Sold228d on marketHistoric · 106 yrs
4116 S 38th Street
Tacoma, WA, 98409 • South Tacoma • Pierce County
$320,000
$170/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,886Sqft
0.32 acLot
1920Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1920 · 106 years of history
South Tacoma
South Tacoma
Outdoor Living
Water Heater
4-Car Garage
Detached Carport · Detached Garage · RV Parking
This home is in high demand
Listed 228 days ago · 1 views · Top 2% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
1 views
People checking out this listing
228 days on market
Established listing
$170/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 2% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
Likelihood score
Want the full market analysis?
Get the detailed selling prediction score, comparable sales data, and price trend forecast for this property.
Free · Delivered to your inbox in minutes
About this home
Single Family · Built 1920 · Historic
INVESTORS WANTED! Rambler with basement has lots of potential. Possible Mountain VIEW after tree removal. Main level offers 943 sf with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, living/dining room, and eat-in kitchen. Lower level with 943 sf has separate door to exterior for potential Duplex and offers large bonus room, bed, and bath with shower and toilet next to laundry room. 2-car detached garage and additional carport located behind the home. NEW ROOF in 2025 - NEW ELECTRIC PANEL in 2005. With an existing driveway that goes all the way to the back of the property and a .32 acres lot, there is opportunity to divide and add a 2nd home or add a DADU, all while updating the current home, or divide home into a duplex and use for rental income. CASH ONLY!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights possible mountain view, existing driveway, and eat-in kitchen as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,992/month
Principal & Interest$1,565
Property Tax$320
Insurance$107
Down payment20% ($64,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $256,000 loan
Full calculator →At a glance
Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1920
HeatingNone, Oil
CoolingNone
Parking4 Garage spaces
Lot0.32 Acres
Offer Review Date2025-08-08
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
ConditionFixer
Year built1920
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNone, Oil
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionMetal/Vinyl
Water / SewerPublic, Company: TPU / Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached Carport, Detached Garage, RV Parking
Garage4 spaces
BasementDaylight,Finished
Lot0.32 Acres
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth Tacoma
Annual tax$366
Parcel0220131026
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Water Heater: electric
Water Heater Location: closet
Flooring
Laminate
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating
None
Oil
Cooling
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached Carport
Detached Garage
RV Parking
Construction
Metal/Vinyl
Patio & Porch
Water Heater
Lot Features
Dead End Street
Paved
Cable TV
Dog Run
Fenced-Partially
RV Parking
Room details
10 rooms detailed
Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
LowerBathroom Full
MainOther
LowerBonus Room
LowerListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market228
Est. value$315,000
Est. rent$2,558/mo
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$170
On marketSep 14, 2025
PostedAug 1, 2025
Last sold$320,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedSep 21, 2025
Tour days6
Views1
How are the schools in Tacoma?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Tacoma, WA, 98409
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Aug 21, 2025Sold$320,000$170NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 9, 2025Pending Sale$355,000$188NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 1, 2025Listed For Sale$355,000$188NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$320,000
Aug 21, 2025•$170/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$355,000
Aug 9, 2025•$188/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$355,000
Aug 1, 2025•$188/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$366$63,040
Apr 7, 2023$369$63,040
Apr 7, 2022$349$63,040
Apr 7, 2021$373$63,040
Apr 7, 2019$449$258,500
Apr 7, 2018$478$229,000
Apr 7, 2017$518$197,800
Apr 7, 2016$686$145,500
Apr 7, 2014$686$130,400
Apr 7, 2013$672$118,800
Apr 7, 2012—$123,900
Apr 7, 2011—$141,500
Apr 7, 2010—$165,800
Apr 7, 2009—$185,700
Apr 7, 2008$416$206,300
Apr 7, 2007$416$208,000
Apr 7, 2002$1,737$100,500
Apr 7, 2001$1,594$101,400
Apr 7, 2000$1,594$90,800
Nearby homes
Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Tacoma, WA • Pierce County
Nearby neighborhoods
Browns PointCentralDash PointEastside-ENACTNew TacomaNorth EndNortheast TacomaSouth EndSouth TacomaWest End
Nearby cities
Bonney LakeEnumclawGig HarborGrahamLakewoodParklandPuyallupSpanaway
Nearby zip codes
98403984049840598406984079840898409984189842298444
Similar homes
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-04-07 09:13:30 PDT. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. [Click here for more information](/mls-disclaimers/#39)
No obligation · Same-day response