Sold285d on market

8509 42nd Street W

University Place, WA, 98466 • 98466 • Pierce County

$955,000

$324/sqft

4Beds

3Baths

2,944Sqft

0.26 acLot

1960Built

Property DNA

7 highlights

Waterfront Property

Direct water access

Scenic Views

Bay · Partial · Sound · Territorial

University Place

98466

Outdoor Living

Bath Off Primary · Double Pane/Storm Window · Fireplace · Water Heater · Wired for Generator

2 Fireplaces

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

2-Car Garage

Attached Garage

Ceramic Tile Floors

Quality flooring throughout

This home is in high demand

Listed 285 days ago · 17 views · 3 saves · Top 1% likely to sell soon

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Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

17 views

People checking out this listing

3 saves

Buyers have saved this home

285 days on market

Established listing

$324/sqft

Price per square foot

Selling Soon Prediction

Very High

This 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 1960

This house exudes modern elegance and still leaves room for a little nostalgia. The wide streets, manicured lawns, slight elevation and mature landscaping sets the tone as you arrive to find an exceptionally well-maintained home inviting you in. With a complete restoration in 2019 creating an open concept living plan, granite counters, slide out hood vent, extra large kitchen sink, cabinet pull outs, LVP flooring, heat pump, walk in shower, gas fireplaces, possible downstairs ADU with private entry, sprinkler system, adorable garden shed with power. The mountain and sound views are just the cherry on top of this property. Come see for yourself all the other features this home has to offer.

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights slide out hood vent, gas fireplaces, and wide streets as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$5,911/month

Principal & Interest$4,637

Property Tax$955

Insurance$318

Down payment20% ($191,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.12% rate · 30yr fixed · $764,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1960

HeatingFireplace, Heat Pump, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Natural Gas

Cooling90%+ High Efficiency, Heat Pump, High Efficiency (Unspecified)

Parking2 Attached Garage spaces

Lot0.26 Acres

Offer Review Date2025-06-01

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

Year built1960

Stories1

Systems

HeatingFireplace, Heat Pump, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Natural Gas

Cooling90%+ High Efficiency, Heat Pump, High Efficiency (Unspecified)

RoofComposition

ConstructionBrick, Wood Siding

Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Tacoma / Sewer Connected, Company: Pierce County

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingAttached Garage

Garage2 spaces

BasementDaylight,Finished

Fireplaces2

Lot0.26 Acres

Location & Tax

Neighborhood98466

Annual tax$7,937

Parcel4430300860

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths2

Features & details

14 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Bath Off Primary

Appliances

Dishwasher(s)

Disposal

Dryer(s)

Refrigerator(s)

Stove(s)/Range(s)

Washer(s)

Garbage Disposal

Water Heater: Gas

Water Heater Location: downstairs closet

Flooring

Ceramic Tile

Vinyl Plank

Carpet

Heating

Fireplace

Heat Pump

High Efficiency (Unspecified)

Natural Gas

Cooling

90%+ High Efficiency

Heat Pump

High Efficiency (Unspecified)

Fireplace

Gas

Lower Level: 1

Main Level: 1

Fireplace

Windows

Double Pane/Storm Window

Exterior Features

Parking

Attached Garage

Construction

Brick

Wood Siding

Patio & Porch

Bath Off Primary

Double Pane/Storm Window

Fireplace

Water Heater

Wired for Generator

Lot Features

Paved

Cable TV

Deck

Fenced-Fully

Gas Available

Outbuildings

Patio

Sprinkler System

Views

Bay

Partial

Sound

Territorial

Utilities

Xfinity

Other Equipment

Wired for Generator

Room details

13 rooms detailed

Master Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Lower

Bedroom

Lower

Bedroom

Main

Bathroom Full

Lower

Bathroom Full

Main

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market285

Est. value$931,400

Est. rent$3,384/mo

Tax rate0.88%

Price/sqft$324

On marketJul 22, 2025

PostedMay 29, 2025

Last sold$955,000

MLS statusSold

MLS updatedJul 27, 2025

Tour days6

Favorites3

How are the schools in University Place?

3 schools rated nearby

Sunset Primary School

Primary • Public • PK-4

0.7 mi

Curtis Junior High School

Middle • Public • 8-9

0.3 mi

Curtis Senior High School

High • Public • 10-12

0.3 mi

Location

University Place, WA, 98466

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Price history

7 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Jun 26, 2025Sold$955,000$324NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jun 2, 2025Pending Sale$929,000$316NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

May 29, 2025Listed For Sale$929,000$316NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Mar 24, 2021Listing Removed——Owner

Oct 29, 2019Listing Removed$699,500$238Owner

Oct 14, 2019Listed For Sale$699,500$238Owner

Nov 3, 2015Sold$255,000$87NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$955,000

Jun 26, 2025•$324/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$929,000

Jun 2, 2025•$316/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$929,000

May 29, 2025•$316/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listing Removed—

Mar 24, 2021•Owner

Listing Removed$699,500

Oct 29, 2019•$238/sqft•Owner

Listed For Sale$699,500

Oct 14, 2019•$238/sqft•Owner

Sold$255,000

Nov 3, 2015•$87/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Tax history

19 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 8, 2024$7,937$690,600

Apr 8, 2023$7,491$632,800

Apr 8, 2022$7,017$625,300

Apr 8, 2021$6,284$497,800

Apr 8, 2019$4,621$398,600

Apr 8, 2018$4,916$356,100

Apr 8, 2017$4,413$313,000

Apr 8, 2016$470$260,500

Apr 8, 2014$470$239,500

Apr 8, 2013$494$218,200

Apr 8, 2012—$206,300

Apr 8, 2011—$229,400

Apr 8, 2010—$239,600

Apr 8, 2009$401$263,500

Apr 8, 2008$404$287,100

Apr 8, 2007$375$298,300

Apr 8, 2002$810$168,200

Apr 8, 2001—$168,200

Apr 8, 2000—$153,200

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

University Place, WA • Pierce County

Nearby cities

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$931,400

Est. rent$3,384/mo

30yr rate est.6.12%

Affordability$5,663/mo

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