For Sale149d on market

1023 S 88th Street

Tacoma, WA, 98444 • South End • Pierce County

$465,500

$332/sqft

-$9,500 since Feb 6, 2026

Down payment assistance available

4Beds

2Baths

1,402Sqft

0.24 acLot

1977Built

Property DNA

5 highlights

Scenic Views

Partial · Territorial

Split Entry Style

Built 1977 · 49 years of history

Tacoma

South End

Outdoor Living

Dining Room · Water Heater

Garage

Detached Carport · Attached Garage · RV Parking

This home is getting attention

Listed 149 days ago · 965 views · 63 saves

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

965 views

People checking out this listing

63 saves

Buyers have saved this home

149 days on market

Established listing

$332/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1977

Don't miss your chance to own this charming 4-bedroom, 1.75-bathroom home in the sought after Fern Hill area of Tacoma. Located on a peaceful dead-end street, this property offers convenience and comfort, with easy access to schools, shopping centers, amenities, I-5, 512, and JBLM. Home Features: Brand New Exterior Paint, Newer Carpet, Laminate Flooring, Hot Water Tank, Washer, Dryer and Dishwasher. Nice size bedrooms on both upstairs and downstairs. Flowing family & dining rooms connected to a covered back deck overlooking a spacious, fenced backyard with storage shed and a huge 2 car cover carports for ez parking. While additional updates may be desired, lots of potential for this wonderful home. Make this home your own!

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights brand new exterior paint, washer dryer and dishwasher, and laminate flooring as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$2,905/month

Principal & Interest$2,284

Property Tax$466

Insurance$155

Down payment20% ($93,100)

3%50%

Est. 6.21% rate · 30yr fixed · $372,400 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1977

HeatingForced Air, Electric

CoolingNone

Parking2 Attached Garage spaces

Lot10,254 sqft

Days on Zillow149 Days

Price/sqft$332

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

StyleSplit Entry

ConditionFair

Year built1977

Systems

HeatingForced Air, Electric

CoolingNone

RoofComposition

ConstructionCement/Concrete, Wood Siding, Wood Products

Water / SewerPublic, Company: Tacoma Public Utilities / Sewer Connected, Company: Tacoma Public Utilities

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingDetached Carport, Attached Garage, RV Parking

BasementDaylight,Finished

Lot10,254 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodSouth End

ZoningTAC

Annual tax$4,329

Parcel2280000254

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

11 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Dining Room

Appliances

Dishwasher

Disposal

Dryer

Refrigerator

Stove(s)/Range(s)

Washer

Dishwasher(s)

Dryer(s)

Garbage Disposal

Refrigerator(s)

Washer(s)

Water Heater: Electric

Water Heater Location: Garage

Flooring

Laminate

Vinyl

Carpet

Heating

Forced Air

Electric

Cooling

None

Exterior Features

Parking

Detached Carport

Attached Garage

RV Parking

Construction

Cement/Concrete

Wood Siding

Wood Products

Patio & Porch

Dining Room

Water Heater

Lot Features

Dead End Street

Open Lot

Paved

Deck

Fenced-Fully

RV Parking

Views

Partial

Territorial

Utilities

Xfinity

Room details

11 rooms detailed

Master Bedroom

Second

Bedroom

Lower

Bedroom

Lower

Bedroom

Second

Bathroom Three Quarter

Lower

Bathroom Full

Second

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusFor Sale

Days on market149

Est. value$467,200

Est. rent$3,033/mo

Tax rate0.88%

Price/sqft$332

On marketDec 10, 2025

PostedNov 6, 2025

Last sold$400,000

MLS statusActive

MLS updatedMar 23, 2026

Tour days9

Favorites63

How are the schools in Tacoma?

3 schools rated nearby

Helen B. Stafford Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-5

0.4 mi

Baker Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.4 mi

Mt Tahoma High School

High • Public • 9-12

2.6 mi

Location

Tacoma, WA, 98444

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Price history

11 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Mar 23, 2026Listed For Sale$465,500$332NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Feb 17, 2026Pending Sale$465,500$332NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Feb 6, 2026Price Change$465,500$332NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jan 21, 2026Price Change$475,000$339NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Nov 19, 2025Price Change$485,000$346NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Nov 6, 2025Listed For Sale$495,000$353NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jul 11, 2024Sold$400,000$285NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jun 19, 2024Pending Sale$420,000$300NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jun 13, 2024Listed For Sale$420,000$300NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jun 8, 2024Pending Sale$420,000$300NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jun 6, 2024Listed For Sale$420,000$300NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$465,500

Mar 23, 2026•$332/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$465,500

Feb 17, 2026•$332/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$465,500

Feb 6, 2026•$332/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$475,000

Jan 21, 2026•$339/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$485,000

Nov 19, 2025•$346/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$495,000

Nov 6, 2025•$353/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$400,000

Jul 11, 2024•$285/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$420,000

Jun 19, 2024•$300/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$420,000

Jun 13, 2024•$300/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$420,000

Jun 8, 2024•$300/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$420,000

Jun 6, 2024•$300/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Tax history

19 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 5, 2024$4,329$397,500

Apr 5, 2023$4,105$368,500

Apr 5, 2022$3,921$377,300

Apr 5, 2021$3,649$317,900

Apr 5, 2019$2,900$245,600

Apr 5, 2018$3,034$222,900

Apr 5, 2017$2,667$191,900

Apr 5, 2016$2,375$147,200

Apr 5, 2014$2,375$136,500

Apr 5, 2013$1,933$117,900

Apr 5, 2012—$110,000

Apr 5, 2011—$142,700

Apr 5, 2010—$152,500

Apr 5, 2009—$180,900

Apr 5, 2008$2,385$195,400

Apr 5, 2007$2,385$203,700

Apr 5, 2002$1,781$103,900

Apr 5, 2001$1,681$104,000

Apr 5, 2000$1,681$95,800

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Local context around this listing

Tacoma, WA • Pierce County

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Est. value$467,200

Est. rent$3,033/mo

30yr rate est.6.21%

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