Sold516d on marketHistoric · 118 yrs
2520 S 12th Street
Tacoma, WA, 98405 • Central • Pierce County
$270,000
$374/sqft
1Beds
1Baths
721Sqft
0.07 acLot
1908Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1908 · 118 years of history
Central Tacoma
Central
Outdoor Living
Bamboo/Cork · Fir/Softwood
1-Car Garage
Detached Garage
Softwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
6 views
People checking out this listing
516 days on market
Established listing
$374/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1908 · Historic
Whether the dream is to fix up a small home, establish a business, or make a rental investment, this property’s central location and flexible C-1 zoning create a true opportunity. Updates are off to a good start with a brand new roof, gutters and downspouts, as well as fresh exterior paint and stain. Plumbing, wiring and sewer are in good shape, and inside find new vinyl plank flooring extending from the kitchen into the bath and laundry. The main living space is all on one floor with an extra 179 sq ft in the loft and a 264 sq ft 1-car garage on the alley for storage. Set in Central Tacoma, this home is just 2 minutes by car to coffee shops, dining and bookstores on 6th Ave and 5 minutes or less to groceries, parks, hospitals and schools.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights new vinyl plank flooring, fresh exterior paint, and brand new roof as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,681/month
Principal & Interest$1,321
Property Tax$270
Insurance$90
Down payment20% ($54,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $216,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1908
HeatingBaseboard, Wall Unit(s), Electric
CoolingNone
Parking1 Garage space
Lot3,001 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1908
Stories1
Systems
HeatingBaseboard, Wall Unit(s), Electric
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding, Wood Products
Water / SewerPublic, Company: TPU / Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementNone
Lot3,001 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodCentral
Annual tax$3,107
Parcel2495000030
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dryer(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Flooring
Bamboo/Cork
Softwood
Vinyl Plank
Heating
Baseboard
Wall Unit(s)
Electric
Cooling
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached Garage
Construction
Wood Siding
Wood Products
Patio & Porch
Bamboo/Cork
Fir/Softwood
Lot Features
Curbs
Paved
Room details
6 rooms detailed
Bedroom
MainBathroom Three Quarter
MainEntry Hall
MainKitchen Without Eating Space
MainLiving Room
MainUtility Room
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market516
Est. value$268,700
Est. rent$1,987/mo
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$374
On marketNov 2, 2024
PostedSep 4, 2024
Last sold$270,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedDec 7, 2024
Tour days6
Views6
How are the schools in Tacoma?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Tacoma, WA, 98405
Price history
11 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 6, 2024Sold$270,000$374NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 9, 2024Pending Sale$275,000$381NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 18, 2024Price Change$275,000$381NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 4, 2024Listed For Sale$295,000$409NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 24, 2021Listing Removed——Owner
Aug 6, 2017Listing Removed$1,250$2Owner
Aug 5, 2017Listed For Rent$1,250$2Owner
Dec 18, 2006Sold$131,000$182Public Record
Jul 30, 2002Sold$50,000$69NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 13, 2001Sold$41,640$58Public Record
Jan 29, 1999Sold$50,026$69Public Record
Sold$270,000
Nov 6, 2024•$374/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$275,000
Oct 9, 2024•$381/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$275,000
Sep 18, 2024•$381/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$295,000
Sep 4, 2024•$409/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Mar 24, 2021•Owner
Listing Removed$1,250
Aug 6, 2017•$2/sqft•Owner
Listed For Rent$1,250
Aug 5, 2017•$2/sqft•Owner
Sold$131,000
Dec 18, 2006•$182/sqft•Public Record
Sold$50,000
Jul 30, 2002•$69/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$41,640
Jul 13, 2001•$58/sqft•Public Record
Sold$50,026
Jan 29, 1999•$69/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$3,242$297,400
Apr 7, 2023$3,107$278,700
Apr 7, 2022$3,040$292,300
Apr 7, 2021$2,808$244,400
Apr 7, 2019$2,021$179,300
Apr 7, 2018$1,990$155,100
Apr 7, 2017$1,815$125,700
Apr 7, 2016$1,572$97,300
Apr 7, 2014$1,572$90,200
Apr 7, 2013$1,421$82,500
Apr 7, 2012—$80,800
Apr 7, 2011—$93,900
Apr 7, 2010—$103,400
Apr 7, 2009—$119,500
Apr 7, 2008$1,486$126,500
Apr 7, 2007$1,486$126,700
Apr 7, 2002$994$58,000
Apr 7, 2001$896$58,000
Apr 7, 2000$896$51,000
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Local context around this listing
Tacoma, WA • Pierce County
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Nearby zip codes
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