Sold145d on marketHistoric · 99 yrs
422 S 53rd ST
Tacoma, WA, 98408 • South End • Pierce County
$425,000
$185/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
2,300Sqft
0.12 acLot
1927Built
Property DNA
Territorial Views
Territorial
Craftsman Style
Built 1927 · 99 years of history
Tacoma
South End
Outdoor Living
Bath Off Primary · Dining Room · Fireplace · Water Heater
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
2-Car Garage
Detached Garage
Ceramic Tile & Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
1 saves
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145 days on market
Established listing
$185/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1927 · Historic
Covered porch welcomes you to this classic craftsmen home. Highlights include new interior & exterior paint, newer hot water heater and furnace, new electrical panel, smart thermostat, refinished wood floors, detailed millwork, archways & a original 1927 built-in bar. The updated kitchen features SS appliances, new microwave, gas range, tile floors & plenty of cabinet space. Dining area opens to the deck & patio, perfect for entertaining. Primary bedroom with en suite half bath. Upper level bedroom or bonus space with extended storage, while the large unfinished basement has utility area and stairs to yard. Detached garage with alley access offers potential for projects or possible DADU. Fully fenced yard with covered area. This is it!
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,646/month
Principal & Interest$2,079
Property Tax$425
Insurance$142
Down payment20% ($85,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $340,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1927
HeatingFireplace, Fireplace Insert, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot5,039 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCraftsman
ConditionGood
Year built1927
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Fireplace Insert, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Products
Water / SewerPublic, Company: TPU / Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementUnfinished
Fireplaces1
Lot5,039 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth End
Annual tax$4,441
Parcel4325001450
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bath Off Primary
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Water Heater: Gas
Water Heater Location: Basement
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Hardwood
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Fireplace Insert
Forced Air
Electric
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached Garage
Construction
Wood Products
Patio & Porch
Bath Off Primary
Dining Room
Fireplace
Water Heater
Lot Features
Curbs
Paved
Sidewalk
Cable TV
Deck
Fenced-Fully
Fenced-Partially
Gas Available
Outbuildings
Patio
Views
Territorial
Room details
11 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
Bedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainOther
MainOther
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market145
Est. value$424,000
Est. rent$3,251/mo
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$185
On marketNov 29, 2025
PostedAug 21, 2025
Last sold$425,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedDec 13, 2025
Tour days6
Views19
Favorites1
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Location
Tacoma, WA, 98408
Price history
21 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 12, 2025Sold$425,000$185NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 19, 2025Pending Sale$424,950$185NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 11, 2025Listed For Sale$424,950$185NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 28, 2025Pending Sale$424,950$185NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 21, 2025Listed For Sale$424,950$185NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 11, 2023Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
Apr 25, 2023Listed For Rent$2,075$1Zillow Rentals
Feb 26, 2018Listing Removed$1,475$1North Point Property Services Group LLC
Feb 3, 2018Listed For Rent$1,475$1North Point Property Services Group LLC
Feb 1, 2017Listing Removed$1,395$1North Point Property Services Group LLC
Jan 29, 2017Listed For Rent$1,395$1North Point Property Services Group LLC
Aug 28, 2014Sold$109,000$47NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 3, 2014Pending Sale$109,000$47RE/MAX METRO REALTY
May 26, 2014Price Change$109,000$47RE/MAX METRO REALTY
Apr 15, 2014Listed For Sale$119,000$52RE/MAX METRO REALTY
Sep 30, 2010Sold$175,000$76NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 14, 2010Price Change$174,900$76Keller Williams Puyallup
Jul 11, 2010Listed For Sale$179,000$78Keller Williams Puyallup
Dec 9, 2005Sold$205,000$89Public Record
Nov 24, 1999Sold$130,242$57Public Record
Oct 19, 1995Sold$90,745$39Public Record
Sold$425,000
Nov 12, 2025•$185/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$424,950
Sep 19, 2025•$185/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$424,950
Sep 11, 2025•$185/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$424,950
Aug 28, 2025•$185/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$424,950
Aug 21, 2025•$185/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
May 11, 2023•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$2,075
Apr 25, 2023•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed$1,475
Feb 26, 2018•$1/sqft•North Point Property Services Group LLC
Listed For Rent$1,475
Feb 3, 2018•$1/sqft•North Point Property Services Group LLC
Listing Removed$1,395
Feb 1, 2017•$1/sqft•North Point Property Services Group LLC
Listed For Rent$1,395
Jan 29, 2017•$1/sqft•North Point Property Services Group LLC
Sold$109,000
Aug 28, 2014•$47/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$109,000
Jun 3, 2014•$47/sqft•RE/MAX METRO REALTY
Price Change$109,000
May 26, 2014•$47/sqft•RE/MAX METRO REALTY
Listed For Sale$119,000
Apr 15, 2014•$52/sqft•RE/MAX METRO REALTY
Sold$175,000
Sep 30, 2010•$76/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$174,900
Aug 14, 2010•$76/sqft•Keller Williams Puyallup
Listed For Sale$179,000
Jul 11, 2010•$78/sqft•Keller Williams Puyallup
Sold$205,000
Dec 9, 2005•$89/sqft•Public Record
Sold$130,242
Nov 24, 1999•$57/sqft•Public Record
Sold$90,745
Oct 19, 1995•$39/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$4,441$407,800
Apr 7, 2023$4,278$384,100
Apr 7, 2022$4,325$416,300
Apr 7, 2021$4,078$355,400
Apr 7, 2019$3,103$262,600
Apr 7, 2018$3,116$238,600
Apr 7, 2017$2,754$197,100
Apr 7, 2016$2,264$145,300
Apr 7, 2014$2,264$130,100
Apr 7, 2013$1,990$118,700
Apr 7, 2012—$113,300
Apr 7, 2011—$137,400
Apr 7, 2010—$142,500
Apr 7, 2009—$161,800
Apr 7, 2008$2,078$175,800
Apr 7, 2007$2,078$177,400
Apr 7, 2002$1,684$98,200
Apr 7, 2001$1,579$98,300
Apr 7, 2000$1,579$90,000
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Local context around this listing
Tacoma, WA • Pierce County
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Nearby zip codes
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