8608 196th St SW

2,090 Sq. Ft.
$454 / Sq. Ft.
2,090
Sq. Ft.
$454
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome home to this beautifully updated, bright, and move-in ready two-story home in Edmonds. Soaring vaulted ceilings create an airy first impression, while a versatile living room, or spacious home office, is filled with natural light. The spacious kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, updated quartz countertops, an oversized walk-in pantry, and sunny corner windows overlooking the functional backyard. An oversized family room with a cozy gas fireplace, a convenient powder bath, and a dedicated laundry...Welcome home to this beautifully updated, bright, and move-in ready two-story home in Edmonds. Soaring vaulted ceilings create an airy first impression, while a versatile living room, or spacious home office, is filled with natural light. The spacious kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, updated quartz countertops, an oversized walk-in pantry, and sunny corner windows overlooking the functional backyard. An oversized family room with a cozy gas fireplace, a convenient powder bath, and a dedicated laundry room complete the inviting main level. Upstairs, thoughtfully tucked-away bedrooms provide privacy and comfort, including a generous primary suite featuring a five-piece bath and walk-in closet. Additional highlights include air conditioning, brand-new carpeting, a two-car garage, outdoor garden shed, and abundant storage throughout. Multiple skylights flood the home with beautiful natural light, enhancing its warm and welcoming feel. Ideally located just minutes from Downtown Edmonds, multiple parks, the Edmonds ferry, shopping and dining in the Edmonds Bowl, and within the award-winning Edmonds School District. Perfectly positioned for commuters with seamless access to the Sounder train, ferry, bus routes, and Park & Ride options, making daily travel effortless while enjoying all that Edmonds has to offer.
  1. Listed by Travis Stewart • Windermere Real Estate Central

Property Details for 8608 196th Street Southwest

Community Name
Edmonds
School District
Edmonds
Number of Assigned Spaces
2
Total Covered Parking
2
Entry Date
03-11-2026
Energy Source
Natural Gas
Sewer
Sewer Connected
LISTING UPDATED: 03/20/2026 03:36 PM

Property Details for 8608 196th Street Southwest

StatusActive
MLS #2490956
Days on Market11
Cumulative Days on Market24
Taxes$5,607 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1997
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
CountySnohomish County

Location

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Building Information for 8608 196th Street Southwest

Stories-Year Built1997Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

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Property Information for 8608 196th Street Southwest

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio
  • Area: 730 - Southwest Snohomish
  • Elementary School: Edmonds Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Meadowdale Mid
  • High School: Meadowdale High
  • Directions: GPS works great! Head West on 196th toward downtown Edmonds look for for sale sign/arrow along the south side. Feel free to park along sidewalk if multiple showings are occurring.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Garage-Attached
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • 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: 1
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • 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
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Carpet
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, French Doors, Pantry, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Garage
  • Room and Floor: Entry Hall-Main, Family Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Second, Utility Room-Main, Bathroom Full-Second, Bathroom Half-Main, Bedroom-Second
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Room List: Entry Hall, Family Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Half, Bedroom
  • Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Cement Planked
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Double Oven,Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • Security Features: Partially Fenced
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PUD
  • Sewer Company: City of Edmonds
  • Water Company: City of Edmonds
  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: Two
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Snohomish County Records
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 30
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Cul-De-Sac, Curbs, Paved
  • Lot Size Source: Realist
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 00856700000200
  • Building Condition: Very Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2090
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2090
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 2090.0
  • 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 8608 196th Street Southwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2490956

$948,000—
Apr 28, 2016

Sold

NWMLS #911101

$450,000—
Apr 24, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #570541642

$450,000—
Mar 22, 2016

Pending

NWMLS #911101

—
Mar 18, 2016

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #911101

$399,500—
Feb 28, 2001

Sold

NWMLS #21005183

$227,000—
Feb 8, 2001

Pending

NWMLS #21005183

—
Jan 10, 2001

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #21005183

$229,950—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/11/2026

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2490956

$948,000
04/28/2016

Sold

NWMLS #911101

$450,000
04/24/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #570541642

$450,000
03/22/2016

Pending

NWMLS #911101

—
03/18/2016

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #911101

$399,500
02/28/2001

Sold

NWMLS #21005183

$227,000
02/08/2001

Pending

NWMLS #21005183

—
01/10/2001

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #21005183

$229,950

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

Public Records for 8608 196th Street Southwest

Taxable ValueLand$530,000Additions$275,000Total$805,000
Tax Record2025$5,607 ($467 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,090 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,090 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,276 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1997ZoningRS-10CountySNOHOMISHAPN00856700000200Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8608 196th Street Southwest

This home is within Edmonds School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Edmonds Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Meadowdale Middle School
Public7 to 8

Meadowdale High School
Public9 to 12

Maplewood Parent Coop
PublicPK to 8

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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8608 196th Street Southwest is a single family home for sale in Edmonds, WA 98026. This property was listed for sale on March 11, 2026 by Windermere Real Estate Central, it's currently listed at $948,000. It has been on the market for a total of 11 days and was last sold on April 28, 2016. This listing's school district is Edmonds School District. Nearby schools include Edmonds Elementary School, Meadowdale Middle School and Meadowdale High School. 8608 196th Street Southwest is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,090 sqft single family home built in 1997.

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