Sold470d on market

8513 43rd Street W

University Place, WA, 98466 • 98466 • Pierce County

$897,000

$332/sqft

4Beds

3Baths

2,705Sqft

0.26 acLot

1955Built

Property DNA

8 highlights

Waterfront Property

Direct water access

Scenic Views

Bay · Partial · Sound

Traditional Style

Built 1955 · 71 years of history

University Place

98466

Outdoor Living

Bath Off Primary · Ceiling Fan(s) · Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Fireplace · French Doors · Hardwood · Hot Tub/Spa · Walk-In Closet(s) · Wall to Wall Carpet · Water Heater

2 Fireplaces

Gas · Lower Level: 1 · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace

2-Car Garage

Driveway · Attached Garage · Off Street

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

5 views

People checking out this listing

470 days on market

Established listing

$332/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1955

Beautifully updated 4 bedroom home in the heart of University Place! Primary bedroom on main flr w/ a 3/4 remodeled en-suite bathroom w/ heated flrs. Eat-in kitchen boasts double ovens & tons of counter space & is open to dining room. Living room w/ a fireplace & huge windows for fantastic natural light. Reading room provides a tranquil space for relaxing. Powder room, half bath, laundry room & 2 car garage complete main flr. Downstairs has 3 bedrooms, fully remodeled bathroom w/ heated flrs, den/office & a family room! Partial Sound & Olympics view. Outback has a composite deck, cool pool, hot tub & pickleball court, fun for all! Located a couple blocks away from Curtis High School & close to Chambers Bay, restaurants, services & shopping!

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights cool pool, eat-in kitchen, and powder room as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$5,552/month

Principal & Interest$4,356

Property Tax$897

Insurance$299

Down payment20% ($179,400)

3%50%

Est. 6.12% rate · 30yr fixed · $717,600 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1955

HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas

CoolingHeat Pump

Parking2 Attached Garage spaces

Lot0.26 Acres

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

StyleTraditional

ConditionVery Good

Year built1955

Stories1

Systems

HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas

CoolingHeat Pump

RoofComposition

ConstructionWood Siding

Water / SewerPublic, Company: TPU / Sewer Connected, Company: Pierce County Sewer

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingDriveway, Attached Garage, Off Street

Garage2 spaces

BasementFinished

Fireplaces2

Lot0.26 Acres

Location & Tax

Neighborhood98466

Annual tax$7,393

Parcel4430300720

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

13 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Bath Off Primary

Ceiling Fan(s)

Dining Room

Appliances

Dishwasher(s)

Double Oven

Dryer(s)

Disposal

Microwave(s)

Refrigerator(s)

Stove(s)/Range(s)

Washer(s)

Garbage Disposal

Water Heater: Gas

Water Heater Location: Basement

Flooring

Hardwood

Carpet

Heating

Fireplace

Forced Air

Heat Pump

Electric

Natural Gas

Cooling

Heat Pump

Fireplace

Gas

Lower Level: 1

Main Level: 1

Fireplace

Windows

Double Pane/Storm Window

Exterior Features

Parking

Driveway

Attached Garage

Off Street

Construction

Wood Siding

Patio & Porch

Bath Off Primary

Ceiling Fan(s)

Double Pane/Storm Window

Dining Room

Fireplace

French Doors

Hardwood

Hot Tub/Spa

Walk-In Closet(s)

Wall to Wall Carpet

Water Heater

Lot Features

Paved

Athletic Court

Cable TV

Deck

Fenced-Fully

Gas Available

Hot Tub/Spa

Patio

Sprinkler System

Views

Bay

Partial

Sound

Pool Features

In Ground

In-Ground

Room details

15 rooms detailed

Master Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Lower

Bedroom

Lower

Bedroom

Lower

Bathroom Full

Lower

Bathroom Three Quarter

Main

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market470

Est. value$890,000

Est. rent$3,750/mo

Tax rate0.88%

Price/sqft$332

On marketJan 5, 2025

PostedSep 24, 2024

Last sold$897,000

MLS statusSold

MLS updatedJan 23, 2025

Tour days6

How are the schools in University Place?

3 schools rated nearby

Drum Intermediate School

Elementary • Public • 5-7

0.6 mi

Curtis Senior High School

High • Public • 10-12

0.3 mi

Curtis Junior High School

Middle • Public • 8-9

0.4 mi

Location

University Place, WA, 98466

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Price history

6 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Dec 23, 2024Sold$897,000$332NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Nov 26, 2024Pending Sale$900,000$333NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Nov 16, 2024Listed For Sale$900,000$333NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Oct 2, 2024Listing Removed$900,000$333Engel & Volkers

Oct 1, 2024Listed For Sale$900,000$333Engel & Volkers

Jul 16, 1999Sold$238,496$88Public Record

Sold$897,000

Dec 23, 2024•$332/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$900,000

Nov 26, 2024•$333/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$900,000

Nov 16, 2024•$333/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listing Removed$900,000

Oct 2, 2024•$333/sqft•Engel & Volkers

Listed For Sale$900,000

Oct 1, 2024•$333/sqft•Engel & Volkers

Sold$238,496

Jul 16, 1999•$88/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

19 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 8, 2024$8,162$696,200

Apr 8, 2023$7,393$624,200

Apr 8, 2022$7,540$673,400

Apr 8, 2021$6,891$547,600

Apr 8, 2019$5,285$430,700

Apr 8, 2018$5,654$409,700

Apr 8, 2017$5,093$362,100

Apr 8, 2016$4,839$303,100

Apr 8, 2014$4,839$279,100

Apr 8, 2013$4,355$254,500

Apr 8, 2012—$240,600

Apr 8, 2011—$265,400

Apr 8, 2010—$275,600

Apr 8, 2009—$301,000

Apr 8, 2008$4,482$327,700

Apr 8, 2007$4,482$340,800

Apr 8, 2002$3,494$211,100

Apr 8, 2001$3,589$211,100

Apr 8, 2000$3,589$215,900

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University Place, WA • Pierce County

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$890,000

Est. rent$3,750/mo

30yr rate est.6.12%

Affordability$5,320/mo

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