Sold220d on market

6912 53rd Street W

University Pl, WA, 98467 • 98467 • Pierce County

$1,250,000

$347/sqft

5Beds

3Baths

3,607Sqft

1.8 acLot

1977Built

Property DNA

6 highlights

Scenic Views

See Remarks · Territorial

University Place

98467

Outdoor Living

Second Kitchen · Bath Off Primary · Dining Room · Fireplace · Loft · Skylight(s) · Vaulted Ceiling(s) · Walk-In Closet(s) · Walk-In Pantry · Wine/Beverage Refrigerator

2 Fireplaces

Wood Burning · Main Level: 2 · Fireplace

3-Car Garage

Detached Carport · Driveway · Attached Garage · Off Street · RV Parking

Engineered Hardwood & Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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220 days on market

Established listing

$347/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1977

EXTRAORDINARY mid-century modern design by original owner/Tacoma architect, Robert Lynch! Rare, 5-bd, 3-ba, 3600+ sf rambler in a gated oasis of waterfalls, lush foliage & cobblestone paths! 1.8+/- acres of easily-managed & well thought-out landscaping, perfect for multi-gen living (MIL unit)! Two kitchens, lofts, skylights, high-end appliances, A/C, htd shower floor, BT lighting & int/ext speakers! In-ground wine cellar, hot tub, greenhouse, dog run, fire pit, fully-fenced, htd porch & decks. 2-car att'd garage w/EV charging & add'l carport. The newly-passed ADU/DADU bill allows add’l dwellings on the same parcel w/no short plat req'd! Featured in the prestigious U.P. Garden Tour! UP schools! Recent appraisal at $1,330,000! Gate code 6912.

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights sanctuary of bubbling waterfalls, soaring ceilings, and walk-in closets as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$7,751/month

Principal & Interest$6,085

Property Tax$1,250

Insurance$417

Down payment20% ($250,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.14% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,000,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1977

HeatingFireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Ductless, Forced Air, Stove/Free Standing, Electric, See Remarks, Wood

Cooling90%+ High Efficiency, Ductless

Parking3 Attached Garage spaces

Lot1.79 Acres

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

ConditionVery Good

Year built1977

Stories1

Systems

HeatingFireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Ductless, Forced Air, Stove/Free Standing, Electric, See Remarks, Wood

Cooling90%+ High Efficiency, Ductless

RoofComposition,See Remarks

ConstructionSee Remarks, Wood Siding, Wood Products

Water / SewerPublic / Septic Tank

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingDetached Carport, Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking

Garage3 spaces

BasementNone

Fireplaces2

Lot1.79 Acres

Location & Tax

Neighborhood98467

Annual tax$11,640

Parcel0220225006

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths2

Features & details

12 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Bath Off Primary

Dining Room

Loft

Appliances

Dishwasher(s)

Double Oven

Dryer(s)

Microwave(s)

Refrigerator(s)

See Remarks

Stove(s)/Range(s)

Washer(s)

Flooring

Engineered Hardwood

Hardwood

Vinyl

Vinyl Plank

Carpet

Heating

Fireplace

90%+ High Efficiency

Ductless

Forced Air

Stove/Free Standing

Electric

See Remarks

Wood

Cooling

90%+ High Efficiency

Ductless

Fireplace

Wood Burning

Main Level: 2

Fireplace

Windows

Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

Parking

Detached Carport

Driveway

Attached Garage

Off Street

RV Parking

Construction

See Remarks

Wood Siding

Wood Products

Patio & Porch

Second Kitchen

Bath Off Primary

Dining Room

Fireplace

Loft

Skylight(s)

Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Walk-In Closet(s)

Walk-In Pantry

Wine/Beverage Refrigerator

Lot Features

Dead End Street

Open Lot

Paved

Secluded

Value In Land

Cabana/Gazebo

Cable TV

Deck

Dog Run

Electric Car Charging

Fenced-Fully

Gated Entry

Green House

High Speed Internet

Hot Tub/Spa

Outbuildings

Patio

RV Parking

Shop

Views

See Remarks

Territorial

Room details

20 rooms detailed

Master Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

Bathroom Full

Main

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market220

Est. value$1,232,600

Est. rent$4,262/mo

Tax rate0.88%

Price/sqft$347

On marketJul 16, 2025

PostedMay 13, 2025

Last sold$1,250,000

MLS statusSold

MLS updatedSep 29, 2025

Tour days6

Favorites1

How are the schools in University Pl?

3 schools rated nearby

Drum Intermediate School

Elementary • Public • 5-7

0.6 mi

Curtis Senior High School

High • Public • 10-12

1.5 mi

Evergreen Primary School

Primary • Public • PK-4

0.7 mi

Location

University Pl, WA, 98467

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Price history

7 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Aug 29, 2025Sold$1,250,000$347NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Aug 6, 2025Pending Sale$1,295,000$359NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jun 19, 2025Price Change$1,295,000$359NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jun 1, 2025Listed For Sale$1,395,000$387NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

May 23, 2025Pending Sale$1,395,000$387NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

May 13, 2025Listed For Sale$1,395,000$387NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jan 15, 1999Sold$308,300$85Public Record

Sold$1,250,000

Aug 29, 2025•$347/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$1,295,000

Aug 6, 2025•$359/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$1,295,000

Jun 19, 2025•$359/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$1,395,000

Jun 1, 2025•$387/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$1,395,000

May 23, 2025•$387/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$1,395,000

May 13, 2025•$387/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$308,300

Jan 15, 1999•$85/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

19 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 7, 2024$11,640$1,045,000

Apr 7, 2023$12,119$1,037,100

Apr 7, 2022$11,758$1,061,100

Apr 7, 2021$11,273$907,000

Apr 7, 2019$8,561$712,800

Apr 7, 2018$9,567$674,300

Apr 7, 2017$8,701$622,400

Apr 7, 2016$8,418$503,000

Apr 7, 2014$8,418$494,800

Apr 7, 2013$8,014$441,800

Apr 7, 2012—$452,900

Apr 7, 2011—$463,700

Apr 7, 2010—$504,300

Apr 7, 2009—$518,500

Apr 7, 2008$7,449$573,700

Apr 7, 2007$7,449$574,700

Apr 7, 2002$4,968$303,800

Apr 7, 2001$4,620$303,900

Apr 7, 2000$4,620$280,300

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

University Pl, WA • Pierce County

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$1,232,600

Est. rent$4,262/mo

30yr rate est.6.14%

Affordability$7,330/mo

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