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Property Description
Enjoy Picturesque Puget Sound, Vashon Island, Olympic Mountains, and Marine Traffic Views! Charming 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with modern updates provides the ideal layout for contemporary living. First impressions matter as Rich Hardwood Floors greet at the front door & continue throughout the main living areas creating a seamless, and elegant flow. Open stylish "Great Room" combine chef sized appointed kitchen, breakfast bar, formal dining area, and large living space with warmth providing gas fireplace. Generous sized primary Suite handles your large furniture, has spacious closet, and the En-Suite bath with walk-in shower blends private convenience, with modern styling. Two additional good-sized bedrooms with big closets, share a full-sized bathroom, and complete the main floor. A downstairs family & media room, includes a 1/2 bath, utility room, free-standing wood fireplace, and all of which can be combined or zoned to create distinctive spaces for living and working. Entertainment sized wrap around deck is perfect for large outdoor gatherings, summer parties, BBQ's, or just your private relaxing sanctuary. Fully fenced backyard, good-sized 2-car garage, RV/Boat parking, and lots of storage. Quiet residential setting is close to shopping, Link light rail station, major commuter routes, and historic waterfront downtown Des Moines!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 915 S 261st Pl
General
- Price: $765,000
- Taxes: $8,761 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2594599
- Updated: Today (10/17/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Interior Features: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Gas, See Remarks, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - 3/4 Baths: 1
- Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main: 3
Additional Information
- Amenities: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, RV Parking
- Security/Safety: Partially Fenced
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Uncovered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Attached Garage, RV Parking
Location
- Area: 120 - Des Moines/Redondo
- County: King
- Subdivision: Des Moines
- Building Name: Olympic Park West #2
- Driving Directions: From S to N:Take I-5 N, S 272nd St, 16th Ave S & Woodmont Dr S to S 261st Pl From N:WA-99 S from Madison, WA-509S to DesMoines Meml Dr, SeaTac, DesMoines Memorial Dr & Marine View Dr S to S 261st Pl
School Information
- High School District: Highline
- Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
- Middle School: Buyer To Verify
- High School: Buyer To Verify
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: See Remarks
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Wood
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Finished
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
- Entry Location: Main
- Square Feet: 1,920
- Finished Total: 1,920 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1980
- Property Condition: Very Good
Lot Features
- Property View: Mountains, Sound, Territorial
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1655
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,208
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Dimensions: 62 x 95 x 85 x 104
- Topography: Level, Partial Slope
- Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
- Trees/Vegetation: Wooded
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $8,761
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Leased Equipment, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Property ID: 520367013
- Block: 1
- Lot Number: 3
Listed by Corinne M. Lombardo | Windermere RE West Campus Inc | (253) 838-7900 and Bret C. Lane | Windermere RE West Campus Inc | (253) 838-7900
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Schools
Schools serving 915 S 261st Pl
School District:Federal Way School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Woodmont Elementary School 26454 16th Avenue South, Des Moines, WA 98198 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Sacajawea Middle School, Federal Way, WA 1101 South Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA 98003 | 6-8 | 2.3 mi |
Federal Way Senior High School 30611 16th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003 | 9-12 | 2.7 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 915 S 261st Pl
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/17/2026
Listed
$765,000
62.77%
MLS
12/07/2017
Sold
$470,000
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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 915 S 261st Pl
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$8,761
11%
$818,000
9%
2024
$7,911
1%
$750,000
2%
2024
$7,813
3%
$732,000
—
2022
$7,598
26%
$732,000
26%
2021
$6,027
—
$581,000
23%
2021
$6,027
4%
$472,000
4%
2020
$5,807
1%
$456,000
-2%
2019
$5,735
-6%
$465,000
15%
2018
$6,115
11%
$403,000
12%
2017
$5,518
6%
$361,000
11%
2016
$5,206
10%
$324,000
7%
2015
$4,749
1%
$303,000
10%
2014
$4,720
—
$276,000
—
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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915 S 261st Place, Des Moines, WA 98198 (MLS# 2594599) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 2 partial bathrooms. 915 S 261st Place is currently listed for $765,000 and was received on October 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 915 S 261st Place? 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.
