Live the good life in this North Hill gem with stunning Mt. Rainier views from your wrap-around deck! Enjoy the cottage vibe. Perfect for entertaining with gazebo, firepit, and easy-care landscaping. Inside, charm meets comfort—hardwood floors, pine pillars, gas fireplace, and custom built-ins. Gourmet kitchen with granite counters, gas convection range, and wine fridge. Two main-level bedrooms, a serene primary bath upgraded with granite. Downstairs offers space to grow: new LVP flooring down, family room, guest room, ¾ bath, and workshop. Ample parking for 6, front and alley access. Ideal blend of warmth, views, and lifestyle flexibility.
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Listed by:
Maria Riggins,
Keller Williams Realty PS
Price cut: $7K (11/25)
$598,000
20204 9th Avenue S, Des Moines, WA 98198
3beds
1,934sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
7,400.84 Square Feet Lot
$602,000 Zestimate®
$309/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceWrap-around deckHardwood floorsFamily roomEasy-care landscapingTwo main-level bedroomsWine fridge
- 86 days |
- 2,079 |
- 162 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 12, 2025 at 09:16am
Listed by:
Maria Riggins,
Keller Williams Realty PS
Source: NWMLS,MLS#: 2435377
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,934
- Total interior livable area: 1,934 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater, Wine/Beverage Refrigerator
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Territorial
Lot
- Size: 7,400.84 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Paved, Deck, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio
- Topography: Partial Slope,Terraces
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 2946001535
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: none
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: Septic
- Water: Public, Company: Highline
- Utilities for property: Century Link
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: North Hill
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $309/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $480,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,670
- Date on market: 9/17/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 88 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,Rehab Loan,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Leased Equipment, Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$602,000
$572,000 - $632,000
$3,366/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | Price change | $598,000-1.2%$309/sqft |
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| 11/18/2025 | Price change | $605,000-0.5%$313/sqft |
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| 11/4/2025 | Price change | $608,000-1.1%$314/sqft |
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| 10/28/2025 | Price change | $615,000-0.8%$318/sqft |
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| 10/10/2025 | Price change | $619,999-1.6%$321/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,670 +6.8% | $480,000 +11.4% |
| 2023 | $5,308 -0.2% | $431,000 -7.9% |
| 2022 | $5,319 +7.5% | $468,000 +22.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,525/mo
Principal & interest
$2907
Property taxes
$409
Home insurance
$209
Climate risks
Neighborhood: North Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10North Hill-Primary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Sylvester Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 5/10Mount Rainier High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: North Hill-Primary
- Middle: Sylvester Mid
- High: Mount Rainier High
Source: NWMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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