property type
Single Family
Year built
1955
Interior
1,320 sq ft
Lot size
0.1469 acres
Parking
1-car garage
Price / sq ft
$423
HeatingForced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
CoolingForced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
Property taxes$5,817/yr (est.)
School districtHighline

Listed by Spencer Bowen • eXp Realty

Listing updated: October 8, 2026 at 03:41pm

RexMont checked: moments ago

Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2580631

Around this home

Property details

Interior features

  • Dbl Pane/Storm Window
  • Dining Room
  • Fireplace
  • Skylight(s)
  • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Water Heater
  • Wine/Beverage Refrigerator
  • Fireplace (wood burning)

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Washer

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms total
  • 3 on the main level

Bathrooms

  • 1 full bathroom
  • 1 half bathroom
  • 1.5 bathrooms total (NWMLS count)
  • 2 on the main level

Layout

  • 1 Story
  • 1,320 sq ft finished
  • 270 sq ft garage

Flooring

  • Vinyl Plank

Heating & cooling

  • Forced Air heating
  • High Efficiency (Unspecified) heating
  • Forced Air cooling
  • High Efficiency (Unspecified) cooling

Single-family home facts

As entered by the listing broker on Northwest MLS

Lot & site

Topography
Level,Sloped
Vegetation
Garden Space
Zoning jurisdiction
City
Faces
West

Systems

Energy source
Electric,Natural Gas
Power production
Electric, Natural Gas
Water heater
Gas
Water heater location
Utility closet
Power company
Puget Sound Energy
Water company
Highline Water District
Sewer company
Southwest Sewer
Gas company
Puget Sound Energy
Irrigation water rights
No

Rooms & extras

Bathtubs
1
Showers
1
Fireplaces on main
1

New construction

Square footage source
Realist
Lot size source
Realist

Manufactured home

Land lease
No

Neighborhood mobility

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Schools

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Highline School District

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Sales & Tax Records for 20224 1st Place S

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. Oct 8, 2026
    Sold
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2580631
    $559,000
    $423/sq ft
  2. Sep 16, 2026
    Pending
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2580631
    $549,900
    $417/sq ft
  3. Sep 11, 2026
    Listed
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2580631
    $549,900
    $417/sq ft
  4. Jun 27, 2008
    Sold
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #28072848
    $289,000
    $219/sq ft
  5. May 16, 2008
    Pending
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #28072848
    $289,000
    $219/sq ft
  6. May 2, 2008
    Listed
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #28072848
    $289,000
    $219/sq ft

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: Homes typically sell with one offer near asking price.

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

  • Time on market: The average home goes pending in around 65 days.

Recent sales nearby

Within 1 mile · last 6 months
  • $559,000 Sold

    1 day ago

    3 bd•1.5 ba•~1,320 sq ft•Single Family

    20224 1st Place S, Des Moines, WA 98198

    2%

    Over list

    27

    Days on market

    0.1 mi

    Distance

  • $199,000 Sold

    2 days ago

    •Single Family

    206 1st Place S, Des Moines, WA 98198

    0%

    Over list

    469

    Days on market

    0.2 mi

    Distance

  • $560,000 Sold

    2 weeks ago

    3 bd•1.5 ba•~1,390 sq ft•Single Family

    1016 S 203rd Street, Des Moines, WA 98198

    0%

    Over list

    41

    Days on market

    0.6 mi

    Distance

  • $610,000 Sold

    4 weeks ago

    4 bd•3.25 ba•~1,740 sq ft•Single Family

    21216 Des Moines Memorial Dr, Des Moines, WA 98198

    0%

    Over list

    102

    Days on market

    0.7 mi

    Distance

  • $740,000 Sold

    6 weeks ago

    6 bd•2.5 ba•~3,350 sq ft•Single Family

    20604 4th Avenue S, Des Moines, WA 98198

    5%

    Under list

    169

    Days on market

    0.2 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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