Why rent when you can own? This charming 2-bed, 1-bath cottage is a great condo alternative or investment property! Set on a 8,700 sq ft lot w/mature landscaping, apple tree & herb garden. Features include hardwood floors in living room & bedrooms, French doors, cozy wood-burning fireplace insert, & open kitchen w/dining space & abundant cabinets. Cement planked siding & energy-efficient Port package triple-pane windows. Spacious attic for storage plus two garden sheds—one powered w/finished walls & flooring, ideal for workspace or hobby room. Roof approx. 10 yrs old. Commuter’s dream—minutes to downtown Des Moines, marina, creek trail, airport, light rail & major freeways. Cute home w/solid foundation—ready for your personal touch!
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Listed by: Redfin • Derek House
Bought with: Windermere West Metro
$415,000
1309 S 208th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198
2beds
820sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$408,800 Zestimate®
$506/sqft
$2,545 Estimated rent
Home value
$408,800
$376,000 - $446,000
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Cozy wood-burning fireplace insertHerb gardenDining spaceOpen kitchenMature landscapingHardwood floorsApple tree
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Listed by:
Derek House,
Redfin
Bought with:
Dustin B Keeth, 19069
Windermere West Metro
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2356074
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Triple Pane Windows
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 820
- Total interior livable area: 820 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, RV Parking
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Fireplace, French Doors, Triple Pane Windows
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Features: Paved, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 0822049119
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Wood Siding, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: Septic
- Water: Public, Company: Highline Water District
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Des Moines
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $506/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $407,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,424
- Date on market: 7/16/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 371 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2025 | Sold | $415,000-4.6%$506/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2356074 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2025 | Pending sale | $435,000$530/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2356074 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $435,000+95.9%$530/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2356074 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2016 | Sold | $222,000+3.7%$271/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #875481 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2015 | Pending sale | $214,000$261/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #875481 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2015 | Listed for sale | $214,000$261/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #833275 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2015 | Pending sale | $214,000$261/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #833275 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2015 | Price change | $214,000-5.7%$261/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2015 | Listed for sale | $227,000$277/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,095 +8.9% | $407,000 +3% |
| 2024 | $4,681 +5.8% | $395,000 +11.3% |
| 2023 | $4,424 -0.3% | $355,000 -8% |
| 2022 | $4,436 +7.5% | $386,000 +22.5% |
| 2021 | $4,126 +10.5% | $315,000 +17.1% |
| 2020 | $3,734 +4.7% | $269,000 +3.9% |
| 2019 | $3,566 +17.4% | $259,000 +10.2% |
| 2018 | $3,037 -5% | $235,000 +10.8% |
| 2017 | $3,198 +42.9% | $212,000 +21.1% |
| 2016 | $2,237 | $175,000 +9.4% |
| 2015 | $2,237 | $160,000 +7.4% |
| 2014 | $2,237 | $149,000 +31.9% |
| 2013 | $2,237 | $113,000 -21% |
| 2012 | -- | $143,000 -7.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $155,000 -11.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $175,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $175,000 +4.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $168,000 +7% |
| 2006 | -- | $157,000 +6.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $148,000 +29.8% |
| 2001 | $1,531 +3.1% | $114,000 +9.6% |
| 2000 | $1,486 | $104,000 |
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Neighborhood: Central Des Moines
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