$435,000

1309 S 208th St Des Moines, WA 98198

$5,166
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
820 sqft
0.2 acres
$530 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1309 S 208th St

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!

Highlights

HeatingBaseboard
StatusActive
Size820 sqft
Lot size0.2 Acres
Year built1959
ParkingDriveway, RV Parking
MLS #2356074
FireplaceWood Burning
ViewTerritorial

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Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Interior: Fireplace, French Doors, Laminate
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Driveway, RV Parking
  • View: Territorial
  • Exterior: Cement Planked, Wood
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling: None
  • List Price: $435,000
  • Price/SqFt: $530
  • HOA Amount: $0
  • Annual Tax Amount: $4,436
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Lot: Paved
  • Directions: From Des Moines Memorial Dr, East on S 200th St, South on 13th Ave S, East on S 208th St. Home on Right.
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Living Area: 820 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.2 Acres
  • MLS Number: 2356074
  • MLS Name: NWMLS
  • Office Name: Redfin
  • Office Phone: (253) 201-3130
  • Listing Agent: Derek House

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1309 S 208th St, Des Moines, WA 98198 - view of front of house featuring a front yard, fence, a patio area, and roof with shingles

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Feb 17, 2016
Home Sold
$222,000
Mar 05, 1992
Home Sold
$69,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2022$386,000$4,436
2021$315,000$4,126
2020$269,000$3,733
2018$235,000$3,036
2017$212,000$3,197

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

North Hill Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

19835 8th Ave S

2

Madrona Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.1 mi

20301 32nd Ave S

3

Midway Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.2 mi

22447 24th Ave S

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $48,406. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, WA is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

35%
<35k
57%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

59%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
19%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

10%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
32%
35-64 yrs old
34%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Horse RacesHorse Races
  • TennisTennis
  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • IKEAIKEA
  • Chico'sChico's

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • ChipotleChipotle
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • JeepJeep
  • VolvoVolvo

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1309 S 208th St

The listing price of 1309 S 208th St property is $435,000.

The property 1309 S 208th St is a house located in Des Moines, Washington, 98198.

Active Listing: 1309 S 208th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1309 S 208th St are: North Hill Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Madrona Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Midway Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Pacific Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Chinook Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Sylvester Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Highline High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Mount Rainier High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Choice Academy (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2022 is $4,436 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on February 17, 2016 for $222,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1309 S 208th St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 1309 S 208th St is 820 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1309 S 208th St is 1959.

This home is located at 1309 S 208th St in Des Moines, WA and zip code 98198 in the Cordell neighborhood. This 820 square foot home, which was built in 1959, sits on a 0.20 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $435,000.

Des Moines, WA housing market in April 2025 saw over 7 listings sold above listed price, more than 11 sold at listed price and over 8 sold below. In April 2025 in Des Moines, WA there were 1.9% less homes for sale than in March. In April 2025 median list price was $600,333 and the average listing age was 32 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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