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!
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Listed by:
Danielle J Bidwell,
Redfin
$585,000
238 S 197th Street, Des Moines, WA 98148
3beds
1,320sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
9,949.1 Square Feet Lot
$580,500 Zestimate®
$443/sqft
$2,821 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 06, 2025 at 04:04am
Listed by:
Danielle J Bidwell,
Redfin
Bought with:
Emily Sinsheimer, 24009165
Designed Realty
Source: NWMLS,MLS#: 2366344

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Water Heater: Electric
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,320
- Total interior livable area: 1,320 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Fireplace, Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 9,949 sqft
- Features: Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 6121800030
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Southwest Suburban Sewer
- Water: Public, Company: Highline Water District
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
- Subdivision: North Hill
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash Out,Conventional
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
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