$1,450,000

738 S 231st St Des Moines, WA 98198

$10,000
Closing credit¹
6 beds
2 full
4,250 sqft
0.3 acres
$341 / sqft
House

Property details

About 738 S 231st St

Stunning Puget Sound, island, and marina views from all main living areas! This 6 bed, 3 1/2 bath, 4,250 sqft home offers multigenerational living or passive income potential w/ a daylight basement featuring a second kitchen & living space. Delightful sunsets & ocean sounds from the expansive deck! Updated kitchen w/ new quartz counters, Italian ceramic backsplash & premium LVP flooring. Upgrades include can lights, custom Bali sunshade blinds, tinted windows, new exterior paint & epoxy garage flooring. Ample parking w/ a 2-car garage, RV/boat space & 4 addl spots. 5-min walk to the marina, coffee shops, restaurants & the summer foot ferry to Seattle! Optimally balanced between Seattle and Tacoma, and just minutes to SeaTac Intl Airport.

Highlights

HeatingForced Air, Other
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s)
Size4,250 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.28 Acres
Year built1974
ParkingDriveway, Attached Garage
MLS #2343487
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceGas, Wood Burning
ViewCity, Mountain(s), Sound, Territorial

Summary

  • MLS Number: 2343487
  • MLS Name: NWMLS
  • Office Name: Muljat Group
  • Office Phone: (360) 733-3030
  • Listing Agent: Peter Ahn

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738 S 231st St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 06, 2018
Home Sold
$770,000
Dec 16, 2004
Home Sold
$450,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2022$1,078,000$12,194
2021$882,000$11,374
2020$752,000$10,268
2018$694,000$8,780
2017$633,000$9,371

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Des Moines Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

22001 9th Ave S

3

Midway Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

22447 24th Ave S

3

Parkside Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.3 mi

2104 S 247th St

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 $87,852. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, WA is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

3%
<35k
55%
35k-100k
29%
100k-200k
13%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

54%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
29%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

9%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
14%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
24%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Chico'sChico's
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • Bob EvansBob Evans

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolvoVolvo
  • LincolnLincoln
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • ClassicalClassical
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Frequently asked questions

About 738 S 231st St

This home is located at 738 S 231st St in Des Moines, WA and zip code 98198 in the Zenith neighborhood. This 4,250 square foot home, which was built in 1974, sits on a 0.28 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,450,000.

In February 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, WA there were more than 5 sold above asking price, over 7 sold below and more than 6 were sold right at the asked price. Between January and February 2025, Des Moines, WA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 2%. In February 2025 median list price was $615,000 and the average listing age was 28 days.

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

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