Sold970d on market

8513 42nd Street W

University Place, WA, 98466 • 98466 • Pierce County

$750,000

$248/sqft

3Beds

3Baths

3,024Sqft

0.27 acLot

1960Built

Property DNA

7 highlights

Waterfront Property

Direct water access

Scenic Views

See Remarks · Sound

University Place

98466

Outdoor Living

Hardwood · Wall to Wall Carpet · Bath Off Primary · Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Sprinkler System · Fireplace · Water Heater

2 Fireplaces

Wood Burning · Lower Level: 1 · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace

2-Car Garage

Attached Garage

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

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Listed 970 days ago · 5 views

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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People checking out this listing

970 days on market

Established listing

$248/sqft

Price per square foot

Selling Soon Prediction

High

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About this home

Single Family · Built 1960

Check out this extremely rare triple play home in University Place! Just two blocks from highly rated Curtis High School w/gorgeous mountain & water views. 3,024 square feet w/3 bedrooms & 2.5 bathrooms. Amazing mountain and/or water views from every room on the main floor. Plus, the primary bedroom is located on the main floor. This house has been meticulously taken care of w/hardwood floors & carpet throughout. Cook in the chef's kitchen w/ top end appliances & granite countertops. In the fall & winter enjoy the phenomenal wood fireplaces on the main & bottom floors. Homes in University Place go fast. Homes in University Place within blocks of the high school w/ water & mountain views rarely come on the market so don't miss out!

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights water views, mountain views, and top end appliances as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$4,642/month

Principal & Interest$3,642

Property Tax$750

Insurance$250

Down payment20% ($150,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.12% rate · 30yr fixed · $600,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1960

HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Insert, Other – See Remarks, Electric, Natural Gas

CoolingNone

Parking2 Attached Garage spaces

Lot0.27 Acres

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

ConditionGood

Year built1960

Stories1

Systems

HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Insert, Other – See Remarks, Electric, Natural Gas

CoolingNone

RoofComposition

ConstructionBrick, See Remarks, Wood Siding, Wood Products

Water / SewerPublic / Sewer Connected

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingAttached Garage

Garage2 spaces

BasementDaylight,Finished

Fireplaces2

Lot0.27 Acres

Location & Tax

Neighborhood98466

Annual tax$7,810

Parcel4430300870

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths2

Features & details

12 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Bath Off Primary

Dining Room

Appliances

Dishwasher_

Dryer

GarbageDisposal_

Refrigerator_

SeeRemarks_

StoveRange_

Washer

Dishwasher

Garbage Disposal

Refrigerator

See Remarks

StoveRange

Water Heater: Gas

Water Heater Location: Utility Room

Flooring

Hardwood

See Remarks

Vinyl

Carpet

Heating

Fireplace

Forced Air

Insert

Other – See Remarks

Electric

Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Fireplace

Wood Burning

Lower Level: 1

Main Level: 1

Fireplace

Windows

Double Pane/Storm Window

Exterior Features

Parking

Attached Garage

Construction

Brick

See Remarks

Wood Siding

Wood Products

Patio & Porch

Hardwood

Wall to Wall Carpet

Bath Off Primary

Double Pane/Storm Window

Dining Room

Sprinkler System

Fireplace

Water Heater

Lot Features

Paved

Cable TV

Deck

High Speed Internet

Patio

Sprinkler System

Views

See Remarks

Sound

Room details

6 rooms detailed

Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Lower

Bedroom

Lower

Bathroom Full

Main

Bathroom Full

Main

Other

Lower

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market970

Est. value$866,500

Est. rent$3,374/mo

Tax rate0.88%

Price/sqft$248

On marketAug 3, 2023

PostedJun 30, 2023

Last sold$750,000

MLS statusSold

MLS updatedAug 16, 2023

Tour days6

How are the schools in University Place?

3 schools rated nearby

Sunset Primary School

Primary • Public • PK-4

0.6 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

3 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Aug 11, 2023Sold$750,000$248NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jul 13, 2023Pending Sale$750,000$248NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jun 30, 2023Listed For Sale$750,000$248NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$750,000

Aug 11, 2023•$248/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$750,000

Jul 13, 2023•$248/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$750,000

Jun 30, 2023•$248/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Tax history

19 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 8, 2024$8,243$720,400

Apr 8, 2023$7,698$650,900

Apr 8, 2022$7,810$698,200

Apr 8, 2021$7,130$567,200

Apr 8, 2019$5,537$453,700

Apr 8, 2018$5,997$430,100

Apr 8, 2017$5,401$384,900

Apr 8, 2016$5,166$321,600

Apr 8, 2014$5,166$298,800

Apr 8, 2013$4,670$273,900

Apr 8, 2012—$258,900

Apr 8, 2011—$285,900

Apr 8, 2010—$298,500

Apr 8, 2009—$318,600

Apr 8, 2008$4,738$350,200

Apr 8, 2007$4,738$361,000

Apr 8, 2002$3,349$202,000

Apr 8, 2001$3,075$202,000

Apr 8, 2000$3,075$183,800

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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

984649846698467

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Est. value$866,500

Est. rent$3,374/mo

30yr rate est.6.12%

Affordability$4,448/mo

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