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$675,000 Sale Pending
Property Description
Charming, updated home in great location with shy 2300sqft! Upstairs welcomes you with a light-filled living room with vaulted ceilings, featuring a cozy fireplace, perfect for relaxing. The adjoining dining area flows naturally toward the open kitchen, then a more formal dining room with slider to expansive entertaining deck and stairs to amazing yard and lower level. Wonderful layout boasts two bedrooms-including a spacious primary with sitting area, and a full bathroom completes this level. 2 staircases adds both convenience and functionality to the layout. Downstairs provides even more flexibility with an additional bedroom, 3/4 bath, laundry, office space and a versatile rec room with 2nd fireplace-ideal for entertaining. Step outside to enjoy a large patio, generous yard with space for gardening, outbuilding and a firepit for the fun evenings around the fire entertaining with friends. There is an abundance of off-street parking including RV. Longtime owners of almost 30yrs have loved this beautiful home and neighborhood and now it is your opportunity to make it yours.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 511 S 196th St
General
- Price: $675,000
- Taxes: $6,285 (2025)
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2528202
- Updated: 6/2/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 3/4 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
- Bedrooms Main: 2
Additional Information
- Amenities: Cabana/Gazebo, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking
- Security/Safety: Partially Fenced
Parking
- Uncovered Spaces: 6
- Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street, RV Parking
Location
- Area: 120 - Des Moines/Redondo
- County: King
- Subdivision: North Hill
- Building Name: Mayhill Park #1
- Driving Directions: GPS Friendly
- Direction Faces: North
School Information
- High School District: Highline
- Elementary School: North Hill-Primary
- Middle School: Pacific Mid
- High School: Mount Rainier High
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Metal/Vinyl
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Finished
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: See Remarks
- Entry Location: Main
- Square Feet: 2,280
- Finished Total: 2,280 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1955
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Lot Features
- Property View: Territorial
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1848
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,052
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Topography: Level
- Lot Features: Paved
- Trees/Vegetation: Garden Space
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $6,285
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Property ID: 5245400110
- Block: 2
- Lot Number: 7
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Schools
Schools serving 511 S 196th St
School District:Highline School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
North Hill-Primary School 19835 8th Avenue South, Des Moines, WA 98148 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Sylvester Middle School 16222 Sylvester Road Southwest, Burien, WA 98166 | 6-8 | 2.2 mi |
Mount Rainier High School 22450 19th Avenue South, Des Moines, WA 98198 | 9-12 | 2.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 511 S 196th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/29/2026
Listed
$675,000
353.17%
MLS
1/05/1998
Sold
$148,950
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 511 S 196th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$6,765
8%
$521,000
2%
2024
$6,285
6%
$512,000
4%
2024
$5,946
2%
$492,000
—
2022
$5,809
12%
$492,000
19%
2021
$5,203
—
$415,000
13%
2021
$5,203
4%
$367,000
3%
2020
$4,991
13%
$355,000
6%
2019
$4,428
-5%
$336,000
10%
2018
$4,678
13%
$305,000
13%
2017
$4,127
14%
$270,000
13%
2016
$3,613
13%
$239,000
15%
2015
$3,188
-2%
$208,000
3%
2014
$3,249
—
$202,000
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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511 S 196th Street, Des Moines, WA 98148 (MLS# 2528202) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 511 S 196th Street is currently listed for $675,000 and was received on May 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 511 S 196th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Des Moines? You can browse all Des Moines real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
