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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,192 sqft
17459 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 98166
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.47 acresLot Size
1948Year Built
$171/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Perched on a corner lot w/commanding view of Puget Sound & mountains, this home speaks of days gone by. Known as the ‘tug boat house’ by the locals, it boasts of stunning views from almost every room. Features include hardwood floors in living and dining rooms, and upper floor with dramatic views. Driveway offers easy access to two carports.Perched on a corner lot w/commanding view of Puget Sound & mountains, this home speaks of days gone by. Known as the ‘tug boat house’ by the locals, it boasts of stunning views from almost every room. Features include hardwood floors in living and dining rooms, and upper floor with dramatic views. Driveway offers easy access to two carports.
  • Listed by: Tracy L. Thesenvitz 206.248.2900 support@cbdanforth.com • Coldwell Banker Danforth
  • Listed by: Lynn Banke 206.248.2900 support@cbdanforth.com • Coldwell Banker Danforth
Listing closed: 08/27/2014 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 610530

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$720,000

Avg days on market

40

Sale-to-list ratio

97.9%

Burien, WA

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Location

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Property Information for 17459 Sylvester Road Southwest

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,197 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: King County
  • Community Name: Three Tree Point
  • School District: Highline
  • View: Sound, Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 3
  • Total Covered Parking: 3
  • Entry Date: 03-27-2014
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Lot Size: 0.47 AC / 20,672 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 17 - 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, High Speed Internet
  • Area: 130 - Burien/Normandy Park
  • Block: 16
  • Elementary School: Gregory Heights Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sylvester Mid
  • High School: Highline High
  • Directions: From 1st Ave., Go West on 160th, Head South on Sylvester Rd, Home on Right Pleas
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2013
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Number of Carport Spaces: 3.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • 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: 1
  • 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: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 1
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Features: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Bath Off Master, Dining Room
  • Water Heater Location: basement
  • Room and Floor: Living Room-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Utility Room-Lower, Bathroom Three Quarter-Upper, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Bedroom-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Dining Room-Main, Master Bedroom-Upper, Den/Office-Upper
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Water Heater Type: electric
  • Room List: Living Room, Bathroom Full, Utility Room, Bathroom Three Quarter, Kitchen With Eating Space, Bedroom, Entry Hall, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Den/Office
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick, Wood
  • Roof: Torch Down
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Refrigerator
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: Seattle City Lisght
  • Sewer Company: Southwest Suburban Sewer
  • Water Company: Highline
  • Power Production Type: Oil
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Sewer Connected, Oil
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Lot Topography: Level,Terraces
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: appraisal
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 25
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Corner Lot, Paved
  • Lot Number: 3
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 2929600020
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2192
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1792
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 400
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 2192.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 17459 Sylvester Road Southwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 27, 2014

Sold

NWMLS #610530

$375,000
Aug 5, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #433554175

$375,000

+0.8% / yr

Jun 18, 2014

Pending

NWMLS #610530

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/27/2014

Sold

NWMLS #610530

$375,000
08/05/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #433554175

$375,000

+0.8% / yr

06/18/2014

Pending

NWMLS #610530

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

Public Records for 17459 Sylvester Road Southwest

Taxable ValueLand$441,000Additions$1,690,000Total$2,131,000
Tax Record2026$24,640 ($2,053 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths5.2Total Finished SqFt5,472 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt4,872 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt600 SqFtUnfinished Basement Area150 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,672 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2017Year Renovated2017ZoningR1CountyKINGAPN292960-0020

Schools near 17459 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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