5230 242nd St SW

Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

$818,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,578 Sq. Ft.
$518 / Sq. Ft.
1,578
Sq. Ft.
$518
per Sq. Ft.
Sold 12/9/25
Sold 12/9/25
a front view of a house with a yard
a living room with furniture and wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a wooden floor
a living room with furniture and wooden floor
a living room with furniture and wooden floor
a bedroom with a bed and a potted plant
a bathroom with a sink mirror and vanity
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a bathroom with a sink a mirror and vanity
a bedroom with a bed and window
a workspace with furniture and wooden floor
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and a bathtub
a kitchen with sink cabinets and window
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove sink and refrigerator
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove and a sink
a kitchen with a refrigerator a sink and cabinets
a kitchen with granite countertop a refrigerator a sink a stove a microwave and island
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances kitchen island granite countertop a sink and cabinets
a view of a dining room with furniture window and outside view
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances a dining table chairs a refrigerator and cabinets
a living room with furniture and a window
a living room with furniture and a rug
a living room with furniture couches and a dining table with wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a rug
a living room with furniture and a large window
a outdoor living space with furniture and garden view
a view of a house with wooden fence
a front view of a house with a yard
a view of a sink and a garden
a backyard of a house with lots of green space
a backyard of a house with lots of green space and fountain
a view of a park with large trees
a view of backyard with wooden fence and large trees
a view of house with yard
a utility room with dryer and washer
a hallway with cabinets washer and dryer
a view of a balcony with mountain view and wooden floor
a front view of a house with a yard
Listing provided courtesy of COMPASS, Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty

Description

This classic 1955 rambler—renovated in 1999—offers effortless single-level living with timeless style. The 3-bed, 2-bath layout includes bright spaces and a generous family room that opens directly to a covered patio for year-round use. Owned by a landscape designer, the grounds are truly exceptional: mature plantings, curated outdoor rooms, and four-season color that creates a peaceful, private setting. Inside and out, the home feels connected, calm, and beautifully maintained. Just moments to the...This classic 1955 rambler—renovated in 1999—offers effortless single-level living with timeless style. The 3-bed, 2-bath layout includes bright spaces and a generous family room that opens directly to a covered patio for year-round use. Owned by a landscape designer, the grounds are truly exceptional: mature plantings, curated outdoor rooms, and four-season color that creates a peaceful, private setting. Inside and out, the home feels connected, calm, and beautifully maintained. Just moments to the light rail, parks, cafés, and daily conveniences, it delivers a rare blend of comfort, thoughtful design, and an unbeatable location.
  1. Listed by Denise Seavitt • Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty

Property Details for 5230 242nd Street Southwest

Community Name
Mountlake Terrace
School District
Edmonds
Number of Assigned Spaces
0
Total Covered Parking
0
Entry Date
11-13-2025
Energy Source
Natural Gas
Sewer
Sewer Connected
LISTING UPDATED: 01/09/2026 04:04 AM

Property Details for 5230 242nd Street Southwest

StatusSold
MLS #2454595
Days on Market3
Cumulative Days on Market3
Taxes$4,758 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1955
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
CountySnohomish County

Location

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Building Information for 5230 242nd Street Southwest

Stories-Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,383 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,987

Property Taxes

$397

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5230 242nd Street Southwest

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Dog Run, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio
  • Area: 730 - Southwest Snohomish
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: I-5 take 236th St exit, head east to 52nd Ave W, turn left (north) to 242nd St SW, turn left (west), home is on the left side of the street (south)
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: North
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Parking Type: Driveway Parking, Off Street
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 2
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Other, Vinyl
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, Skylight(s), Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Utility room
  • Room and Floor: Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Family Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Utility Room-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Bedroom-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Central A/C, Forced Air, Heat Pump, None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Room List: Dining Room, Entry Hall, Family Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bedroom
  • Number Of Showers: 2
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • Security Features: Fully Fenced
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PUD
  • Sewer Company: City of Mountlake Terrace
  • Water Company: City of Mountlake Terrace
  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Public Records
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1955
  • Photos Count: 39
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Paved
  • Lot Number: 6
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 00489300000601
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1578
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1578
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 1578.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 5230 242nd Street Southwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 9, 2025

Sold

NWMLS #2454595

$818,000—
Dec 8, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1922173784

$818,000—
Nov 16, 2025

Pending

NWMLS #2454595

—
Nov 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2454595

$775,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/09/2025

Sold

NWMLS #2454595

$818,000
12/08/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1922173784

$818,000
11/16/2025

Pending

NWMLS #2454595

—
11/13/2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2454595

$775,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5230 242nd Street Southwest

Taxable ValueLand$473,000Additions$139,500Total$612,500
Tax Record2025$4,758 ($397 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,578 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,578 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,405 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955ZoningPCCountySNOHOMISHAPN00489300000601Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5230 242nd Street Southwest

This home is within Edmonds School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mountlake Terrace Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Brier Terrace Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Mountlake Terrace High School
Public - 9 to 12
Challenge Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Mountlake Terrace Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Brier Terrace Middle School
Public7 to 8

Mountlake Terrace High School
Public9 to 12

Challenge Elementary School
PublicK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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