Sold346d on marketHistoric · 100 yrs

1028 S Steele Street

Tacoma, WA, 98405 • Central • Pierce County

$755,000

$292/sqft

5Beds

2Baths

2,588Sqft

0.11 acLot

1926Built

Property DNA

5 highlights

Craftsman Style

Built 1926 · 100 years of history

Tacoma

Central

Outdoor Living

Fireplace · Skylight(s) · Water Heater

1 Fireplace

Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

This home is in high demand

Listed 346 days ago · 4 views · Top 5% likely to sell soon

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346 days on market

Established listing

$292/sqft

Price per square foot

Selling Soon Prediction

Very High

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About this home

Single Family · Built 1926 · Historic

Welcome to Central Tacoma, where tree-lined streets and this charming neighborhood invite you to put down roots. This beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a blend of modern amenities and classic charm. The spacious, remodeled kitchen features sleek marble countertops, new cabinetry, and chef-inspired appliances are perfect for the culinarily inclined. The main bathroom has also been tastefully renovated with contemporary finishes, offering a spa-like retreat. Enjoy hardwood floors throughout, a cozy living room with a fireplace, and a large backyard for entertaining. The office/studio provides ample space for work, a home option or a workout room. Conveniently located near shops, dining, and parks!

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights tree-lined streets, contemporary finishes, and modern amenities as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$4,682/month

Principal & Interest$3,675

Property Tax$755

Insurance$252

Down payment20% ($151,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.14% rate · 30yr fixed · $604,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1926

HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas

CoolingNone

ParkingDriveway, Off Street

Lot4,887 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

StyleCraftsman

ConditionGood

Year built1926

Systems

HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas

CoolingNone

RoofComposition

ConstructionStucco, Wood Products

Water / SewerPublic, Company: Tacoma Public Utilities / Sewer Connected, Company: Tacoma Public Utilities

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingDriveway, Off Street

BasementFinished

Fireplaces1

Lot4,887 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodCentral

ZoningTAC

Annual tax$6,016

Parcel4290000090

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

10 categories of property features

Interior Features

Appliances

Dishwasher(s)

Disposal

Refrigerator(s)

Stove(s)/Range(s)

Washer(s)

Garbage Disposal

Water Heater: Gas

Water Heater Location: Basement

Flooring

Hardwood

Vinyl Plank

Carpet

Heating

Fireplace

Forced Air

Electric

Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Fireplace

Wood Burning

Main Level: 1

Fireplace

Windows

Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

Parking

Driveway

Off Street

Construction

Stucco

Wood Products

Patio & Porch

Fireplace

Skylight(s)

Water Heater

Lot Features

Curbs

Open Lot

Paved

Sidewalk

Fenced-Partially

Gas Available

Outbuildings

Patio

Room details

15 rooms detailed

Master Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Lower

Bedroom

Lower

Bathroom Full

Main

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market346

Est. value$736,700

Est. rent$3,207/mo

Tax rate0.88%

Price/sqft$292

On marketMay 23, 2025

PostedMar 27, 2025

Last sold$755,000

MLS statusSold

MLS updatedMay 26, 2025

Tour days6

How are the schools in Tacoma?

3 schools rated nearby

Bryant Montessori School

Primary • Public • PK-8

0.5 mi

Foss High School

High • Public • 9-12

1.5 mi

Hilltop Heritage Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.4 mi

Location

Tacoma, WA, 98405

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Price history

11 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Apr 25, 2025Sold$755,000$292NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Mar 30, 2025Pending Sale$689,995$267NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Mar 27, 2025Listed For Sale$689,995$267NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

May 12, 2017Sold$358,000$138NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Apr 10, 2017Pending Sale$297,500$115Better Properties N. Proctor

Apr 7, 2017Listed For Sale$297,500$115Better Properties N. Proctor

Oct 15, 2012Sold$220,000$85NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jul 25, 2012Sold$157,800$61Public Record

Oct 26, 2010Listing Removed$299,000$116America-at-Home Real Estate

Apr 23, 2010Listed For Sale$299,000$116America-at-Home Real Estate

Jul 18, 2006Sold$281,500$109Public Record

Sold$755,000

Apr 25, 2025•$292/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$689,995

Mar 30, 2025•$267/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$689,995

Mar 27, 2025•$267/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$358,000

May 12, 2017•$138/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$297,500

Apr 10, 2017•$115/sqft•Better Properties N. Proctor

Listed For Sale$297,500

Apr 7, 2017•$115/sqft•Better Properties N. Proctor

Sold$220,000

Oct 15, 2012•$85/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$157,800

Jul 25, 2012•$61/sqft•Public Record

Listing Removed$299,000

Oct 26, 2010•$116/sqft•America-at-Home Real Estate

Listed For Sale$299,000

Apr 23, 2010•$116/sqft•America-at-Home Real Estate

Sold$281,500

Jul 18, 2006•$109/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

19 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 7, 2024$6,264$575,600

Apr 7, 2023$6,016$540,600

Apr 7, 2022$6,148$592,300

Apr 7, 2021$5,838$509,300

Apr 7, 2019$4,695$412,400

Apr 7, 2018$4,706$361,400

Apr 7, 2017$4,323$298,000

Apr 7, 2016$3,784$231,800

Apr 7, 2014$3,784$217,700

Apr 7, 2013$2,805$203,900

Apr 7, 2012—$159,800

Apr 7, 2011—$179,900

Apr 7, 2010—$189,500

Apr 7, 2009—$216,600

Apr 7, 2008—$228,200

Apr 7, 2007$2,678$228,800

Apr 7, 2002$2,088$121,900

Apr 7, 2001$1,858$121,900

Apr 7, 2000$1,858$105,900

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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$736,700

Est. rent$3,207/mo

30yr rate est.6.14%

Affordability$4,478/mo

Accepted financing

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