Sold144d on market
5011 81st Street SW
Lakewood, WA, 98499 • Dower • Pierce County
$745,000
$300/sqft
3Beds
3Baths
2,486Sqft
0.24 acLot
1999Built
Property DNA
Territorial Views
Territorial
Traditional Style
Built 1999 · 27 years of history
Lakewood
Dower
Outdoor Living
Bath Off Primary · Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Fireplace · Jetted Tub · Sprinkler System · Vaulted Ceiling(s) · Walk-In Closet(s) · Water Heater · Wired for Generator
1 Fireplace
Gas · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
2-Car Garage
Attached Garage
Ceramic Tile & Engineered Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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144 days on market
Established listing
$300/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1999
Move in with confidence to this beautifully updated, ADA-accessible one-story home w/3-beds, 2.75-baths in gated community of Creekside Oaks. Never lived in after April 2025-remodel, it features ALL-NEW MAJOR SYSTEMS—roof, furnace, heat pump, water heater, gutters, carpet & new high end washer/dryer—ensuring years of worry-free comfort. Spacious kitchen boasts lots of cabinets & stainless appliances & is open to large family room w/two-sided fireplace, perfect for gathering. Living room & dining room w/vaulted ceilings offers nice formal spaces. Large bonus room above garage w/3/4 bath provides endless possibilities-guest suite, office, or media room. Enjoy nature preserve views & stress-free, modern living in this like-new gem.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights two-sided fireplace, ada-accessible one-story home, and spacious kitchen as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$4,671/month
Principal & Interest$3,643
Property Tax$745
Insurance$248
HOA$35
Down payment20% ($149,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $596,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1999
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
CoolingHeat Pump
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
HOA$425 annually
Lot10,384 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTraditional
ConditionVery Good
Year built1999
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
CoolingHeat Pump
RoofComposition
ConstructionBrick, Wood Siding
Water / SewerCommunity, Company: Lakewood water district / Available, Sewer Connected, Company: Pierce county
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementNone
Fireplaces1
Lot10,384 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodDower
Annual tax$6,553
Parcel4001440270
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
HOA$35/mo
Features & details
15 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bath Off Primary
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Disposal
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Garbage Disposal
Water Heater: gas
Water Heater Location: garage
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Engineered Hardwood
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Heat Pump
Electric
Cooling
Heat Pump
Fireplace
Gas
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Accessibility
Accessible Approach with Ramp
Accessible Bath
Accessible Bedroom
Accessible Central Living Area
Accessible Entrance
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached Garage
Construction
Brick
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Bath Off Primary
Double Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Fireplace
Jetted Tub
Sprinkler System
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Walk-In Closet(s)
Water Heater
Wired for Generator
Lot Features
Cul-De-Sac
Curbs
Dead End Street
Open Lot
Paved
Sidewalk
Cable TV
Fenced-Partially
Gas Available
Patio
Sprinkler System
Community
CCRs
Gated
Playground
Views
Territorial
Other Equipment
Wired for Generator
Room details
13 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainBathroom Full
MainBathroom Three Quarter
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market144
Est. value$743,300
Est. rent$3,308/mo
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$300
On marketJul 10, 2025
PostedMay 16, 2025
Last sold$745,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedDec 14, 2025
Tour days6
Views10
Favorites1
How are the schools in Lakewood?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Lakewood, WA, 98499
Price history
11 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 13, 2025Sold$745,000$300NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 22, 2025Pending Sale$774,000$311NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 8, 2025Price Change$774,000$311NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 24, 2025Price Change$799,000$321NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 5, 2025Price Change$825,000$332NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 16, 2025Listed For Sale$845,000$340NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 7, 2025Sold$722,500$291NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 18, 2025Pending Sale$760,000$306NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 15, 2025Listed For Sale$760,000$306NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 11, 1999Sold$277,154$111Public Record
May 21, 1998Sold$111,686$45Public Record
Sold$745,000
Nov 13, 2025•$300/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$774,000
Oct 22, 2025•$311/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$774,000
Aug 8, 2025•$311/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$799,000
Jun 24, 2025•$321/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$825,000
Jun 5, 2025•$332/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$845,000
May 16, 2025•$340/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$722,500
Feb 7, 2025•$291/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$760,000
Jan 18, 2025•$306/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$760,000
Jan 15, 2025•$306/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$277,154
Jan 11, 1999•$111/sqft•Public Record
Sold$111,686
May 21, 1998•$45/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$6,504$623,400
Apr 7, 2023$6,711$626,300
Apr 7, 2022$831$148,600
Apr 7, 2021$937$148,600
Apr 7, 2019$4,943$427,000
Apr 7, 2018$5,448$417,300
Apr 7, 2017$4,989$371,500
Apr 7, 2016$4,611$299,800
Apr 7, 2014$4,611$292,700
Apr 7, 2013$4,335$245,700
Apr 7, 2012—$277,800
Apr 7, 2011—$306,200
Apr 7, 2010—$302,900
Apr 7, 2009—$322,800
Apr 7, 2008$4,609$366,400
Apr 7, 2007$4,609$384,900
Apr 7, 2002$3,650$240,800
Apr 7, 2001$3,339$247,300
Apr 7, 2000$3,339$225,000
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Lakewood, WA • Pierce County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
98438984399849398496984979849898499
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