1516 S 272nd · Des Moines, WA 98198
Source: NWMLS · KW Mountains to Sound Realty · Sakater Singh Sandhu #NWM2533811
About this home
Charming and beautifully updated home situated on an expansive 9,000 sq. ft. lot in a highly convenient location! Recent improvements and remodeling enhance the home's appeal while maintaining its cozy character. This property offers incredible potential for homeowners, investors, or builders—enjoy the existing home, expand it to fit your needs, or take advantage of the generous lot size to build your dream residence. The spacious yard provides plenty of room for gardening, outdoor entertaining, RV parking, or future development possibilities (buyer to verify). Conveniently located within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, banks, pharmacies, public transportation, and everyday amenities. Easy freeway access makes commuting a breeze. A detached garage and ample off-street parking add to the functionality of this unique property. Rare opportunity to own a large lot in a sought-after location with endless possibilities. Don't miss out—schedule your showing today!
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- 1 Story
- Stories
- 1 story
- Condition
- Very Good
- Year built
- 1959
- Lot size
- 9,000 sq ft (0.21 acres)
- County
- King
- MLS #
- NWM2533811
Interior
- Heating
- Baseboard
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Interior features
- Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Wood
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Block
- Lot features
- Open Space, Paved, Sidewalk, Value In Land
- Topography
- Level
- View
- Territorial
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Garage
- Yes (attached)
- Covered spaces
- 1
- Parking features
- Driveway, Attached Garage, RV Parking
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Electric
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Des Moines
- Property tax
- $3,695 (2025)
Transaction
- Original list price
- $495,000 (13.2% price cut)
- Listed on
- Jun 3, 2026
- Days on market
- 77
- Price per sq ft
- $716
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA
- Possession
- Closing
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2017-06-22
- Sold$160,000
Schools
School district: Kent
- Elementary
- Buyer To Verify
- Middle
- Buyer To Verify
- High
- Federal Way High SchoolSchoolDigger 1 star · Top 84% in WA
Listing provided courtesy of: KW Mountains to Sound Realty
Listing agent: Sakater Singh Sandhu.
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Data last updated 2026-09-08.