Sold858d on marketHistoric · 97 yrs
227 S 55th Street
Tacoma, WA, 98408 • South End • Pierce County
$465,000
$173/sqft
5Beds
1Baths
2,684Sqft
0.13 acLot
1929Built
Property DNA
Tudor Style
Built 1929 · 97 years of history
Se Tacoma
South End
Outdoor Living
Ceramic Tile · Wall to Wall Carpet · Laminate Tile · Ceiling Fan(s) · Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Vaulted Ceiling(s) · Walk-In Pantry · Fireplace · Water Heater
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
2-Car Garage
Detached Garage
Ceramic Tile Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 858 days ago · 3 views · Top 3% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
858 days on market
Established listing
$173/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 3% 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 1929 · Historic
Treat yourself to this quaint French Tudor Cottage style home. Centenarian architecture with 21st Century upgrades! The kitchen is completely updated with SS appliances, granite countertops, new flooring, custom cabinetry with soft-close doors & drawers. Curved coffered ceilings and the glass door knobs preserve the romance of this 1929 Tudor Home. Original arched-top leaded- glass window faces the South and bathes the extra room upstairs with natural light. This room is not included in the County records. The finished footage is 1456 without this fascinating room. Other upgrades include newer gas furnace and Hot Water Tank, energy efficient windows and a new sewer line. Full unfinished basement has separate door to fenced backyard.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights extra room, glass door knobs, and natural light as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,895/month
Principal & Interest$2,275
Property Tax$465
Insurance$155
Down payment20% ($93,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $372,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1929
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot5,758 sqft
Offer Review Date2023-11-08
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTudor
ConditionGood
Year built1929
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding, Wood Products
Water / SewerPublic, Company: TPU / Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementUnfinished
Fireplaces1
Lot5,758 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth End
Annual tax$4,621
Parcel5620001041
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher_
Dryer
GarbageDisposal_
Microwave_
Refrigerator_
StoveRange_
Washer
Dishwasher
Garbage Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
StoveRange
Water Heater: Gas
Water Heater Location: Basement
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Laminate
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
High Efficiency (Unspecified)
Electric
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached Garage
Construction
Wood Siding
Wood Products
Patio & Porch
Ceramic Tile
Wall to Wall Carpet
Laminate Tile
Ceiling Fan(s)
Double Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Walk-In Pantry
Fireplace
Water Heater
Lot Features
Curbs
Paved
Sidewalk
Fenced-Partially
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
Room details
12 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
SecondBedroom
SecondBedroom
SecondBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market858
Est. value$511,500
Est. rent$3,000/mo
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$173
On marketNov 21, 2023
PostedOct 31, 2023
Last sold$465,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedDec 1, 2023
Tour days6
Views3
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Tacoma, WA, 98408
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 30, 2023Sold$465,000$173NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 10, 2023Pending Sale$442,000$165NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 31, 2023Listed For Sale$442,000$165NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$465,000
Nov 30, 2023•$173/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$442,000
Nov 10, 2023•$165/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$442,000
Oct 31, 2023•$165/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$4,945$454,200
Apr 7, 2023$4,784$429,700
Apr 7, 2022$4,621$444,900
Apr 7, 2021$4,362$380,300
Apr 7, 2019$3,349$286,100
Apr 7, 2018$3,513$257,600
Apr 7, 2017$3,104$222,300
Apr 7, 2016$2,647$165,200
Apr 7, 2014$2,647$152,200
Apr 7, 2013$2,335$138,900
Apr 7, 2012—$133,000
Apr 7, 2011—$162,500
Apr 7, 2010—$167,900
Apr 7, 2009—$190,200
Apr 7, 2008$2,431$207,500
Apr 7, 2007$2,431$207,700
Apr 7, 2002$2,102$122,300
Apr 7, 2001$1,976$122,700
Apr 7, 2000$1,976$112,600
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Local context around this listing
Tacoma, WA • Pierce County
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Nearby zip codes
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