Sold297d on market
1137 N James Street
Tacoma, WA, 98406 • West End • Pierce County
$680,000
$283/sqft
4Beds
2Baths
2,400Sqft
0.21 acLot
1956Built
Property DNA
Scenic Views
Partial · See Remarks · Territorial
Narrows
West End
Outdoor Living
Ceramic Tile · Concrete · Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Fireplace · Skylight(s) · Water Heater
2 Fireplaces
Wood Burning · Lower Level: 1 · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
2-Car Garage
Attached Garage
Ceramic Tile & Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
17 views
People checking out this listing
297 days on market
Established listing
$283/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1956
Home surrounded by mature landscaping with Territorial & Narrows Bridge VIEW ready for updates. PLUS peek-a-boo water view. Complete w/ 2400 sf, 4 beds, and 1.75 baths. Main level offers original oak flooring thru-out, 2 beds, and a full bath. Efficient kitchen has lots of cabinets & flows into dining area w/ built-in cabinet. Soak in the VIEW thru wall of windows in the living room or from the large back deck! Lower level offers 2 beds, 3/4 bath, laundry/storage room, and BONUS room w/ a 2nd wood-burning fireplace. Walk outside to fully-fenced backyard and shed. Huge patio in front of home, with complete privacy, offers additional outdoor lounging options. 2-car garage and driveway parking. NEW ROOF to be installed prior to closing.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights peek-a-boo water view, huge patio, and efficient kitchen as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$4,217/month
Principal & Interest$3,310
Property Tax$680
Insurance$227
Down payment20% ($136,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.14% rate · 30yr fixed · $544,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1956
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Oil
CoolingNone
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot8,999 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
ConditionAverage
Year built1956
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Oil
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: TPU / Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementDaylight,Finished
Fireplaces2
Lot8,999 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodWest End
Annual tax$6,383
Parcel0221344023
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Disposal
Dryer(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Garbage Disposal
Water Heater: electric
Water Heater Location: utility room
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Concrete
Hardwood
Vinyl
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Oil
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Lower Level: 1
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Skylight(s)
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached Garage
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Ceramic Tile
Concrete
Double Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Fireplace
Skylight(s)
Water Heater
Lot Features
Paved
Deck
Fenced-Fully
Outbuildings
Views
Partial
See Remarks
Territorial
Room details
11 rooms detailed
Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
LowerBedroom
LowerBathroom Full
MainBathroom Three Quarter
LowerListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market297
Est. value$662,400
Est. rent$3,625/mo
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$283
On marketJul 12, 2025
PostedMay 23, 2025
Last sold$680,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedJul 14, 2025
Tour days6
Views17
How are the schools in Tacoma?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Tacoma, WA, 98406
Price history
6 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jun 13, 2025Sold$680,000$283NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 24, 2025Pending Sale$650,000$271NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 23, 2025Listed For Sale$650,000$271NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 15, 2019Sold$419,000$175NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 3, 2019Pending Sale$400,000$167Windermere Professional Partners
Oct 1, 2019Listed For Sale$400,000$167Windermere Professional Partners
Sold$680,000
Jun 13, 2025•$283/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$650,000
May 24, 2025•$271/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$650,000
May 23, 2025•$271/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$419,000
Nov 15, 2019•$175/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$400,000
Oct 3, 2019•$167/sqft•Windermere Professional Partners
Listed For Sale$400,000
Oct 1, 2019•$167/sqft•Windermere Professional Partners
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$6,383$586,600
Apr 7, 2023$5,970$536,400
Apr 7, 2022$6,142$591,700
Apr 7, 2021$5,246$457,500
Apr 7, 2019$4,655$386,500
Apr 7, 2018$5,050$358,300
Apr 7, 2017$4,557$319,800
Apr 7, 2016$3,836$239,100
Apr 7, 2014$3,836$220,700
Apr 7, 2013$3,363$198,800
Apr 7, 2012—$191,700
Apr 7, 2011—$210,900
Apr 7, 2010—$233,500
Apr 7, 2009—$255,800
Apr 7, 2008$3,383$286,900
Apr 7, 2007$3,383$289,200
Apr 7, 2002$2,800$163,500
Apr 7, 2001$2,630$163,500
Apr 7, 2000$2,630$149,900
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Tacoma, WA • Pierce County
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Nearby zip codes
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