Sold144d on market

1260 S Karl Johan Avenue

Tacoma, WA, 98465 • West End • Pierce County

$870,000

$418/sqft

3Beds

2Baths

2,080Sqft

0.51 acLot

1949Built

Property DNA

8 highlights

Waterfront Property

Direct water access

Scenic Views

Bay · Sound · Territorial

Craftsman Style

Built 1949 · 77 years of history

Narrows

West End

Outdoor Living

Bath Off Primary · Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Fireplace · Walk-In Closet(s) · Water Heater

1 Fireplace

Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace

2-Car Garage

Detached Garage

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

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144 days on market

Established listing

$418/sqft

Price per square foot

Selling Soon Prediction

Moderate

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About this home

Single Family · Built 1949

View Home in Tacoma’s West Slope. Craftsman home on .51 acre double lot in the Tacoma’s Narrowmoor neighborhd w 180 degree western views of Anderson Island, Fox Island; up the Narrows passage & Olympic Mountains w unforgetable sunsets. Views from most rms, updtd bth w tile & granite cntrs, large LR w amazing views & bonus covered patio & detached 2 car grg. Keep it in its original glory & update or bring your HGTV dreams to a reality. Investor's dream-big view lot, just waiting on your vision & a little TLC to make it your ideal home w hard to find lot w driveway on one side. The picturesque neighborhd is located in a desirable booming area where Whole Foods, freeway access & Fircrest Golf Club are minutes away. Home sweet home awaits you!

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights covered patio, craftsman home, and amazing views as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$5,395/month

Principal & Interest$4,235

Property Tax$870

Insurance$290

Down payment20% ($174,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.14% rate · 30yr fixed · $696,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1949

HeatingFireplace, Baseboard, Hot Water Recirc Pump, Natural Gas

CoolingDuctless

Parking2 Garage spaces

Lot0.51 Acres

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

StyleCraftsman

ConditionGood

Year built1949

Stories1

Systems

HeatingFireplace, Baseboard, Hot Water Recirc Pump, Natural Gas

CoolingDuctless

RoofComposition

ConstructionBrick, Wood Siding

Water / SewerPublic, Company: CITY OF TACOMA / Sewer Connected, Company: CITY OF TACOMA

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingDetached Garage

Garage2 spaces

BasementNone

Fireplaces1

Lot0.51 Acres

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodWest End

ZoningTAC

Annual tax$8,603

Parcel6235200520

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

13 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Bath Off Primary

Dining Room

Appliances

Dishwasher(s)

Refrigerator(s)

Water Heater: ELECTRIC

Water Heater Location: closet

Flooring

Hardwood

Vinyl

Carpet

Heating

Fireplace

Baseboard

Hot Water Recirc Pump

Natural Gas

Cooling

Ductless

Fireplace

Wood Burning

Main Level: 1

Fireplace

Windows

Double Pane/Storm Window

Exterior Features

Parking

Detached Garage

Construction

Brick

Wood Siding

Patio & Porch

Bath Off Primary

Double Pane/Storm Window

Dining Room

Fireplace

Walk-In Closet(s)

Water Heater

Lot Features

Paved

Cable TV

Deck

Fenced-Partially

Gas Available

Views

Bay

Sound

Territorial

Utilities

Comcast

Room details

11 rooms detailed

Master Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

Bathroom Full

Main

Bathroom Three Quarter

Main

Bonus Room

Main

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market144

Est. value$857,300

Est. rent$3,130/mo

Tax rate0.88%

Price/sqft$418

On marketJul 28, 2025

PostedMay 27, 2025

Last sold$870,000

MLS statusSold

MLS updatedDec 14, 2025

Tour days6

How are the schools in Tacoma?

3 schools rated nearby

Geiger Montessori School

Primary • Public • PK-5

0.6 mi

Hunt Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.9 mi

Foss High School

High • Public • 9-12

2.2 mi

Location

Tacoma, WA, 98465

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Price history

6 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Nov 13, 2025Sold$870,000$418NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Oct 14, 2025Pending Sale$899,500$432NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jul 21, 2025Price Change$899,500$432NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jul 10, 2025Price Change$949,500$456NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

May 27, 2025Listed For Sale$999,950$481NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

May 4, 1989Sold$82,500$40Agent Provided

Sold$870,000

Nov 13, 2025•$418/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$899,500

Oct 14, 2025•$432/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$899,500

Jul 21, 2025•$432/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$949,500

Jul 10, 2025•$456/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$999,950

May 27, 2025•$481/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$82,500

May 4, 1989•$40/sqft•Agent Provided

Tax history

13 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 7, 2024$8,604$791,000

Apr 7, 2023$8,160$733,600

Apr 7, 2022$8,115$782,200

Apr 7, 2021$7,380$644,100

Apr 7, 2019$5,896$503,900

Apr 7, 2018$6,705$454,000

Apr 7, 2017$6,060$424,800

Apr 7, 2016$5,408$343,000

Apr 7, 2014$5,408$311,300

Apr 7, 2013$4,875$286,200

Apr 7, 2012—$278,000

Apr 7, 2011—$308,200

Apr 7, 2010—$351,600

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Tacoma, WA • Pierce County

Nearby neighborhoods

Browns PointCentralDash PointEastside-ENACTNew TacomaNorth EndNortheast TacomaSouth EndSouth TacomaWest End

Nearby cities

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$857,300

Est. rent$3,130/mo

30yr rate est.6.14%

Affordability$5,159/mo

Accepted financing

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