Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds4,030 sqft
17425 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 98166
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.46 acresLot Size
1967Year Built
$414/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Quietly perched at the top of a private drive, high above the Normandy Park Cove sits this spacious, mid-century gem captures sweeping Puget Sound and Mt. Rainier views. Plenty of guest parking and car turnaround. Large but still cozy with a Sun Number of 90.22, both levels have A+ views with space to relax. Enjoy 3 bdrms on the main with optional 5th bdrm/office. 2 outdoor living areas. BBQ on the huge covered deck off of the open chef's kitchen. Workout in your own exercise studio, or play in the...Quietly perched at the top of a private drive, high above the Normandy Park Cove sits this spacious, mid-century gem captures sweeping Puget Sound and Mt. Rainier views. Plenty of guest parking and car turnaround. Large but still cozy with a Sun Number of 90.22, both levels have A+ views with space to relax. Enjoy 3 bdrms on the main with optional 5th bdrm/office. 2 outdoor living areas. BBQ on the huge covered deck off of the open chef's kitchen. Workout in your own exercise studio, or play in the bonus room, on the lower level, boasting its own kitchenette/wet bar & lounging area. Make entertaining overflow easy while planning for a future MIL apartment. Meticulously maintained, and with a view workshop, any honey do's are fun to do!
  • Listed by: Michelle Codd 206.527.5445 lakeview@windermere.com • Windermere Real Estate Midtown
Listing closed: 04/29/2021 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 1750621

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Median sold price

$1,800,000

Avg days on market

54

Sale-to-list ratio

94.5%

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Location

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Property Information for 17425 Sylvester Road Southwest

Property Details
  • Taxes: $12,096 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: King County
  • Community Name: Gregory Heights
  • School District: Highline
  • View: Mountain(s), Sound, Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 0
  • Total Covered Parking: 0
  • Offers Review Date: 04-07-2021
  • Entry Date: 04-01-2021
  • Energy Source: Electric,Natural Gas,Propane,See Remarks
  • Sewer: Available, Septic Tank
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Lot Size: 0.46 AC / 19,950 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking, Shop, Sprinkler System
  • Area: 130 - Burien/Normandy Park
  • Elementary School: Gregory Heights Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sylvester Mid
  • High School: Highline High
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Hwy 99 S/WA-99, to left onto WA-509 S to S 160th St in Burien exit. , Drive west to Sylvester Rd SW (Highline Hospital), turn left, house is 1.3 miles down on left hand side. Go up private driveway!
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2020
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Type: RV Parking, Driveway Parking, Off Street
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking, Driveway, Off Street
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Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Baths Lower: 1
  • Full Baths Main: 0
  • Full Baths Upper: 2
  • 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: 1
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Slate, Carpet
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished
  • Features: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate Hardwood, 2nd Kitchen, Wet Bar, Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Jetted Tub, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Water Heater Location: Downstairs near gym
  • Room and Floor: Bathroom Full-Lower, Bathroom Full-Upper, Bathroom Half-Upper, Bedroom-Lower, Bedroom-Main, Den/Office-Main, Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Rec Room-Lower, Utility Room-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Bathroom Full, Bathroom Half, Bedroom, Den/Office, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Kitchen Without Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Rec Room, Utility Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick, Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Baseboard,Radiant
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: Seattle City Light
  • Water Company: Water District #49
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas, Propane, See Remarks
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Septic System, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Propane, See Remarks
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: Two
  • Zoning Remarks: RS-12000
  • Lot Topography: Level,PartialSlope,SteepSlope,Terraces
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1967
  • Photos Count: 39
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Drought Res Landscape, Paved
  • Lot Size Source: Realist
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 2929600055
  • Building Condition: Very Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 4030
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 4030
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Brush, Garden Space, Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 4030.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 17425 Sylvester Road Southwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 29, 2021

Sold

NWMLS #1750621

$1,670,000
Apr 20, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1458756039

$1,670,000

+6.1% / yr

Apr 7, 2021

Pending

NWMLS #1750621

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/29/2021

Sold

NWMLS #1750621

$1,670,000
04/20/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1458756039

$1,670,000

+6.1% / yr

04/07/2021

Pending

NWMLS #1750621

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

Public Records for 17425 Sylvester Road Southwest

Taxable ValueLand$429,000Additions$1,166,000Total$1,595,000
Tax Record2026$18,503 ($1,542 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,700 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt3,500 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,200 SqFtUnfinished Basement Area530 SqFtStories1Lot Size19,950 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1967Year Renovated1967ZoningR1CountyKINGAPN292960-0055

Schools near 17425 Sylvester Road Southwest

This home is within Highline School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Marvista Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Sylvester Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mount Rainier High School
Public9 to 12

Highline Big Picture School
Public6 to 12

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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This home: 17425 Sylvester Road Southwest, Burien, WA 98166
$1,670,000
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19,950
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