Chris: I answered your request a couple of days ago. I would be happy to help you with this property if you would like to give me a call @ 206-354-2455 or email me at bill@billbreon.com. I work in the Kent, Maple Valley and Auburn area and know this area very well.

Hello Chris ~

The home was purchased for $265,950 in 2004. It is currently a short sale so the owners must have taken out the equity in their home during the height of the market (just a guess) and now they owe more than it is worth. Maple Valley market is really back to 2005 values.

I would agree with your price suggestion, however, it is really the lienholder that will have the final say. Make the offer, reach mutual acceptance with the seller and then submit the contract to the lienholder for approval/denial.

Good luck!

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Chris

There's more to pricing than neighborhood. Compare sq ft, lot size, lot location, home features, landscaping before assuming the new home was worth more. That's what your agent will do when advising you. Call Bill Breon, below, who was the first to answer your question. I know him personally and he knows your market very well. Good luck. Your going to have a much better time working with a pro like Bill than trying to do it yourself on Trulia.

Chris: If you would like to give me a call, I'd be happy to help you with this request. I can be reached at 206-354-2455.