Sold353d on marketHistoric · 96 yrs
5501 S Fawcett Avenue
Tacoma, WA, 98408 • South End • Pierce County
$480,000
$182/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
2,640Sqft
0.08 acLot
1930Built
Property DNA
Territorial Views
Territorial
Character Home
Built 1930 · 96 years of history
South Tacoma
South End
Outdoor Living
Hardwood · Ceiling Fan(s) · Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Walk-In Closet(s) · Wired for Generator · Fireplace · Water Heater
1 Fireplace
Gas · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
1-Car Garage
Attached Garage · Off Street
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
353 days on market
Established listing
$182/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1930 · Historic
APPROVED SHORT SALE! Charming residence nestled in a picturesque Tacoma neighborhood. Revel in the stunning original hardwood floors on the main level and the captivating fir floors on the upper level. This home boasts 3 beds, each adorned with walk-in closets, and 2 baths. Seamless flow of an open plan, complemented by a gas fireplace and abundant natural light streaming through updated windows. The expansive eat-in kitchen opens onto a generous deck. Fenced landscaped yard, complete with a garden and private patio for outdoor relaxation. The unfinished basement is primed for remodeling. The house includes a laundry room, drive-in garage and RV parking. An unmissable opportunity to witness the charm and potential of this house.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights gas fireplace, expansive eat-in kitchen, and original hardwood floors as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,988/month
Principal & Interest$2,348
Property Tax$480
Insurance$160
Down payment20% ($96,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $384,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1930
HeatingFireplace, Stove/Free Standing, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking1 Attached Garage space
Lot3,284 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1930
Stories2
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Stove/Free Standing, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionMetal/Vinyl
Water / SewerPublic, Company: TPU / Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached Garage, Off Street
Garage1 spaces
BasementUnfinished
Fireplaces1
Lot3,284 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth End
Annual tax$4,548
Parcel4325001710
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwashers_
Refrigerators_
StovesRanges_
Dishwasher(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Water Heater: Electric
Water Heater Location: Basement
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Fireplace
Stove/Free Standing
Electric
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Gas
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached Garage
Off Street
Construction
Metal/Vinyl
Patio & Porch
Hardwood
Ceiling Fan(s)
Double Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Walk-In Closet(s)
Wired for Generator
Fireplace
Water Heater
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Paved
Sidewalk
Cable TV
Deck
Fenced-Fully
Views
Territorial
Other Equipment
Wired for Generator
Room details
11 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
SecondBathroom Full
MainBathroom Full
SecondDining Room
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market353
Est. value$485,500
Est. rent$2,975/mo
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$182
On marketJul 11, 2024
PostedJan 25, 2024
Last sold$480,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedJul 26, 2024
Tour days6
Views4
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Tacoma, WA, 98408
Price history
14 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 18, 2025Sold$480,000$182Public Record
Jul 26, 2024Sold$380,000$144NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 6, 2024Pending Sale$380,000$144NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 3, 2024Listed For Sale$380,000$144NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 26, 2024Pending Sale$380,000$144NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 21, 2024Price Change$380,000$144NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 4, 2024Pending Sale$375,000$142NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 25, 2024Listed For Sale$375,000$142NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 29, 2021Sold$450,000$170NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 24, 2021Pending Sale$449,950$170NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 22, 2021Price Change$449,950$170NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 9, 2021Listed For Sale$474,950$180NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 24, 2007Sold$245,000$93NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 30, 2000Sold$116,281$44Public Record
Sold$480,000
Apr 18, 2025•$182/sqft•Public Record
Sold$380,000
Jul 26, 2024•$144/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$380,000
Apr 6, 2024•$144/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$380,000
Apr 3, 2024•$144/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$380,000
Mar 26, 2024•$144/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$380,000
Mar 21, 2024•$144/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$375,000
Feb 4, 2024•$142/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$375,000
Jan 25, 2024•$142/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$450,000
Oct 29, 2021•$170/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$449,950
Sep 24, 2021•$170/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$449,950
Sep 22, 2021•$170/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$474,950
Sep 9, 2021•$180/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$245,000
Sep 24, 2007•$93/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$116,281
May 30, 2000•$44/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$7,166$437,300
Apr 7, 2023$4,601$413,200
Apr 7, 2022$4,548$437,900
Apr 7, 2021$4,312$375,900
Apr 7, 2019$3,333$283,100
Apr 7, 2018$3,548$256,300
Apr 7, 2017$3,162$224,500
Apr 7, 2016$2,663$167,000
Apr 7, 2014$2,663$153,100
Apr 7, 2013$2,393$140,000
Apr 7, 2012—$136,300
Apr 7, 2011—$163,300
Apr 7, 2010—$167,600
Apr 7, 2009—$191,400
Apr 7, 2008$2,249$204,100
Apr 7, 2007$2,249$192,100
Apr 7, 2002$1,829$106,800
Apr 7, 2001$1,843$106,800
Apr 7, 2000$1,843$105,000
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Tacoma, WA • Pierce County
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Nearby zip codes
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