Sold360d on market
8326 Alva Avenue SW
Tacoma, WA, 98498 • Idlewild • Pierce County
$680,000
$305/sqft
4Beds
3Baths
2,226Sqft
0.27 acLot
1961Built
Property DNA
Territorial Views
Territorial
Northwest Contemporary Style
Built 1961 · 65 years of history
Lakewood
Idlewild
Outdoor Living
Bath Off Primary · Dining Room · Fireplace · Security System
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
2-Car Garage
Attached Garage
Hardwood & Stone Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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360 days on market
Established listing
$305/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1961
Classic meets modern in this mid-Century 2226sf rambler nestled in a quiet Lakewood cul-de-sac. Built in 1961, this well-maintained 4 bd 3 bth home sits on an expansive 11,800sf lot. Inside, you'll find beautiful refinished hardwood floors, updated bathrooms with stylish finishes, high-end kitchen appliances and spacious living, dining & bonus room. Updated windows that bring in tons of natural light & a brand new roof to keep you covered. The park-like yard gives you peace and tranquility, as you pull into the driveway. It offers privacy while relaxing out back with a covered patio. The 10-zone sprinkler system helps keep everything green, as well as a garden shed for all your yard tools, & a bigger shed with power for those hobbyists.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights covered patio, quiet lakewood cul-de-sac, and high-end kitchen appliances as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$4,209/month
Principal & Interest$3,302
Property Tax$680
Insurance$227
Down payment20% ($136,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.12% rate · 30yr fixed · $544,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1961
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Oil
CoolingNone
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot0.27 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleNorthwest Contemporary
Year built1961
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Oil
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionBrick, Wood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Lakewood Water / Sewer Connected, Company: Pierce Co
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementNone
Fireplaces1
Lot0.27 Acres
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodIdlewild
Annual tax$5,396
Parcel4550000360
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bath Off Primary
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Stone
Vinyl Plank
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Oil
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached Garage
Construction
Brick
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Bath Off Primary
Dining Room
Fireplace
Security System
Lot Features
Cul-De-Sac
Dead End Street
Paved
Cable TV
Fenced-Fully
High Speed Internet
Outbuildings
Patio
Shop
Sprinkler System
Security
Security System
Views
Territorial
Utilities
Xfinity
Xfinity
Room details
13 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainBathroom Three Quarter
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market360
Est. value$664,000
Est. rent$3,653/mo
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$305
On marketMay 8, 2025
PostedMar 6, 2025
Last sold$680,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedMay 12, 2025
Tour days6
Views5
How are the schools in Tacoma?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Tacoma, WA, 98498
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 11, 2025Sold$680,000$305NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 9, 2025Pending Sale$680,000$305NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 6, 2025Listed For Sale$680,000$305NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 30, 2018Sold$341,587$153Public Record
Sold$680,000
Apr 11, 2025•$305/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$680,000
Mar 9, 2025•$305/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$680,000
Mar 6, 2025•$305/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$341,587
Jul 30, 2018•$153/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$5,799$542,900
Apr 7, 2023$5,396$500,900
Apr 7, 2022$5,345$518,300
Apr 7, 2021$5,080$435,600
Apr 7, 2019$3,748$345,200
Apr 7, 2018$4,176$313,800
Apr 7, 2017$8,632$283,400
Apr 7, 2016$3,567$233,900
Apr 7, 2014$3,567$225,200
Apr 7, 2013$3,081$203,100
Apr 7, 2012—$195,900
Apr 7, 2011—$218,600
Apr 7, 2010—$235,400
Apr 7, 2009—$245,600
Apr 7, 2008$3,290$266,500
Apr 7, 2007$3,290$272,700
Apr 7, 2002$2,377$158,400
Apr 7, 2001$2,325$158,400
Apr 7, 2000$2,325$154,400
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Tacoma, WA • Pierce County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
98438984399849398496984979849898499
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