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!
Sold
Listed by:
Derek House,
Redfin
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
$416,000 Zestimate®
$506/sqft
$2,668 Estimated rent
Home value
$416,000
$383,000 - $453,000
$2,668/mo
Zestimate® history
Loading...
Owner options
Explore your selling options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 05, 2025 at 05:06am
Listed by:
Derek House,
Redfin
Bought with:
Dustin B Keeth, 19069
Windermere West Metro
Source: NWMLS,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 sqft
- 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
- 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 & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
- Subdivision: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash Out,Conventional
- Cumulative days on market: 51 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2025 | Sold | $415,000-4.6%$506/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS #2356074 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2025 | Pending sale | $435,000$530/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #2356074 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $435,000+95.9%$530/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #2356074 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2016 | Sold | $222,000+3.7%$271/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #875481 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2015 | Pending sale | $214,000$261/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #875481 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Central Des Moines
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10North Hill-Primary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Sylvester Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 5/10Mount Rainier High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$416,000