Listed by Rafael Israyelyan • RSVP Brokers ERA. Bought with eLink Realty.

Off market jul 2012 for $128K

$410,365

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $854/mo

•

2,088

sq ft

28809 S 23rd Ave, Federal Way, WA 98003

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1964Year Built

7,776 sq ftLot Size

$197Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Rafael Israyelyan • RSVP Brokers ERA

Bought with Zhenglong Bai • eLink Realty

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #305046

Redfin Estimate

$410,365

$282K since sold in July 2012$6,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 33% lower than the average sale price ($612K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$645,000
A
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B
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$565,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,920 sq ft
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D
4 beds2.5 baths2,220 sq ft
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E
4 beds2 baths1,728 sq ft
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$520,000
F
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Market trends in 98003, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.1%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$547K

$43K MoM

Avg. days on market

34d

4 days MoM

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Sale history for 28809 S 23rd Ave

Date

Event

Price

Aug 29, 2012

Delisted

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #305046

—

Jul 10, 2012

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #305046

$128,000

$61/sq ft

Mar 28, 2012

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #305046

—

Mar 20, 2012

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #305046

$125,000

$60/sq ft

Jan 24, 2012

Price Changed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #305046

$140,000

$67/sq ft

Jan 24, 2012

Relisted (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #305046

—

Jan 3, 2012

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #305046

—

Dec 26, 2011

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #305046

$110,000

$53/sq ft

Jul 10, 2012

Sold

Public Records

$128,000

$61/sq ft

Sep 30, 2004

Sold (MLS)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #24082213

$214,950

$103/sq ft

Jun 14, 2004

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #24082213

$214,950

$103/sq ft

Jan 31, 1992

Sold

Public Records

$117,500

$56/sq ft

Jan 30, 1990

Sold

Public Records

$91,000

$44/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,242 (+7.0%)

$178,000 + $327,000

$505,000

2025

$4,897 (+0.5%)

$178,000 + $327,000

$505,000

2024

$4,870 (+1.5%)

$151,000 + $333,000

$484,000

2023

$4,801 (+12.9%)

$138,000 + $303,000

$441,000

2022

$4,253 (+9.4%)

$147,000 + $338,000

$485,000

2021

$3,889 (+5.7%)

$134,000 + $238,000

$372,000

2020

$3,681 (+9.2%)

$116,000 + $203,000

$319,000

2019

$3,371 (−9.9%)

$94,000 + $196,000

$290,000

2018

$3,742 (+8.2%)

$94,000 + $196,000

$290,000

2017

$3,459 (+13.3%)

$94,000 + $167,000

$261,000

2016

$3,053 (+8.1%)

$90,000 + $151,000

$241,000

2015

$2,824 (+7.1%)

$91,000 + $112,000

$203,000

2014

$2,638 (+1.9%)

$85,000 + $107,000

$192,000

2013

$2,589 (+9.6%)

$85,000 + $70,000

$155,000

2012

$2,363 (−3.0%)

$85,000 + $70,000

$155,000

2011

$2,437 (−12.0%)

$100,000 + $84,000

$184,000

2010

$2,769 (−6.8%)

$79,000 + $138,000

$217,000

2009

$2,970

$79,000 + $189,000

$268,000

Tax history for 28809 S 23rd Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,242 (+7.0%)

$178,000 + $327,000

$505,000

2025

$4,897 (+0.5%)

$178,000 + $327,000

$505,000

2024

$4,870 (+1.5%)

$151,000 + $333,000

$484,000

2023

$4,801 (+12.9%)

$138,000 + $303,000

$441,000

2022

$4,253 (+9.4%)

$147,000 + $338,000

$485,000

2021

$3,889 (+5.7%)

$134,000 + $238,000

$372,000

2020

$3,681 (+9.2%)

$116,000 + $203,000

$319,000

2019

$3,371 (−9.9%)

$94,000 + $196,000

$290,000

2018

$3,742 (+8.2%)

$94,000 + $196,000

$290,000

2017

$3,459 (+13.3%)

$94,000 + $167,000

$261,000

2016

$3,053 (+8.1%)

$90,000 + $151,000

$241,000

2015

$2,824 (+7.1%)

$91,000 + $112,000

$203,000

2014

$2,638 (+1.9%)

$85,000 + $107,000

$192,000

2013

$2,589 (+9.6%)

$85,000 + $70,000

$155,000

2012

$2,363 (−3.0%)

$85,000 + $70,000

$155,000

2011

$2,437 (−12.0%)

$100,000 + $84,000

$184,000

2010

$2,769 (−6.8%)

$79,000 + $138,000

$217,000

2009

$2,970

$79,000 + $189,000

$268,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,776 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,570

Year built

1964

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

422250 0050

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 5, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: RV Parking
Has Carport
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Beds Upper: 3
# of Beds Lower: 1
Bedrooms Possible: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Upper): 1
# of Half Baths (Upper): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Lower): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Upper

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Upper

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Upper

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Upper

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 12 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 13 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Upper

Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Lower

Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight, Finished

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Dining Room
Flooring: Laminate, See Remarks, Carpet
Appliances Included: Garbage Disposal,Microwave

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Metal/Vinyl

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 2,088
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Fixer

Lot Information
Site Features: Deck,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,Outbuildings,Patio,RV Parking
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.1785
Lot Size Dimensions: 7776
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,460
Tax Year: 2010

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, Rehab Loan
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
High School District: Federal Way

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: From Military Rd S, Turn left onto S 288th St, Take the 1st left onto 23rd Pl S, Take the 1st right onto S 288th Pl, Blue house on the corner of 288th and 23rd Ave S.

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,570
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,776 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 422250 0050

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 5, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric

Home Information
Living Area: 2,088
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2088
MLS Square Footage Source: King County Records
Building Area Total: 2088
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Name: Laurelwood
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

Wildwood Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

5/10

Sacajawea Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

5/10

Federal Way Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

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Local insights from Redfin agents

Situated right along the Puget Sound, Federal Way is best known for its blend of natural beauty, fun attractions, and rich local culture! Locals love it for its vibrant dining scene and convenient location right between Seattle and Tacoma!
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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 87° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

10 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Federal Way, WA • 98003

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 1.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$390,000 – $472,000

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