Sold703d on marketHistoric · 94 yrs
442 96th Street S
Tacoma, WA, 98444 • 98444 • Pierce County
$420,000
$141/sqft
4Beds
3Baths
2,984Sqft
0.39 acLot
1932Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1932 · 94 years of history
Fern Hill
98444
Outdoor Living
Hardwood · Wall to Wall Carpet · Dining Room · Walk-In Closet(s) · Fireplace · Water Heater
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
2-Car Garage
RV Parking · Detached Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
703 days on market
Established listing
$141/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1932 · Historic
Attention investors! Incredible opportunity on just under half-acre lot w/versatile zoning options! Spread across 3 floors, home offers endless possibilities along w/classic charm in arched doorways, built-ins, & hardwood floor. Formal living room w/cozy FP & formal dining. Kitchen boasts abundant cabinetry & eating nook leading to back entrance. Main level w/2 bedrooms & full bath. Upstairs discover spacious loft, 2 bedrooms connected by closet, & ¾ bath. Basement awaits creative vision, offering vast partially finished space, ¾ bath, utility room, & potential for add'l bed or living area. Generously sized yard & long driveway leading to 2-car detached garage. Potential to subdivide; options for duplex, 4plex, etc. Buyer to verify.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights spacious loft, formal dining, and half - acre lot 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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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1932
HeatingFireplace, Baseboard, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot0.39 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1932
Stories2
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Baseboard, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
ConstructionWood Products
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Tacoma Public Utilities / Sewer Connected, Company: Pierce County Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingRV Parking, Detached Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Unfinished
Fireplaces1
Lot0.39 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood98444
Annual tax$5,524
Parcel3810000900
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwashers_
Dryer(s)
Microwaves_
Refrigerators_
StovesRanges_
Washer(s)
Dishwasher(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Water Heater: Gas
Water Heater Location: Basement
Flooring
Hardwood
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Baseboard
Forced Air
Electric
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
RV Parking
Detached Garage
Construction
Wood Products
Patio & Porch
Hardwood
Wall to Wall Carpet
Dining Room
Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplace
Water Heater
Lot Features
Curbs
Paved
Sidewalk
Value In Land
Fenced-Partially
Outbuildings
RV Parking
Other Equipment
Leased Equipment: None
Room details
13 rooms detailed
Bedroom
SecondBedroom
SecondBedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainBathroom Three Quarter
SecondListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market703
Est. value$593,900
Est. rent$3,233/mo
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$141
On marketMar 29, 2024
PostedMar 18, 2024
Last sold$420,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedMay 3, 2024
Tour days6
Views4
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Tacoma, WA, 98444
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
May 3, 2024Sold$420,000$141NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 11, 2024Pending Sale$449,950$151NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 18, 2024Listed For Sale$449,950$151NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$420,000
May 3, 2024•$141/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$449,950
Apr 11, 2024•$151/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$449,950
Mar 18, 2024•$151/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$8,572$486,100
Apr 7, 2023$5,524$43,280
Apr 7, 2022$357$43,280
Apr 7, 2021$369$43,280
Apr 7, 2019$396$298,400
Apr 7, 2018$403$280,200
Apr 7, 2017$421$240,800
Apr 7, 2016$432$189,900
Apr 7, 2014$432$167,600
Apr 7, 2013$447$154,000
Apr 7, 2012—$149,300
Apr 7, 2011—$184,800
Apr 7, 2010—$210,700
Apr 7, 2009—$229,200
Apr 7, 2008$344$248,400
Apr 7, 2007$344$249,400
Apr 7, 2002$679$133,900
Apr 7, 2001—$133,900
Apr 7, 2000—$124,700
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Tacoma, WA • Pierce County
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Nearby zip codes
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