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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,710 sqft
17449 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 98166
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.44 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$151/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Perched at the top of its very own private grounds, this Mid Century Modern feels like an observatory embracing the views all around: Puget Sound, Mt Rainier, the Olympics, Normandy Park celebrated wft Cove & Three Tree Point. Walls of windows in the living room, hardwood floors, spacious view kitchen w/eating nook & 3 bdrms including the top floor Master Suite w/commanding views. The detached 3-car gar enjoys a large party room/guest quarters w/a huge entertaining deck. A wonderful sunny home!Perched at the top of its very own private grounds, this Mid Century Modern feels like an observatory embracing the views all around: Puget Sound, Mt Rainier, the Olympics, Normandy Park celebrated wft Cove & Three Tree Point. Walls of windows in the living room, hardwood floors, spacious view kitchen w/eating nook & 3 bdrms including the top floor Master Suite w/commanding views. The detached 3-car gar enjoys a large party room/guest quarters w/a huge entertaining deck. A wonderful sunny home!
  • Listed by: Veronique Hval 206.244.5900 Burien@windermere.com • Windermere R.E. South, Inc.
Listing closed: 06/30/2014 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 607135

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$945,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

96.1%

Burien, WA

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Location

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Sold By Windermere R.E. South, Inc.

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Property Information for 17449 Sylvester Road Southwest

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,009 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: King County
  • Community Name: Three Tree Point
  • School District: Highline
  • View: Mountain(s), Sound, Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 3
  • Total Covered Parking: 3
  • Entry Date: 04-12-2014
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.44 AC / 19,000 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Patio, Propane
  • Area: 130 - Burien/Normandy Park
  • Directions: From 1st Avenue S, West on 160th SW to Sylvester. Turn Left and follow to the sign. Go up the drive to the 3 car garage.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2013
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 2
  • 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
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 1
  • Bedrooms Upper: 2
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Interior Features
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Master, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room
  • Room and Floor: Dining Room-Main, Master Bedroom-Upper, Entry Hall-Main, Living Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Utility Room-Main, Bedroom-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Bedroom-Upper, Bathroom Three Quarter-Upper
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Room List: Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Entry Hall, Living Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Utility Room, Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Three Quarter
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick, Wood
  • Roof: Composition, Torch Down
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Range/Oven,Refrigerator
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Baseboard,Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: SW Suburban
  • Water Company: Highline Water District
  • Power Production Type: Oil
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Sewer Connected, Oil
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: Two
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Corelogics
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 16
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Secluded
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 2929600035
  • Building Condition: Very Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2710
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 0
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 2710.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant

Property History for 17449 Sylvester Road Southwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2014

Sold

NWMLS #607135

$410,000
Jun 27, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #418436484

$410,000

-1.6% / yr

Jun 9, 2014

Pending

NWMLS #607135

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2014

Sold

NWMLS #607135

$410,000
06/27/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #418436484

$410,000

-1.6% / yr

06/09/2014

Pending

NWMLS #607135

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

Public Records for 17449 Sylvester Road Southwest

Taxable ValueLand$396,000Additions$642,000Total$1,038,000
Tax Record2026$12,126 ($1,011 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,710 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,710 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningR1CountyKINGAPN292960-0035

Schools near 17449 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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