20224 1st Place S · Des Moines, WA 98198
Source: NWMLS · eXp Realty · Spencer Bowen #NWM2580631
About this home
Updated mid-century rambler on a quiet dead-end street offering comfortable one-level living, thoughtful improvements & distinctive character throughout. The inviting layout features a separate living room plus a bright dining/family room off the kitchen, where a natural wood ceiling, skylights & large windows add warmth and abundant natural light. The lightly refreshed kitchen features white cabinetry, light countertops, subway tile backsplash & stainless steel appliances, with easy connection to the adjoining living space and backyard. All three bedrooms are conveniently located on one level along with 1.5 baths. Recent improvements include a new roof, updated plumbing, newer furnace & water heater, air conditioning, fresh paint, new flooring, new millwork & fully renovated bathrooms. Outside, enjoy a fenced yard with mature trees, attached one-car garage & paved driveway. Convenient North Hill location near Normandy Park shopping, downtown waterfront amenities, Angle Lake light rail, Sea-Tac Airport & regional commuter routes.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- 1 Story
- Stories
- 1 story
- Condition
- Very Good
- Year built
- 1955
- Lot size
- 6,400 sq ft (0.15 acres)
- County
- King
- MLS #
- NWM2580631
Interior
- Heating
- Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
- Cooling
- Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
- Flooring
- Vinyl Plank
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Fireplace
- 1 · Wood Burning
- Interior features
- Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater, Wine/Beverage Refrigerator
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Wood
- Roof
- Torch Down
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot features
- Dead End Street, Paved
- Topography
- Level,Sloped
- View
- Territorial
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 5
- Garage
- Yes
- Covered spaces
- 1
- Parking features
- Driveway, Detached Garage, RV Parking
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Electric, Natural Gas
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- North Hill
- Property tax
- $5,817 (2025)
Transaction
- Listed on
- Sep 11, 2026
- Days on market
- 0
- Price per sq ft
- $417
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2008-06-27
- Sold$289,000
Schools
School district: Highline
- Elementary
- Des Moines Elem
- Middle
- Pacific Mid
- High
- Mount Rainier High SchoolSchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 59% in WA
Listing provided courtesy of: eXp Realty
Listing agent: Spencer Bowen.
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Data last updated 2026-09-17.