Sold479d on marketHistoric · 118 yrs
523 S 55th Street
Tacoma, WA, 98408 • South End • Pierce County
$499,000
$347/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,436Sqft
0.14 acLot
1908Built
Property DNA
Craftsman Style
Built 1908 · 118 years of history
Tacoma
South End
Outdoor Living
Fireplace
1 Fireplace
Pellet Stove · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
4-Car Garage
Detached Garage
This home is in high demand
Listed 479 days ago · 3 views · Top 7% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
479 days on market
Established listing
$347/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 7% 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 1908 · Historic
This standout Tacoma home is the only one on the street with a driveway, offering ample space for guest parking, RVs, and trailers—perfect for all your toys! The main floor features an open living room with a cozy pellet stove, flowing into the dining area and kitchen with granite counters, plenty of storage. A guest bath is located off the kitchen. The fully fenced backyard has a patio, hot tub space, and gas hookup for a BBQ. Upstairs, the remodeled bathroom features a tiled shower and modern vanity. The main bedroom offers a walk-in closet and versatile nook just off the room. Two additional bedrooms complete the upper level. New roofs on the house and garages, plus a drive-through garage, this home has everything you need!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights modern vanity, kitchen with granite counters, and remodeled bathroom as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,106/month
Principal & Interest$2,441
Property Tax$499
Insurance$166
Down payment20% ($99,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $399,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1908
HeatingFireplace, Baseboard, Insert, Stove/Free Standing, Electric, Natural Gas, Pellet
CoolingNone
Parking4 Garage spaces
Lot5,998 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCraftsman
ConditionGood
Year built1908
Stories2
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Baseboard, Insert, Stove/Free Standing, Electric, Natural Gas, Pellet
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Products
Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Tacoma / Sewer Connected, Company: City of Tacoma
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached Garage
Garage4 spaces
Fireplaces1
Lot5,998 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth End
Annual tax$4,867
Parcel4325001070
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
7 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Water Heater Location: Laundry room
Heating
Fireplace
Baseboard
Insert
Stove/Free Standing
Electric
Natural Gas
Pellet
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Pellet Stove
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached Garage
Construction
Wood Products
Patio & Porch
Fireplace
Room details
5 rooms detailed
Bedroom
SecondBedroom
SecondBedroom
SecondBathroom Full
MainBathroom Three Quarter
SecondListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market479
Est. value$495,700
Est. rent$2,683/mo
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$347
On marketDec 3, 2024
PostedSep 27, 2024
Last sold$499,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedJan 13, 2025
Tour days6
Views3
How are the schools in Tacoma?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Tacoma, WA, 98408
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 13, 2024Sold$499,000$347NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 7, 2024Pending Sale$499,000$347NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 27, 2024Listed For Sale$499,000$347NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 6, 2017Sold$269,490$188NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 3, 2017Pending Sale$279,950$195John L Scott Real Estate
Sep 29, 2017Listed For Sale$279,950$195John L Scott Real Estate
Sep 21, 2017Pending Sale$279,950$195John L Scott Real Estate
Sep 6, 2017Price Change$279,950$195John L Scott Real Estate
Aug 28, 2017Listed For Sale$289,950$202John L Scott Real Estate
Jul 21, 2017Pending Sale$289,950$202John L Scott Real Estate
Jul 15, 2017Listed For Sale$289,950$202John L Scott Real Estate
Dec 6, 2016Sold$195,000$136NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$499,000
Dec 13, 2024•$347/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$499,000
Nov 7, 2024•$347/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$499,000
Sep 27, 2024•$347/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$269,490
Nov 6, 2017•$188/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$279,950
Oct 3, 2017•$195/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Listed For Sale$279,950
Sep 29, 2017•$195/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Pending Sale$279,950
Sep 21, 2017•$195/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Price Change$279,950
Sep 6, 2017•$195/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Listed For Sale$289,950
Aug 28, 2017•$202/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Pending Sale$289,950
Jul 21, 2017•$202/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Listed For Sale$289,950
Jul 15, 2017•$202/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Sold$195,000
Dec 6, 2016•$136/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$5,033$462,300
Apr 7, 2023$4,867$437,100
Apr 7, 2022$4,904$472,200
Apr 7, 2021$4,637$404,300
Apr 7, 2019$3,582$305,300
Apr 7, 2018$3,566$275,500
Apr 7, 2017$3,167$225,700
Apr 7, 2016$2,699$167,200
Apr 7, 2014$2,699$155,200
Apr 7, 2013$2,348$141,600
Apr 7, 2012—$133,700
Apr 7, 2011—$158,100
Apr 7, 2010—$163,400
Apr 7, 2009—$185,100
Apr 7, 2008$2,362$200,500
Apr 7, 2007$2,362$201,800
Apr 7, 2002$2,014$117,600
Apr 7, 2001$1,976$117,600
Apr 7, 2000$1,976$112,600
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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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