Sold28d on market
5642 S Thompson Avenue
Tacoma, WA, 98408 • South End • Pierce County
$483,000
$214/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
2,256Sqft
0.14 acLot
1941Built
Property DNA
Territorial Views
Territorial
See Remarks Style
Built 1941 · 85 years of history
South Tacoma
South End
Outdoor Living
Dining Room · Fireplace · Hot Tub/Spa · Water Heater · Wet Bar
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
Garage
Driveway · Detached Garage · RV Parking
Ceramic Tile & Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 28 days ago · 55 views · 1 saves · Top 3% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
55 views
People checking out this listing
1 saves
Buyers have saved this home
28 days on market
Recently listed
$214/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 3% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1941
This house has SO MUCH potential. It was recently refreshed with new carpets, paint, and other repairs that are sure to please any buyers looking for a turn key home. Upstairs features real hardwoods, with tons of natural light, and a tastefully updated bathroom w/ two spacious bedrooms and access to the large covered back deck. Downstairs is impressive with a kitchenette, built in entertainment wall, 1 large bedroom and two additional rooms - potential bedroom, office, storage, exercise room! There is a separate entrance to the downstairs so could be a great rental unit, space for guests, MIL, ADU - options are endless with a little bit of DIY. Spacious detached garage in backyard equipped with storage & shelving. Alley access as well - possible DADU conversion!? What ever you are looking for - this house has a lot to offer. If you have seen it before, please come see it again. The updated flooring and paint have given the home a fresh new look, feel, and vibe. Lots of little repairs and updates have been done since the listing was posted. This place is very cute and worth a visit! Welcome Home
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights tons of natural light, updated flooring, and alley access as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,007/month
Principal & Interest$2,363
Property Tax$483
Insurance$161
Down payment20% ($96,600)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $386,400 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1941
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Wall Unit(s), Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking1 Garage space
Lot5,880 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleSee Remarks
ConditionGood
Year built1941
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Wall Unit(s), Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding, Wood Products
Water / SewerPublic, Company: TPU / Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Detached Garage, RV Parking
BasementFinished
Fireplaces1
Lot5,880 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth End
Annual tax$4,871
Parcel0320204063
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Disposal
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Garbage Disposal
Water Heater: Electric
Water Heater Location: Basement bedroom near bathroom
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Hardwood
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Wall Unit(s)
Electric
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Detached Garage
RV Parking
Construction
Wood Siding
Wood Products
Patio & Porch
Dining Room
Fireplace
Hot Tub/Spa
Water Heater
Wet Bar
Lot Features
Paved
Sidewalk
Fenced-Fully
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
RV Parking
Shop
Views
Territorial
Room details
13 rooms detailed
Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
LowerBathroom Full
MainBathroom Full
LowerOther
LowerListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market28
Est. value$483,100
Est. rent$2,973/mo
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$214
On marketFeb 10, 2026
PostedJan 9, 2026
Last sold$483,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedMar 10, 2026
Tour days6
Views55
Favorites1
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Tacoma, WA, 98408
Price history
15 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 9, 2026Sold$483,000$214NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 8, 2026Pending Sale$479,950$213NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 29, 2026Listed For Sale$479,950$213NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 26, 2026Pending Sale$479,950$213NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 9, 2026Listed For Sale$479,950$213NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 5, 2021Sold$465,000$206NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 2, 2021Pending Sale$449,950$199NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 27, 2021Listed For Sale$449,950$199NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 31, 2017Sold$248,000$110NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 8, 2017Listed For Sale$248,000$110Keller Williams - Federal Way
Oct 16, 2006Sold$194,600$86Public Record
Aug 31, 2005Sold$202,000$90Public Record
Oct 30, 2002Sold$115,413$51Public Record
Oct 13, 1999Sold$109,359$48Public Record
Nov 26, 1997Sold$85,509$38Public Record
Sold$483,000
Mar 9, 2026•$214/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$479,950
Feb 8, 2026•$213/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$479,950
Jan 29, 2026•$213/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$479,950
Jan 26, 2026•$213/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$479,950
Jan 9, 2026•$213/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$465,000
Mar 5, 2021•$206/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$449,950
Feb 2, 2021•$199/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$449,950
Jan 27, 2021•$199/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$248,000
May 31, 2017•$110/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$248,000
Apr 8, 2017•$110/sqft•Keller Williams - Federal Way
Sold$194,600
Oct 16, 2006•$86/sqft•Public Record
Sold$202,000
Aug 31, 2005•$90/sqft•Public Record
Sold$115,413
Oct 30, 2002•$51/sqft•Public Record
Sold$109,359
Oct 13, 1999•$48/sqft•Public Record
Sold$85,509
Nov 26, 1997•$38/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$4,870$447,300
Apr 7, 2023$4,566$410,000
Apr 7, 2022$4,593$442,200
Apr 7, 2021$4,267$372,000
Apr 7, 2019$3,330$283,700
Apr 7, 2018$3,630$256,100
Apr 7, 2017$3,162$229,700
Apr 7, 2016$2,772$174,500
Apr 7, 2014$2,772$159,400
Apr 7, 2013$2,455$144,800
Apr 7, 2012—$139,800
Apr 7, 2011—$159,200
Apr 7, 2010—$170,100
Apr 7, 2009—$190,800
Apr 7, 2008—$212,500
Apr 7, 2007$2,563$219,000
Apr 7, 2002$1,689$98,600
Apr 7, 2001$1,518$98,600
Apr 7, 2000$1,518$86,500
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Tacoma, WA • Pierce County
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Nearby zip codes
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