Listed by Thelma Stefnik • Windermere RE/South, Inc. Bought with Heaton Dainard, LLC.
Off market sep 2017 for $675K
$1,298,815
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$4,906/mo
5
bd
•
3 ba
•
4,040
sq ft
17040 Sylvester Rd SW, Normandy Park, WA 98166
About this home
Classic Mid-Century 'diamond-in-the-rough' w/partial sound view & Lot 'A' Bch Rights. Great spaces & circulating flr plan & lrg window area to bring in lots of nat. light. Orig finishes & fixtures are tired & need fresh energy while solid bones and generous living spaces, up & down, make for a smart investment. Main flr has Oak Hdwood flrs, Formal Din Rm, 3BR - 2 Full Bths, Kitch w/Eat'g space, Formal Entry & Mud room. Mostly finished Daylite Bsmnt affords many options to create your vision.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$321Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Thelma Stefnik• Windermere RE/South, Inc.
Bought with John Whitney• Heaton Dainard, LLC
Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #821915
Redfin Estimate
$1,298,815
$624K since sold in September 2017$29K since September
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Estimate history
This home's estimate is 8.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.20M) of 6 comparable homes.
Very spacious 2 story home with lots of windows for maximum natural light and view of the Sound through the trees. Circular driveway for easy access to road. Lower level has two living spaces either side of chimney with a fireplace in each room....
Nice hardwoods throughout upper level. Large utility room has door to exterior making it a great mud room. Lots of privacy as lot has many trees surrounding.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Regina Joyce
Redfin Associate agent • Associate Agent
Sale history for 17040 Sylvester Rd SW
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Sep 22, 2017
Sold
$675,000
$167/sq ft
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #821915
Sep 16, 2015
Sold (MLS) (Sold)
$400,000
$99/sq ft
Aug 7, 2015
Pending
—
Jul 25, 2015
Pending (Pending Inspection)
—
Jul 20, 2015
Listed (Active)
$420,000
$104/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,197 (+3.7%)
$329,000 + $775,000
$1,104,000
2025
$13,692 (+3.0%)
$329,000 + $775,000
$1,104,000
2024
$13,294 (+13.4%)
$295,000 + $835,000
$1,130,000
2023
$11,726 (−0.7%)
$269,000 + $783,000
$1,052,000
2022
$11,813 (+8.0%)
$245,000 + $736,000
$981,000
2021
$10,940 (+4.6%)
$212,000 + $695,000
$907,000
2020
$10,462 (+11.9%)
$202,000 + $607,000
$809,000
2019
$9,350 (−5.8%)
$184,000 + $567,000
$751,000
2018
$9,925 (+8.2%)
$184,000 + $567,000
$751,000
2017
$9,172 (+22.8%)
$176,000 + $498,000
$674,000
2016
$7,468 (−77.9%)
$164,000 + $468,000
$632,000
2015
$33,776 (+406.2%)
$198,000 + $346,000
$544,000
2014
$6,672 (−74.6%)
$198,000 + $296,000
$494,000
2013
$26,273 (+302.4%)
$176,000 + $256,000
$432,000
2012
$6,528 (+0.7%)
$176,000 + $261,000
$437,000
2011
$6,482 (+2.3%)
$196,000 + $286,000
$482,000
2010
$6,336 (−7.8%)
$182,000 + $324,000
$506,000
2009
$6,868
$182,000 + $464,000
$646,000
Tax history for 17040 Sylvester Rd SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,197 (+3.7%)
$329,000 + $775,000
$1,104,000
2025
$13,692 (+3.0%)
$329,000 + $775,000
$1,104,000
2024
$13,294 (+13.4%)
$295,000 + $835,000
$1,130,000
2023
$11,726 (−0.7%)
$269,000 + $783,000
$1,052,000
2022
$11,813 (+8.0%)
$245,000 + $736,000
$981,000
2021
$10,940 (+4.6%)
$212,000 + $695,000
$907,000
2020
$10,462 (+11.9%)
$202,000 + $607,000
$809,000
2019
$9,350 (−5.8%)
$184,000 + $567,000
$751,000
2018
$9,925 (+8.2%)
$184,000 + $567,000
$751,000
2017
$9,172 (+22.8%)
$176,000 + $498,000
$674,000
2016
$7,468 (−77.9%)
$164,000 + $468,000
$632,000
2015
$33,776 (+406.2%)
$198,000 + $346,000
$544,000
2014
$6,672 (−74.6%)
$198,000 + $296,000
$494,000
2013
$26,273 (+302.4%)
$176,000 + $256,000
$432,000
2012
$6,528 (+0.7%)
$176,000 + $261,000
$437,000
2011
$6,482 (+2.3%)
$196,000 + $286,000
$482,000
2010
$6,336 (−7.8%)
$182,000 + $324,000
$506,000
2009
$6,868
$182,000 + $464,000
$646,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-20
Residential Very Low Density; Single-Family District
The primary purpose of the R-20 zone is to allow areas for the lowest density of single-family homes meeting the dimensional requirements in NPMC
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Office
Library
Museum / gallery
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 2,020
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Daylight
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 3/4 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Brick
Building Type: Single Family
View Information
View: Bay
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 4,040
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,020
Building Sq. Ft: 4,520
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: POR OF NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 DAF-BEG SW COR OF SUBD TH S 88-56-19 E ALG S LN THOF 1016.25 FT TO TPOB TH N 63-01-24 W 88.31 FT TO SELY LN OF SYLVESTER RD TH NELY ALG SD RD 199.23 FT TH S 10-00-00 E 98.65 FT TH S 2-39-47 W 38.02 FT M/L TO S LN OF NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 TH N 88-56-19 W TO TPOB TGW UND INT IN LOT A NORMANDY PARK RIVIERA SEC PLAT BLOCK: PLAT LOT:
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 480
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,064
Legal Lot Number: A
Municipality Name: NORMANDY PARK
Acres: 0.277
Zoning Code: R20
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY(RES USE/ZONE)
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Private
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,040
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 2015
County: King County
APN: 302304 9330
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Marvista Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
Sylvester Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
Mount Rainier High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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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 86° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
8 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.23M – $1.49M
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