Rockhood
$649,000List price
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,920 sq ft
Pending

20621 5th Avenue S · Des Moines, WA 98198

Source: NWMLS · MLS4owners.com · Chris C. Nye #NWM2524942

About this home

Discover mid-century charm with modern peace of mind in desirable North Hill. This 1964 split-level offers 1,920 square feet of flexible living with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths plus a spacious rec room on the lower level that works perfectly as a 4th bedroom, home office, or media space. Inside you’ll find fresh interior paint and vinyl flooring throughout for easy, low-maintenance living. The kitchen features a new stove and the home stays cozy year-round with gas heat and double-pane windows. Major updates include a brand new roof in 2026 and a 1-year home warranty is included for added buyer confidence. You’ll also love the 2-car garage and fully fenced yard, ideal for pets or summer entertaining. Location is everything here with quick access to SR-509 and I-5 for an easy commute, plus you’re just minutes from Des Moines Marina and Des Moines Beach Park for weekend walks on the Sound. Move-in ready and full of character, this North Hill gem won’t last.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Mid-Century Modern
Stories
Multi/split level
Year built
1964
Lot size
7,170 sq ft (0.16 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2524942

Interior

Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Flooring
Vinyl Plank
Appliances
Washer
Fireplace
2 · Wood Burning
Interior features
Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
Entry level
Split

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Wood
Roof
Torch Down
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Paved
Topography
Level
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
6
Garage
Yes (attached)
Covered spaces
2
Parking features
Attached Garage

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric, Natural Gas

Community & fees

Subdivision
North Hill
Community features
Park
Property tax
$6,847 (2026)

Transaction

Listed on
Jun 5, 2026
Days on market
18
Price per sq ft
$338
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Schools

School district: Highline

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

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Listing provided courtesy of: MLS4owners.com

Listing agent: Chris C. Nye.

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Data last updated 2026-06-23.