Sold620d on market

5437 N 42nd Street

Tacoma, WA, 98407 • West End • Pierce County

$500,000

$517/sqft

3Beds

1Baths

968Sqft

0.14 acLot

1959Built

Property DNA

6 highlights

Territorial Views

Territorial

Modern Style

Built 1959 · 67 years of history

North Tacoma

West End

Outdoor Living

Hardwood · Wall to Wall Carpet · Double Pane/Storm Window

1-Car Garage

RV Parking · Driveway · Attached Garage · Off Street

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

This home is in high demand

Listed 620 days ago · 4 views · Top 8% likely to sell soon

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Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

4 views

People checking out this listing

620 days on market

Established listing

$517/sqft

Price per square foot

Selling Soon Prediction

Very High

This home ranks in the top 8% 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 1959

A Most Affordable Rambler on the North End! Super clean 3 bedroom, tastefully remodeled, fresh paints, move-in ready! Enjoy living on one level! Updated kitchen with large eat-in area that conveniently opens to patio and BBQ area. All appliances stay! Attached Garage, Fully fenced level backyard, RV parking, hardwood floors under carpeting, and more! In 2019 replaced Furnace and Hot Water Tank –and the electrical panel has been replaced too! Leave your tools behind – Big work is already done! And…All Vinyl double-pane windows and slider. Close to North End parks, schools and shopping. Hurry!

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights rv parking, updated kitchen, and attached garage as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$3,113/month

Principal & Interest$2,446

Property Tax$500

Insurance$167

Down payment20% ($100,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $400,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1959

HeatingForced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Electric, Natural Gas

CoolingNone

Parking1 Attached Garage space

Lot6,250 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

StyleModern

Year built1959

Stories1

Systems

HeatingForced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Electric, Natural Gas

CoolingNone

RoofComposition

ConstructionWood Siding, Wood Products

Water / SewerPublic, Company: TPU / Sewer Connected, Company: TPU

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingRV Parking, Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street

Garage1 spaces

BasementNone

Lot6,250 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodWest End

Annual tax$4,742

Parcel4105000660

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

10 categories of property features

Interior Features

Appliances

Dishwashers_

Refrigerators_

StovesRanges_

Dishwasher(s)

Refrigerator(s)

Stove(s)/Range(s)

Flooring

Hardwood

Vinyl

Carpet

Heating

Forced Air

High Efficiency (Unspecified)

Electric

Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Windows

Double Pane/Storm Window

Exterior Features

Parking

RV Parking

Driveway

Attached Garage

Off Street

Construction

Wood Siding

Wood Products

Patio & Porch

Hardwood

Wall to Wall Carpet

Double Pane/Storm Window

Lot Features

Curbs

Paved

Sidewalk

Fenced-Partially

Gas Available

Patio

RV Parking

Views

Territorial

Room details

8 rooms detailed

Master Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

Bathroom Full

Main

Entry Hall

Main

Kitchen With Eating Space

Main

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market620

Est. value$524,800

Est. rent$2,558/mo

Tax rate0.88%

Price/sqft$517

On marketJul 9, 2024

PostedJun 7, 2024

Last sold$500,000

MLS statusSold

MLS updatedJul 26, 2024

Tour days6

How are the schools in Tacoma?

3 schools rated nearby

Point Defiance Elmentary School

Elementary • Public • K-5

0.4 mi

Truman Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.5 mi

Dr. Dolores Silas High School

High • Public • 9-12

1.8 mi

Location

Tacoma, WA, 98407

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Price history

18 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Jul 26, 2024Sold$500,000$517NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jun 24, 2024Pending Sale$489,000$505NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jun 19, 2024Price Change$489,000$505NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jun 7, 2024Listed For Sale$500,000$517NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

May 13, 2022Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Manager

May 11, 2022Listed For Rent$2,200$2Zillow Rental Manager

Feb 7, 2018Listing Removed$1,500$2Willow Properties

Jan 17, 2018Listed For Rent$1,500$2Zillow Rental Manager

Aug 10, 2017Listing Removed$1,500$2Willow Properties

Aug 7, 2017Listed For Rent$1,500$2Willow Properties

Jul 15, 2015Listing Removed$1,250$1Willow Properties

Jul 3, 2015Listed For Rent$1,250$1Zillow Rental Network

Jul 9, 2014Listing Removed$1,225$1Zillow Rental Network

Jun 24, 2014Listed For Rent$1,225$1Zillow Rental Network

Jul 31, 2011Listing Removed$1,200$1Rentals.com

Jul 8, 2011Price Change$1,200$1Rentals.com

Jul 1, 2011Listed For Rent$1,225$1Rentals.com

Mar 9, 2007Sold$178,125$184Public Record

Sold$500,000

Jul 26, 2024•$517/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$489,000

Jun 24, 2024•$505/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$489,000

Jun 19, 2024•$505/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$500,000

Jun 7, 2024•$517/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listing Removed—

May 13, 2022•Zillow Rental Manager

Listed For Rent$2,200

May 11, 2022•$2/sqft•Zillow Rental Manager

Listing Removed$1,500

Feb 7, 2018•$2/sqft•Willow Properties

Listed For Rent$1,500

Jan 17, 2018•$2/sqft•Zillow Rental Manager

Listing Removed$1,500

Aug 10, 2017•$2/sqft•Willow Properties

Listed For Rent$1,500

Aug 7, 2017•$2/sqft•Willow Properties

Listing Removed$1,250

Jul 15, 2015•$1/sqft•Willow Properties

Listed For Rent$1,250

Jul 3, 2015•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Network

Listing Removed$1,225

Jul 9, 2014•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Network

Listed For Rent$1,225

Jun 24, 2014•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Network

Listing Removed$1,200

Jul 31, 2011•$1/sqft•Rentals.com

Price Change$1,200

Jul 8, 2011•$1/sqft•Rentals.com

Listed For Rent$1,225

Jul 1, 2011•$1/sqft•Rentals.com

Sold$178,125

Mar 9, 2007•$184/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

19 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 8, 2024$4,990$458,300

Apr 8, 2023$4,742$425,900

Apr 8, 2022$4,691$451,700

Apr 8, 2021$4,345$378,800

Apr 8, 2019$3,448$288,000

Apr 8, 2018$3,647$265,200

Apr 8, 2017$3,197$230,800

Apr 8, 2016$2,866$173,600

Apr 8, 2014$2,866$164,800

Apr 8, 2013$2,551$150,600

Apr 8, 2012—$145,300

Apr 8, 2011—$173,700

Apr 8, 2010—$191,800

Apr 8, 2009—$212,400

Apr 8, 2008$2,581$215,500

Apr 8, 2007$2,581$220,500

Apr 8, 2002$1,821$110,400

Apr 8, 2001$1,686$106,300

Apr 8, 2000$1,686$96,100

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Tacoma, WA • Pierce County

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Est. value$524,800

Est. rent$2,558/mo

30yr rate est.6.18%

Affordability$2,932/mo

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