Sold11d on marketHistoric · 101 yrs
531 S 55th Street
Tacoma, WA, 98408 • South End • Pierce County
$510,000
$293/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,741Sqft
0.14 acLot
1925Built
Property DNA
Territorial Views
Territorial
Character Home
Built 1925 · 101 years of history
Tacoma
South End
Outdoor Living
Bath Off Primary · Dining Room · Fireplace
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
Garage
Detached Garage · Off Street
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 11 days ago · 63 views · Top 2% likely to sell soon
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11 days on market
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$293/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1925 · Historic
Charming Tacoma home sits on a corner lot with a fully fenced sizeable backyard, perfect for pets, play, or entertaining outdoors. This 3 bedroom + bonus room, 2 bath home, is full of character! Featuring a beautiful stained-glass window in the living room, a cozy kitchen eating nook, beautiful hardwood floors, and artisanal built ins. The bonus room offers flexibility for a home office, playroom, or guest space. This home is a sweet blend of charm and location! Conveniently located near local amenities, parks, and schools. New roof installed 2022.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights fully fenced sizeable backyard, cozy kitchen eating nook, and beautiful hardwood floors as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,175/month
Principal & Interest$2,495
Property Tax$510
Insurance$170
Down payment20% ($102,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $408,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1925
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas, Wood
CoolingNone
Parking1 Garage space
Lot5,998 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1925
Stories2
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas, Wood
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionStucco, Wood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: TPU / Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached Garage, Off Street
BasementBath/Stubbed
Fireplaces1
Lot5,998 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth End
Annual tax$5,145
Parcel4325001060
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bath Off Primary
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Dishwasher(s)
Garbage Disposal
Refrigerator(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Electric
Natural Gas
Wood
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached Garage
Off Street
Construction
Stucco
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Bath Off Primary
Dining Room
Fireplace
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Curbs
Paved
Sidewalk
Cable TV
Deck
Fenced-Fully
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
Views
Territorial
Room details
12 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
SecondBedroom
SecondBathroom Full
SecondBathroom Full
MainOther
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market11
Est. value$510,100
Est. rent$2,765/mo
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$293
On marketMar 4, 2026
PostedFeb 4, 2026
Last sold$510,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedMar 26, 2026
Tour days6
Views63
How are the schools in Tacoma?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Tacoma, WA, 98408
Price history
26 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 26, 2026Sold$510,000$293NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 27, 2026Pending Sale$499,990$287NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 4, 2026Listed For Sale$499,990$287NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 24, 2023Sold$460,000$264NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 3, 2023Pending Sale$460,000$264NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 1, 2022Price Change$460,000$264NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 28, 2022Listed For Sale$475,000$273NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 6, 2018Listing Removed$1,795$1MacPherson's Property Management
Nov 28, 2017Price Change$1,795$1MacPherson's Property Management
Sep 20, 2017Listed For Rent$1,995$1MacPherson's Property Management
Nov 22, 2013Sold$112,000$64NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 28, 2013Listed For Sale$112,000$64Better Properties - Orting
Apr 19, 2013Sold$264,442$152Public Record
May 16, 2012Listing Removed$120,000$69Puget Sound Real Estate Investors, LLC dba Keller Williams Realty Federal Way
Apr 21, 2012Listed For Sale$120,000$69Puget Sound Real Estate Investors, LLC dba Keller Williams Realty Federal Way
Mar 11, 2012Listing Removed$120,000$69Puget Sound Real Estate Investors, LLC dba Keller Williams Realty Federal Way
Aug 29, 2011Pending Sale$120,000$69Puget Sound Real Estate Investors, LLC dba Keller Williams Realty Federal Way
Jul 23, 2011Price Change$120,000$69Puget Sound Real Estate Investors, LLC dba Keller Williams Realty Federal Way
Jul 9, 2011Listed For Sale$130,000$75Puget Sound Real Estate Investors, LLC dba Keller Williams Realty Federal Way
Jun 22, 2011Pending Sale$130,000$75Puget Sound Real Estate Investors, LLC dba Keller Williams Realty Federal Way
Apr 23, 2011Price Change$130,000$75Prudential NW Realty Assoc.
Apr 3, 2011Price Change$140,000$80Prudential NW Realty Assoc.
Feb 16, 2011Listed For Sale$150,000$86Prudential NW Realty Assoc.
May 17, 2005Sold$235,000$135Public Record
Jul 21, 2000Sold$141,000$81Public Record
May 30, 1997Sold$107,847$62Public Record
Sold$510,000
Mar 26, 2026•$293/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$499,990
Feb 27, 2026•$287/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$499,990
Feb 4, 2026•$287/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$460,000
Jan 24, 2023•$264/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$460,000
Jan 3, 2023•$264/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$460,000
Dec 1, 2022•$264/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$475,000
Oct 28, 2022•$273/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$1,795
Jan 6, 2018•$1/sqft•MacPherson's Property Management
Price Change$1,795
Nov 28, 2017•$1/sqft•MacPherson's Property Management
Listed For Rent$1,995
Sep 20, 2017•$1/sqft•MacPherson's Property Management
Sold$112,000
Nov 22, 2013•$64/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$112,000
Jun 28, 2013•$64/sqft•Better Properties - Orting
Sold$264,442
Apr 19, 2013•$152/sqft•Public Record
Listing Removed$120,000
May 16, 2012•$69/sqft•Puget Sound Real Estate Investors, LLC dba Keller Williams Realty Federal Way
Listed For Sale$120,000
Apr 21, 2012•$69/sqft•Puget Sound Real Estate Investors, LLC dba Keller Williams Realty Federal Way
Listing Removed$120,000
Mar 11, 2012•$69/sqft•Puget Sound Real Estate Investors, LLC dba Keller Williams Realty Federal Way
Pending Sale$120,000
Aug 29, 2011•$69/sqft•Puget Sound Real Estate Investors, LLC dba Keller Williams Realty Federal Way
Price Change$120,000
Jul 23, 2011•$69/sqft•Puget Sound Real Estate Investors, LLC dba Keller Williams Realty Federal Way
Listed For Sale$130,000
Jul 9, 2011•$75/sqft•Puget Sound Real Estate Investors, LLC dba Keller Williams Realty Federal Way
Pending Sale$130,000
Jun 22, 2011•$75/sqft•Puget Sound Real Estate Investors, LLC dba Keller Williams Realty Federal Way
Price Change$130,000
Apr 23, 2011•$75/sqft•Prudential NW Realty Assoc.
Price Change$140,000
Apr 3, 2011•$80/sqft•Prudential NW Realty Assoc.
Listed For Sale$150,000
Feb 16, 2011•$86/sqft•Prudential NW Realty Assoc.
Sold$235,000
May 17, 2005•$135/sqft•Public Record
Sold$141,000
Jul 21, 2000•$81/sqft•Public Record
Sold$107,847
May 30, 1997•$62/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$5,145$472,600
Apr 7, 2023$4,970$446,400
Apr 7, 2022$5,005$482,000
Apr 7, 2021$4,737$413,000
Apr 7, 2019$3,658$311,500
Apr 7, 2018$3,686$281,400
Apr 7, 2017$3,257$233,300
Apr 7, 2016$2,751$172,000
Apr 7, 2014$2,751$158,200
Apr 7, 2013$2,435$145,700
Apr 7, 2012—$138,700
Apr 7, 2011—$166,500
Apr 7, 2010—$173,200
Apr 7, 2009—$196,400
Apr 7, 2008$2,486$212,200
Apr 7, 2007$2,486$212,400
Apr 7, 2002$2,120$123,800
Apr 7, 2001$1,913$123,800
Apr 7, 2000$1,913$109,000
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Local context around this listing
Tacoma, WA • Pierce County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
98403984049840598406984079840898409984189842298444
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