Rockhood
$775,000List price
3 bed · 2.5 bath · 2,470 sq ft
Pending

1835 S 251st Place · Des Moines, WA 98198

Source: NWMLS · Windermere Prof Partners · Barb Magnuson #NWM2569475

About this home

1st Time on Market. Beautifully Maintained Home Perfectly Perched on Quant Cul de Sac with Olympic and Territorial Views. Impressive Vaulted Entry Invites You into this Quality Custom-Built Home with Open Concept Living Areas and an Abundance of Natural Light. The Large Chef's Kitchen will not Disappoint with Slab Granite Countertops, Generous Kitchen Island, Stainless Appliance Package and Refreshed Cabinetry. The Family Room, with Gas Fireplace, off the Kitchen, Overlooks a Stunning Lush and Mature Garden Area with Private Deck, Fenced Yard and the Green Belt provides additional Privacy. Enjoy a Stately Primary EnSuite with Spacious Closet and Spa Like Bath. Main Level Bedroom can Easily be Used for Private Office. Updates Include: Leaf Guard Gutters, Newer Flooring and Paint in Most Rooms, Recent Exterior Paint, Newer Custom Remote Blinds, CraneBoard Insulated Vinyl Siding, and a Comp Roof Installed in 2015. Includes Outdoor Shed for Extra Storage and Oversized 2 Car Garage. Minutes to Gorgeous Saltwater Park, a 137 Acre Marine Park, Des Moines Marina & Pier, Waterfront Shopping and Dining. You will love coming home.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Traditional
Stories
Multi/split level
Condition
Very Good
Year built
1991
Lot size
7,368 sq ft (0.17 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2569475

Interior

Heating
90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air
Cooling
None
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Fireplace
1 · Gas
Interior features
Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Brick, Metal/Vinyl
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Cul-De-Sac, Curbs, Paved
Topography
Level,Partial Slope,Terraces
View
Mountains, Territorial
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
4
Garage
Yes (attached)
Covered spaces
2
Parking features
Attached Garage

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Natural Gas

Community & fees

Subdivision
Saltwater Highlands
Community features
CCRs
HOA dues
$35/mo
Property tax
$8,791 (2026)

Transaction

Listed on
Aug 14, 2026
Days on market
14
Price per sq ft
$314
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Schools

School district: Highline

Elementary
Parkside Primary
Middle
Pacific Mid
High
Mount Rainier High School
SchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 59% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Windermere Prof Partners

Listing agent: Barb Magnuson.

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Data last updated 2026-09-14.