Pending143d on market
8501 42nd Street W
University Place, WA, 98466 • 98466 • Pierce County
$499,990
$211/sqft
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
3Baths
2,373Sqft
0.23 acLot
1958Built
Property DNA
Territorial Views
Territorial
Tri-Level Style
Built 1958 · 68 years of history
University Place
98466
Outdoor Living
Second Kitchen · Bath Off Primary · Ceiling Fan(s) · Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Fireplace · Vaulted Ceiling(s) · Walk-In Closet(s) · Wet Bar
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
Ceramic Tile Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 143 days ago · 118 views · 3 saves · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
118 views
People checking out this listing
3 saves
Buyers have saved this home
143 days on market
Established listing
$211/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 1% 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 1958
Diamond in the rough on a corner lot in University Place. Come make this house your home! This home has so much potential! On the main floor there is the kitchen with eating space, dining room, living room with wood burning fireplace and large windows that look out onto the patio and back yard. The upper floor has 3 bedrooms, the primary has a 3/4 bath and there is full bath in the hallway. The lower level is an entire MIL with separate entrance as well as wet bar, living room, dining area, kitchen, bedroom with walk in closet and 3/4 bath. The oversized laundry room is on the lower level as well. Outside is a shed/workshop and gated carport for one car and there is ample driveway parking too.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights ample driveway parking, kitchen with eating space, and wet bar as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,113/month
Principal & Interest$2,446
Property Tax$500
Insurance$167
Down payment20% ($99,998)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $399,992 loan
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At a glance
Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1958
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Wall Unit(s), Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking1 Carport space
Lot10,210 sqft
Days on Zillow143 Days
Price/sqft$211
Offer Review Date2025-11-18
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTri-Level
Year built1958
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Wall Unit(s), Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Tacoma Public Utilities / Sewer Connected
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached Carport, Driveway
BasementDaylight,Finished
Fireplaces1
Lot10,210 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood98466
Annual tax$6,982
Parcel4430300840
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bath Off Primary
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Wall Unit(s)
Electric
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached Carport
Driveway
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Second Kitchen
Bath Off Primary
Ceiling Fan(s)
Double Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Fireplace
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Walk-In Closet(s)
Wet Bar
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Paved
Fenced-Partially
Patio
Rooftop Deck
Shop
Views
Territorial
Room details
1 room detailed
Dining Room
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusPending
Days on market143
Est. value$517,400
Est. rent$3,103/mo
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$211
On marketNov 16, 2025
PostedNov 15, 2025
MLS statusPending
MLS updatedNov 20, 2025
Tour days6
Views118
Favorites3
How are the schools in University Place?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
University Place, WA, 98466
Price history
2 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 20, 2025Pending Sale$499,990$211NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 15, 2025Listed For Sale$499,990$211NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$499,990
Nov 20, 2025•$211/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$499,990
Nov 15, 2025•$211/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2024$6,982$608,700
Apr 8, 2023$6,534$549,200
Apr 8, 2022$6,649$591,500
Apr 8, 2021$6,073$480,500
Apr 8, 2019$4,580$371,500
Apr 8, 2018—$352,800
Apr 8, 2017$4,154$310,300
Apr 8, 2016$4,154$258,500
Apr 8, 2014$4,154$237,800
Apr 8, 2013$1,722$215,400
Apr 8, 2012—$187,700
Apr 8, 2011—$209,500
Apr 8, 2010—$219,500
Apr 8, 2009—$241,100
Apr 8, 2008$3,638$263,500
Apr 8, 2007$3,638$274,300
Apr 8, 2002$2,482$147,400
Apr 8, 2001$2,274$147,400
Apr 8, 2000$2,274$133,800
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
University Place, WA • Pierce County
Nearby cities
Bonney LakeEnumclawGig HarborGrahamLakewoodParklandPuyallupSpanaway
Nearby zip codes
984649846698467
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