Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,700 sqft
17600 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 98166
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.24 acresLot Size
1985Year Built
$217/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Great income opt. On a knob overlooking point, light all day long. Huge gardens, lots of views. 2 decks, 2 hot tubs, 3 separate living areas: Cottage at top; large (1690sf) Main Level; Lower Level works well for office/guests. Remodeled/re-made 1985, Cottage 1993, Lower Level 2002. B&B business currently, in cottage, covers mortgage or could accommodate tenant/in-law. Business office in lower level, Real Estate, counselor, or? Tons of storage, parking &privacyGreat income opt. On a knob overlooking point, light all day long. Huge gardens, lots of views. 2 decks, 2 hot tubs, 3 separate living areas: Cottage at top; large (1690sf) Main Level; Lower Level works well for office/guests. Remodeled/re-made 1985, Cottage 1993, Lower Level 2002. B&B business currently, in cottage, covers mortgage or could accommodate tenant/in-law. Business office in lower level, Real Estate, counselor, or? Tons of storage, parking &privacy
  • Listed by: Daniel Goldsmith 360.331.1103 daniel@soundviewrealty.com • Soundview Realty
  • Listed by: Russell Harvey
Listing closed: 01/26/2005 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 24148632

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$990,000

Avg days on market

46

Sale-to-list ratio

97.5%

Burien, WA

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Location

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Property Information for 17600 Sylvester Road Southwest

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,971 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: King County
  • School District: Highline
  • View: Mountain(s), Partial, Sound
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 3
  • Total Covered Parking: 3
  • Entry Date: 10-31-2004
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,485 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Building Information: Additional Dwelling, Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Hot Tub/Spa, Shop
  • Area: 130 - Burien/Normandy Park
  • Block: 15
  • Directions: 509 to SW 160th St, West 3 lights, left on Sylvester Rd, 1.2 mile to hairpin turn (10mph). Soundview is left, park in drive
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: false
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2004
  • Legal Description: blk 15 lot 8 & 15, crescent beach add.... very long
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Open Parking: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 1
  • 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: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 1
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Lower: 0
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Fireplaces Upper: 0
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Softwood, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished
  • Features: Fir/Softwood, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, 2nd Kitchen, Bath Off Master, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace in Master Bedroom, Hot Tub/Spa, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Water Heater Location: elec/basement
  • Room and Floor: Extra Fin Rm-Upper, Bedroom-Lower, Bathroom Three Quarter-Lower, Bathroom Three Quarter-Upper, Bathroom Full-Main, Bonus Room-Lower, Utility Room-Main, Family Room-Upper, Master Bedroom-Main, Bedroom-Main, Bedroom-Upper, Approved Accessory-Upper, Living Room-Main, Den/Office-Lower, Entry Hall-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Upper, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Dining Room-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Spa: Yes
  • Water Heater Type: elec/basement
  • Room List: Extra Fin Rm, Bedroom, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bathroom Full, Bonus Room, Utility Room, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Approved Accessory, Living Room, Den/Office, Entry Hall, Kitchen Without Eating Space, Kitchen With Eating Space, Dining Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Trash Compactor,Washer
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air,Stove/Free Standing
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Company: SW Suburban Sewer
  • Water Company: Water Dist 20
  • Power Production Type: Oil
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Sewer Connected, Oil
Property and Assessments
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Lot Topography: PartialSlope
  • MLS Square Footage Source: KCR + Cottage/garage
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 1
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Secluded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 10485
  • Lot Number: 8
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 187200162
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2700
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2690
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 750
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 2700.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Multi Family
Building Details
  • Number Of Units Total: 0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 17600 Sylvester Road Southwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 26, 2005

Sold

NWMLS #24148632

$585,000
Jan 25, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #150497959

$580,000

+17.1% / yr

Jan 6, 2005

Pending

NWMLS #24148632

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/26/2005

Sold

NWMLS #24148632

$585,000
01/25/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #150497959

$580,000

+17.1% / yr

01/06/2005

Pending

NWMLS #24148632

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

Public Records for 17600 Sylvester Road Southwest

Taxable ValueLand$377,000Additions$774,000Total$1,151,000
Tax Record2026$13,420 ($1,118 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,150 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,670 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt480 SqFtStories1Lot Size12,129 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1918Year Renovated1985ZoningR1CountyKINGAPN182720-0162

Schools near 17600 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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