Sold166d on market

1509 S 81st Street

Tacoma, WA, 98408 • South End • Pierce County

$420,000

$398/sqft

3Beds

1Baths

1,055Sqft

0.11 acLot

1977Built

Property DNA

5 highlights

Traditional Style

Built 1977 · 49 years of history

South Tacoma

South End

Outdoor Living

Bath Off Primary · Fireplace · Water Heater

1 Fireplace

Wood Burning · Lower Level: 1 · Fireplace

1-Car Garage

Attached Garage

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166 days on market

Established listing

$398/sqft

Price per square foot

Selling Soon Prediction

High

This home ranks in the top 14% 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 1977

Beautifully updated immaculate home. New roof, new electrical service panel, new stainless steel appliances, new water heater, new quartz countertops and freshly painted inside. New vinyl plank flooring throughout. LED lighting. One car attached garage. Fenced yard with fruit trees. Custom closet organizers in each bedroom, Master bedroom opens to bathroom. Tiled surround in bathroom. Wood burning fireplace. Low maintenance vinyl siding. Move In ready Turn Key Home

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights wood burning fireplace, fruit trees, and new quartz countertops as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$2,615/month

Principal & Interest$2,055

Property Tax$420

Insurance$140

Down payment20% ($84,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $336,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1977

HeatingFireplace, Wall Unit(s), Electric

CoolingNone

Parking1 Attached Garage space

Lot5,000 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

StyleTraditional

ConditionUpdated/Remodeled

Year built1977

Stories1

Systems

HeatingFireplace, Wall Unit(s), Electric

CoolingNone

RoofComposition

ConstructionMetal/Vinyl

Water / SewerPublic / Sewer Connected

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingAttached Garage

Garage1 spaces

BasementNone

Fireplaces1

Lot5,000 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodSouth End

Annual tax$3,849

Parcel0320326005

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

11 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Bath Off Primary

Appliances

Dishwasher(s)

Refrigerator(s)

Stove(s)/Range(s)

Water Heater: New Electric

Water Heater Location: Garage

Flooring

Vinyl Plank

Heating

Fireplace

Wall Unit(s)

Electric

Cooling

None

Fireplace

Wood Burning

Lower Level: 1

Fireplace

Exterior Features

Parking

Attached Garage

Construction

Metal/Vinyl

Patio & Porch

Bath Off Primary

Fireplace

Water Heater

Lot Features

Paved

Sidewalk

Fenced-Fully

Patio

Other Equipment

Leased Equipment: None

Room details

6 rooms detailed

Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

Bathroom Full

Main

Kitchen With Eating Space

Main

Living Room

Main

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market166

Est. value$417,800

Est. rent$2,297/mo

Tax rate0.88%

Price/sqft$398

On marketOct 26, 2025

PostedAug 28, 2025

Last sold$420,000

MLS statusSold

MLS updatedNov 22, 2025

Tour days6

How are the schools in Tacoma?

3 schools rated nearby

Birney Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-5

0.3 mi

Baker Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.4 mi

Mt Tahoma High School

High • Public • 9-12

2.2 mi

Location

Tacoma, WA, 98408

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Price history

19 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Oct 22, 2025Sold$420,000$398NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sep 24, 2025Pending Sale$419,950$398NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sep 11, 2025Price Change$419,950$398NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Aug 28, 2025Listed For Sale$429,000$407NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

May 22, 2024Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals

May 12, 2024Price Change$2,195$2Zillow Rentals

May 3, 2024Listed For Rent$2,250$2Zillow Rentals

Apr 18, 2023Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals

Apr 5, 2023Listed For Rent$1,995$2Zillow Rentals

Mar 24, 2021Listing Removed——Owner

May 23, 2017Listing Removed$1,395$1Owner

May 18, 2017Listed For Rent$1,395$1Owner

Jan 27, 2012Sold$74,000$70NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Dec 3, 2011Listed For Sale$85,000$81isNowListed.com

Oct 7, 2011Listing Removed$85,000$81foreclosure.com

Sep 10, 2011Listed For Sale$85,000$81isNowListed.com

Feb 24, 2011Sold$120,105$114Public Record

Apr 26, 2001Sold$116,500$110NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jan 27, 1995Sold$75,000$71Public Record

Sold$420,000

Oct 22, 2025•$398/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$419,950

Sep 24, 2025•$398/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$419,950

Sep 11, 2025•$398/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$429,000

Aug 28, 2025•$407/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listing Removed—

May 22, 2024•Zillow Rentals

Price Change$2,195

May 12, 2024•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals

Listed For Rent$2,250

May 3, 2024•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals

Listing Removed—

Apr 18, 2023•Zillow Rentals

Listed For Rent$1,995

Apr 5, 2023•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals

Listing Removed—

Mar 24, 2021•Owner

Listing Removed$1,395

May 23, 2017•$1/sqft•Owner

Listed For Rent$1,395

May 18, 2017•$1/sqft•Owner

Sold$74,000

Jan 27, 2012•$70/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$85,000

Dec 3, 2011•$81/sqft•isNowListed.com

Listing Removed$85,000

Oct 7, 2011•$81/sqft•foreclosure.com

Listed For Sale$85,000

Sep 10, 2011•$81/sqft•isNowListed.com

Sold$120,105

Feb 24, 2011•$114/sqft•Public Record

Sold$116,500

Apr 26, 2001•$110/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$75,000

Jan 27, 1995•$71/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

19 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 7, 2024$3,849$353,300

Apr 7, 2023$3,620$324,900

Apr 7, 2022$3,631$349,300

Apr 7, 2021$3,339$290,800

Apr 7, 2019$2,522$215,200

Apr 7, 2018$2,657$193,800

Apr 7, 2017$2,308$168,000

Apr 7, 2016$2,021$128,400

Apr 7, 2014$2,021$116,100

Apr 7, 2013$1,877$105,800

Apr 7, 2012—$106,800

Apr 7, 2011—$125,800

Apr 7, 2010—$135,900

Apr 7, 2009—$153,200

Apr 7, 2008$2,046$171,100

Apr 7, 2007$2,046$174,700

Apr 7, 2002$1,706$99,600

Apr 7, 2001$1,536$99,600

Apr 7, 2000$1,536$87,500

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Tacoma, WA • Pierce County

Nearby neighborhoods

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$417,800

Est. rent$2,297/mo

30yr rate est.6.18%

Affordability$2,491/mo

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