Last Sold Price
3 beds1,956 sqft$677/sqft
23516 Ben Howard Rd, Monroe, WA 98272

Description

In 1900, Ben Howard bought this acreage to build a home for his wife, Mary! A picture-perfect farmhouse on flat, mostly dry, pristine pastureland with views of the Cascade Mountains. Property extends across the road to include Skykomish River frontage and is only 10 minutes from downtown Monroe. House is updated while retaining its original character. New electrical/new flooring/newer septic system/newer well filtration system. Bedrooms/half-bath upstairs, living spaces/full bath on main floor, rec...In 1900, Ben Howard bought this acreage to build a home for his wife, Mary! A picture-perfect farmhouse on flat, mostly dry, pristine pastureland with views of the Cascade Mountains. Property extends across the road to include Skykomish River frontage and is only 10 minutes from downtown Monroe. House is updated while retaining its original character. New electrical/new flooring/newer septic system/newer well filtration system. Bedrooms/half-bath upstairs, living spaces/full bath on main floor, rec room/laundry/office in fully finished basement. Giant 70' x 48' outbuilding, 3 bays, office space/loft. Can finish out as a shop and RV/boat storage w/room to build barn/arena. Zoned AG 10 w/possible future subdivision on main parcel (20.1674ac)
LISTING CLOSED: 06/23/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Lynette Thomas • Windermere R.E./Snohomish Inc.
    P: (360) 568-1537 lynette@windermere.com

Property Details for 23516 Ben Howard Road

Status
MLS #
2370012
Days on Market
5
Cumulative Days on Market
5
Taxes
$2,481 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1910
Lot Size
37.17 AC / 1,619,012 SF
Community Name
Ben Howard
School District
Monroe
View
Mountain(s), Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
10
Total Covered Parking
10
Entry Date
05-08-2025
Energy Source
Electric
Sewer
Septic Tank

Location

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Building Information for 23516 Ben Howard Road

Stories-Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size37.17 AC / 1,619,012 SF

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Property Information for 23516 Ben Howard Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 17 - 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Barn, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Outbuildings, RV Parking, Shop
  • Area: 610 - Southeast Snohomish
  • Elementary School: Frank Wagner Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Park Place Middle Sc
  • High School: Monroe High
  • Effective Year Built Source: See Remarks
  • Directions: From Hiway 203 turn onto Ben Howard Road and travel 3 miles. Home and property will be on your right - watch for sign and the HUGE red barn!
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Direction Faces: Northwest
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 10.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Driveway Parking, Garage-Detached, RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Detached Garage, RV Parking
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Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • 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: 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
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 0
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
  • Basement: Finished
  • Features: Bath Off Primary, Security System, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Basement
  • Room and Floor: Den/Office-Lower, Family Room-Lower, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-None, Utility Room-Lower, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Half-None, Bedroom-None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Wall Unit(s)
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Den/Office, Family Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Half, Bedroom
  • Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Washer(s)
  • Waterfront Description: Low Bank, River
  • Security Features: Partially Fenced, Security System
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Individual Well
  • Power Company: PUD of Snohomish County
  • Sewer Company: Private septic
  • Water Company: Private well
  • Power Production Type: Electric
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One and One Half
  • Lot Topography: Equestrian,Level,Sloped
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: County records
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 2000
  • Photos Count: 39
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Paved
  • Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Number: 3 parcels
  • Lot Size Source: Co records + survey on record
  • Waterfront Footage: Appx 600
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 27070900100500
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1956
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1956
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Garden Space, Pasture, Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 1956.0
  • 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 23516 Ben Howard Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 23, 2025

Sold

NWMLS #2370012

$1,325,000—
May 13, 2025

Pending

NWMLS #2370012

—
May 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2370012

$1,295,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/23/2025

Sold

NWMLS #2370012

$1,325,000
05/13/2025

Pending

NWMLS #2370012

—
05/08/2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2370012

$1,295,000

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

Public Records for 23516 Ben Howard Road

Taxable ValueLand$531,500Additions$239,600Total$771,100
Tax Record2026$2,127 ($177 / month)
Home Facts
Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,988 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,988 SqFtStories1Lot Size882,090 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous AgriculturalYear Built1910Year Renovated1910ZoningA-10CountySNOHOMISHAPN270709-001-005-00

Schools near 23516 Ben Howard Road

This home is within Monroe School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 11
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Frank Wagner Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Out Of District Special Ed
PublicPK to 11

Monroe High School
Public9 to 12

Youth Re-Engagement
Public9 to 12

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