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Welcome home to you 1920's charmer surrounded by peace and quiet
Enter in to your large living room with electric fireplace, perfect for cozy winter or summer nights.
This main floor space gives so much flexibility.
Virtually staged living room with huge windows giving off tons of natural lighting
Un-staged, same picture
Dining room with back door to the side of the house...just outside is a wood burning firepit
Virtually staged dining room
un0staged, same picture
Another large window in the rear of the home letting in ample natural light
Enough kitchen space to create tons of new memories
Granite countertops and stainless steel appliances give you a fresh updated kitchen
The kitchen view into a ravine full of vegetation gives you the peace and quiet you will always have with this property
Virtually stage downstairs bedroom
Main floor bedroom with huge front window
Tons of natural light and behind that door is a walk in closet for all your treasures
The space here provides flexibility to use as a 2nd living space, home office, gym, gaming room...
Virtually Staged downstairs bedroom
Behind that wall is another closet under the stairs...so many storage options with this home!
Upstairs is the primary bedroom, 4 windows and a good sized closet. This is the only room upstairs so it's your own retreat!
Virtually staged option 1
Virtually staged option 2
Virtually staged option 3
Un-staged same angle
TV stays!
New LVP flooring, paint, lighting and trim!
Remodeled bathroom on main floor
New tile and bath!
Open that window and listen to the birds sing as you get ready for the day.
Side and rear of house, back entrance to the inside.
Across the gravel easement/shared driveway is your land too!
Different view of vacant land on the opposite side of the gravel easement/shared driveway. DADU, shop??
You feel like you're in your own little world with this one!
1251 S 230th StreetDes Moines, WA 98198
Single Family · 2 Beds · 1 Full Bath · 1,167 Sq. ft. | 0.72 Acres$500,000
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1251 S 230th Street Overview
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PRICED TO SELL!!! NO HOA and a preferred lender credit available, up to 1% closing costs help! Built in 1920, this well-maintained home has withstood the test of time, offering solid construction paired with thoughtful modern updates. Inside, enjoy the beautiful modern updates to include granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, durable LVP flooring, sound-resistant windows, and a 50-year roof for long-term peace of mind. This home was pre-inspected so you can see how SOLID this home truly is. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a 1-car garage, blending classic character with comfortable living. A cozy fireplace adds warmth during cooler months. Located at the end of a quiet dead-end road, the property offers exceptional privacy while remaining just minutes from the Des Moines waterfront, marina, beaches, restaurants, and local shops. The generous lot offers future potential, including space to explore a DADU/ADU, detached shop, or 2nd small residence (buyer to verify). The ravine behind the home was previously evaluated by a geotechnical surveyor and determined to be stable. You have peace of mind knowing the privacy and serenity of this property will never change -the land behind the home is YOURS, ensuring lasting privacy with no future development. That means the privacy of this property will always remain in place! This is a rare opportunity where charm, updates, location & potential come together. Come see it, fall in love and move into your next home!
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1251 S 230th Street Facts & Features
- Type Single Family
- Sq. ft. 1,167
- Price/Sq.ft. $428
- Lot 0.72 Acres
Details
General
Association/HOA
- Association Fee: $0.00
School Information
- School District: Highline
- Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
- Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
- High School: Buyer To Verify
Building Information
- New Construction: No
- Year Built: 1920
Location/Region
- Country: US
- County Or Parish: King
- MLS Area Major: 120 - Des Moines/Redondo
- Subdivision Name: Des Moines
Rent/Lease Information
- Land Lease: No
Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $5,889.00
- Tax Year: 2025
General Information
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Parcel Number: 2011400112
- Property Condition: Very Good
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Senior Community: No
- Special Listing Conditions: None
Interior
Building Information
- Building Information: Built On Lot
Parking Information
- Garage: Yes
Beds/Baths
- Bathrooms Full: 1
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
- Bathrooms Total: 1
- Bedrooms Total: 2
- Bedrooms Lower: 0
- Bedrooms Upper: 1
Building Interior
- Appliances Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Building Area Total: 1167
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Calculated Square Footage: 1167
- Square Footage Finished: 1167
- Square Footage Unfinished: 0
General Information
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Basement: None
- Cooling: No
- Entry Location: Main
- Fireplace Features: Electric
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Foundation Details: Block
- Heating: Yes
- Interior Features: Dining Room, Fireplace, Triple Pane Windows, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Levels: One and One Half
- Living Area: 1167
- Main Level Bathrooms: 1
- Main Level Bedrooms: 1
- Power Production Type: Electric
Exterior
Parking Information
- Open Parking: No
- Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage
Lot Information
- Irrigation Water Rights: No
- Lot Features: Dead End Street, Dirt Road
- Lot Size Acres: 0.7197
- Lot Size Square Feet: 31350
- Lot Size Units: Square Feet
- Site Features: Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Topography: Partial Slope, Steep Slope
- Vegetation: Fruit Trees,Garden Space,Wooded
- Elevation Units: Feet
- Water Source: Public
Waterfront/View
- Waterfront: No
Building Exterior/Construction
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Direction Faces: West
- Roof: Composition
- Structure Type: House
General Information
- Carport: No
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Exterior Features: Wood Products
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
Room Information
Room: Utility Room
- Level: Garage
Room: Bathroom Full
- Level: Main
Room: Bedroom
- Level: Main
Room: Dining Room
- Level: Main
Room: Entry Hall
- Level: Main
Room: Kitchen Without Eating Space
- Level: Main
Room: Living Room
- Level: Main
Room: Primary Bedroom
- Level: Second
1251 S 230th Street Neighborhood
Community
98198 (Des Moines) Demographics
37
Median Age
4,460
Population Density (per sq. mile)
37%
College Educated
$66,938
Estimated Median Income
7,729
Estimated Total Home Owners
6,694
Estimated Total Renters
54% / 46%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
3
Estimated Average Household Size
Schools
School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.1251 S 230th Street Monthly Cost
1251 S 230th Street Market Data
Based on the last 30 days in this zip code
$638,553
Average List Price
$363
Average Price per Square Foot
29
Properties Sold
51
Average Days on Market
124
Properties for Sale
1251 S 230th Street History
| Date | Value | Agent |
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| 5/17/2026Source: NWMLS | $500,000 -2.9% |
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| 5/4/2026Source: NWMLS | $515,000 -1.9% |
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| 3/13/2026Source: NWMLS | $525,000 -2.8% |
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| 3/3/2026Source: NWMLS | $540,000 -1.8% |
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| 12/30/2025Source: NWMLS | $550,000 -4.3% |
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| 12/11/2025Source: NWMLS | $575,000 -4.2% |
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| 11/6/2025Source: NWMLS | $600,000 -2.9% |
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| 10/25/2025Source: NWMLS | $618,000 -1.1% |
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| 10/9/2025Source: NWMLS | October 09, 2025 |