Sold362d on marketHistoric · 101 yrs
226 S 56th Street
Tacoma, WA, 98408 • South End • Pierce County
$460,000
$278/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,656Sqft
0.14 acLot
1925Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1925 · 101 years of history
South Tacoma
South End
Outdoor Living
Ceramic Tile · Dining Room · Fireplace · Water Heater
1 Fireplace
Electric · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
1-Car Garage
Driveway · Detached Garage · Off Street · RV Parking
Ceramic Tile Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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362 days on market
Established listing
$278/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1925 · Historic
Step into this gorgeously remodeled Tacoma 3 bedroom, 1.75 bathroom home plus a bonus room that can be a home office, play or game room. Updates feature custom Quartz countertops, new appliances throughout, luxury vinyl plank flooring, new carpet, new water heater, new roof, and much more! Ample off-street parking and level, partially-fenced yard. Detached garage offers storage or DADU possibilities. Conveniently located near grocery stores, freeways, restaurants, and Tacoma Mall.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights ample off-street parking, large level backyard, and new furnace as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,864/month
Principal & Interest$2,250
Property Tax$460
Insurance$153
Down payment20% ($92,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $368,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1925
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric
CoolingNone
Parking1 Garage space
Lot5,998 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1925
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Products
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Tacoma Public Utilities / Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Detached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking
Garage1 spaces
BasementDaylight,Finished
Fireplaces1
Lot5,998 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth End
Annual tax$3,774
Parcel5620001300
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Water Heater: Electric
Water Heater Location: Basement
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Vinyl Plank
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Electric
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Electric
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Detached Garage
Off Street
RV Parking
Construction
Wood Products
Patio & Porch
Ceramic Tile
Dining Room
Fireplace
Water Heater
Lot Features
Curbs
Paved
Sidewalk
Fenced-Partially
RV Parking
Room details
10 rooms detailed
Bedroom
LowerBedroom
LowerBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainBathroom Three Quarter
LowerBonus Room
LowerListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market362
Est. value$449,200
Est. rent$2,912/mo
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$278
On marketDec 24, 2024
PostedOct 2, 2024
Last sold$460,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedMay 10, 2025
Tour days6
Views3
How are the schools in Tacoma?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Tacoma, WA, 98408
Price history
21 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 9, 2025Sold$460,000$278NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 15, 2025Pending Sale$469,000$283NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 5, 2025Price Change$469,000$283NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 2, 2024Listed For Sale$479,998$290NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 8, 2023Sold$247,500$149Public Record
Jul 21, 2011Sold$129,000$78NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 4, 2011Price Change$125,000$75Toril Sells Houses Team
Apr 14, 2011Listed For Sale$137,500$83Toril Sells Houses Team
Jan 21, 2011Sold$60,100$36NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 11, 2010Pending Sale$65,000$39John L Scott Real Estate
Nov 24, 2010Listed For Sale$65,000$39foreclosure.com
Sep 2, 2010Sold$112,117$68Public Record
Jul 31, 2009Listing Removed$134,950$81Keller Williams Realty
Jun 7, 2009Price Change$134,950$81Keller Williams Realty
Feb 1, 2009Listed For Sale$159,950$97Keller Williams Realty
Nov 23, 2008Listing Removed$169,950$103Coldwell Banker**
Feb 26, 2008Listed For Sale$169,950$103RealBird
Oct 24, 2006Sold$215,000$130Public Record
Jan 24, 2005Sold$100,500$61Public Record
Dec 29, 2000Sold$87,254$53Public Record
Jan 6, 1997Sold$62,950$38Public Record
Sold$460,000
Apr 9, 2025•$278/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$469,000
Feb 15, 2025•$283/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$469,000
Feb 5, 2025•$283/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$479,998
Oct 2, 2024•$290/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$247,500
Nov 8, 2023•$149/sqft•Public Record
Sold$129,000
Jul 21, 2011•$78/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$125,000
May 4, 2011•$75/sqft•Toril Sells Houses Team
Listed For Sale$137,500
Apr 14, 2011•$83/sqft•Toril Sells Houses Team
Sold$60,100
Jan 21, 2011•$36/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$65,000
Dec 11, 2010•$39/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Listed For Sale$65,000
Nov 24, 2010•$39/sqft•foreclosure.com
Sold$112,117
Sep 2, 2010•$68/sqft•Public Record
Listing Removed$134,950
Jul 31, 2009•$81/sqft•Keller Williams Realty
Price Change$134,950
Jun 7, 2009•$81/sqft•Keller Williams Realty
Listed For Sale$159,950
Feb 1, 2009•$97/sqft•Keller Williams Realty
Listing Removed$169,950
Nov 23, 2008•$103/sqft•Coldwell Banker**
Listed For Sale$169,950
Feb 26, 2008•$103/sqft•RealBird
Sold$215,000
Oct 24, 2006•$130/sqft•Public Record
Sold$100,500
Jan 24, 2005•$61/sqft•Public Record
Sold$87,254
Dec 29, 2000•$53/sqft•Public Record
Sold$62,950
Jan 6, 1997•$38/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$8,104$366,200
Apr 7, 2023$3,775$338,800
Apr 7, 2022$3,787$364,400
Apr 7, 2021$3,536$308,100
Apr 7, 2019$2,729$234,700
Apr 7, 2018$2,873$209,700
Apr 7, 2017$2,572$181,700
Apr 7, 2016$2,222$137,600
Apr 7, 2014$2,222$127,700
Apr 7, 2013$1,931$111,700
Apr 7, 2012—$109,900
Apr 7, 2011—$134,200
Apr 7, 2010—$119,500
Apr 7, 2009—$131,500
Apr 7, 2008$1,724$141,700
Apr 7, 2007$1,724$147,100
Apr 7, 2002$1,391$81,200
Apr 7, 2001$1,308$81,200
Apr 7, 2000$1,308$74,500
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Local context around this listing
Tacoma, WA • Pierce County
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Nearby zip codes
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