Sold519d on marketHistoric · 111 yrs

838 S Oakes Street

Tacoma, WA, 98405 • Central • Pierce County

$315,000

$206/sqft

2Beds

1Baths

1,530Sqft

0.09 acLot

1915Built

Property DNA

2 highlights

Character Home

Built 1915 · 111 years of history

Tacoma

Central

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Listed 519 days ago · 2 views

Market activity

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519 days on market

Established listing

$206/sqft

Price per square foot

Selling Soon Prediction

High

This home ranks in the top 17% 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 1915 · Historic

Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath craftsman home in the heart of central Tacoma! With its classic architecture and original details, this property is a blank canvas waiting for your personal touch. Cash Only.

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights original details and classic architecture as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$1,961/month

Principal & Interest$1,541

Property Tax$315

Insurance$105

Down payment20% ($63,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $252,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1915

HeatingBaseboard, Electric

CoolingNone

ParkingOff Street

Lot3,750 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

Year built1915

Systems

HeatingBaseboard, Electric

CoolingNone

RoofComposition

ConstructionWood Siding

Water / SewerPublic / Sewer Connected

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingOff Street

Lot3,750 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodCentral

Annual tax$4,166

Parcel3345200130

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

6 categories of property features

Interior Features

Appliances

Dishwasher(s)

Dryer(s)

Refrigerator(s)

Stove(s)/Range(s)

Washer(s)

Heating

Baseboard

Electric

Cooling

None

Exterior Features

Parking

Off Street

Construction

Wood Siding

Lot Features

Paved

Sidewalk

Room details

7 rooms detailed

Bedroom

Second

Bedroom

Second

Bathroom Full

Second

Entry Hall

Main

Kitchen Without Eating Space

Main

Living Room

Main

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market519

Est. value$313,600

Est. rent$2,605/mo

Tax rate0.88%

Price/sqft$206

On marketNov 30, 2024

PostedOct 17, 2024

Last sold$315,000

MLS statusSold

MLS updatedDec 5, 2024

Tour days6

How are the schools in Tacoma?

3 schools rated nearby

Franklin Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-5

0.5 mi

Hilltop Heritage Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.4 mi

Foss High School

High • Public • 9-12

1.4 mi

Location

Tacoma, WA, 98405

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Price history

3 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Nov 4, 2024Sold$315,000$206NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Oct 22, 2024Pending Sale$300,000$196NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Oct 17, 2024Listed For Sale$300,000$196NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$315,000

Nov 4, 2024•$206/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$300,000

Oct 22, 2024•$196/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$300,000

Oct 17, 2024•$196/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Tax history

19 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 8, 2024$4,344$398,800

Apr 8, 2023$4,166$374,000

Apr 8, 2022$4,153$399,700

Apr 8, 2021$3,883$338,400

Apr 8, 2019$2,935$259,100

Apr 8, 2018$2,890$225,600

Apr 8, 2017$2,633$182,800

Apr 8, 2016$2,302$141,800

Apr 8, 2014$2,302$132,300

Apr 8, 2013$2,062$121,900

Apr 8, 2012—$117,400

Apr 8, 2011—$133,900

Apr 8, 2010—$139,700

Apr 8, 2009—$160,700

Apr 8, 2008$1,999$170,400

Apr 8, 2007$1,999$170,700

Apr 8, 2002$1,396$81,500

Apr 8, 2001$1,264$81,500

Apr 8, 2000$1,264$72,000

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Tacoma, WA • Pierce County

Nearby neighborhoods

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Nearby cities

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$313,600

Est. rent$2,605/mo

30yr rate est.6.18%

Affordability$1,868/mo

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