1251 S 230th Street · Des Moines, WA 98198
Source: NWMLS · KW Lake Washington So · Danylle Guerrero #NWM2591173
About this home
Nearly 100 years of character meets modern updates in this charming Des Moines home! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on approximately ¾ acre with no HOA, offering room to spread out and make the property your own. Recent updates include a new 50-year roof, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, LVP flooring, fresh paint and updated trim, blending timeless charm with modern comfort. Enjoy the added privacy of a stable ravine and natural greenery behind the property, creating a peaceful backdrop without another home directly behind you. The spacious lot may also offer potential for a detached shop or ADU, subject to zoning, permitting and site requirements. Just minutes from Des Moines waterfront, enjoy access to the marina, fishing pier, waterfront dining, parks, beaches and beautiful Puget Sound views. With character, modern updates, a generous lot, natural privacy and possibilities for the future, this property offers a unique opportunity to make a home your own in a desirable waterfront community!
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- 1 1/2 Story
- Stories
- One and one half
- Condition
- Good
- Year built
- 1920
- Lot size
- 31,350 sq ft (0.72 acres)
- County
- King
- MLS #
- NWM2591173
Interior
- Heating
- Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Fireplace
- 1 · Electric
- Interior features
- Dining Room, Fireplace, Triple Pane Windows, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Wood Products
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Block
- Lot features
- Dead End Street, Dirt Road
- Topography
- Partial Slope,Steep Slope
- View
- Territorial
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Garage
- Yes (attached)
- Covered spaces
- 1
- Parking features
- Driveway, Attached Garage
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Electric
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Des Moines
- Property tax
- $6,432 (2026)
Transaction
- Listed on
- Oct 5, 2026
- Days active
- 58
- Price per sq ft
- $428
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2018-03-26
- Sold$335,000
Schools
School district: Highline
- Elementary
- Buyer To Verify
- Middle
- Buyer To Verify
- High
- Mount Rainier High SchoolSchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 59% in WA
Listing provided courtesy of: KW Lake Washington So
Listing agent: Danylle Guerrero.
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Data last updated 2026-10-20.