Sold549d on marketHistoric · 119 yrs

1708 S 40th Street

Tacoma, WA, 98418 • South End • Pierce County

$445,000

$421/sqft

3Beds

1Baths

1,058Sqft

0.11 acLot

1907Built

Property DNA

4 highlights

Character Home

Built 1907 · 119 years of history

South Tacoma

South End

Outdoor Living

Ceiling Fan(s) · Ceramic Tile · Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Laminate Hardwood · Water Heater

Ceramic Tile Floors

Quality flooring throughout

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549 days on market

Established listing

$421/sqft

Price per square foot

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High

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About this home

Single Family · Built 1907 · Historic

FINAL 10K PRICE REDUCTION! Discover this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home in South Tacoma! Enjoy a cozy covered porch, a spacious open living area, and dining room with a kitchen featuring updated stainless-steel appliances and a stylish backsplash. The main level boasts new flooring, a full bath and laundry. Stay comfortable year-round with A/C ductless mini-splits. Upstairs, find three comfortable bedrooms. Fully fenced yard and the added bonus of RV/Boat parking. Plus, you're just moments from Tacoma Mall, Costco, and various dining options.

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights dining room, fully fenced yard, and comfortable bedrooms as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$2,770/month

Principal & Interest$2,177

Property Tax$445

Insurance$148

Down payment20% ($89,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $356,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1907

HeatingWall Unit(s), Electric

ParkingDriveway, Off Street, RV Parking

Lot4,626 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

Year built1907

Stories2

Systems

HeatingWall Unit(s), Electric

RoofComposition

ConstructionCement Planked

Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Tacoma / Sewer Connected, Company: City of Tacoma

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingDriveway, Off Street, RV Parking

BasementNone

Lot4,626 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodSouth End

Annual tax$3,494

Parcel6440000230

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

11 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Ceiling Fan(s)

Dining Room

Appliances

Dishwasher(s)

Dryer(s)

Disposal

Microwave(s)

Refrigerator(s)

Stove(s)/Range(s)

Washer(s)

Garbage Disposal

Water Heater: Electric

Water Heater Location: Utility Room

Flooring

Ceramic Tile

Laminate

Heating

Wall Unit(s)

Electric

Fireplace

Gas

Windows

Double Pane/Storm Window

Exterior Features

Parking

Driveway

Off Street

RV Parking

Construction

Cement Planked

Patio & Porch

Ceiling Fan(s)

Ceramic Tile

Double Pane/Storm Window

Dining Room

Laminate Hardwood

Water Heater

Lot Features

Paved

Fenced-Fully

RV Parking

Utilities

Quantum Fiber

Room details

9 rooms detailed

Master Bedroom

Second

Bedroom

Second

Bedroom

Second

Bathroom Full

Main

Dining Room

Main

Entry Hall

Main

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market549

Est. value$446,000

Est. rent$2,226/mo

Tax rate0.88%

Price/sqft$421

On marketSep 5, 2024

PostedJul 26, 2024

Last sold$445,000

MLS statusSold

MLS updatedOct 4, 2024

Tour days6

How are the schools in Tacoma?

3 schools rated nearby

Whitman Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-5

0.5 mi

Angelo Giaudrone Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.6 mi

Lincoln High School

High • Public • 9-12

0.9 mi

Location

Tacoma, WA, 98418

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Price history

18 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Oct 4, 2024Sold$445,000$421NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Aug 25, 2024Pending Sale$430,000$406NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Aug 22, 2024Price Change$430,000$406NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Aug 15, 2024Price Change$419,950$397NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Aug 2, 2024Price Change$429,950$406NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jul 26, 2024Listed For Sale$440,000$416NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Oct 15, 2021Sold$403,000$381NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sep 21, 2021Pending Sale$399,950$378NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sep 11, 2021Listed For Sale$399,950$378NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Feb 26, 2021Listing Removed——Owner

Aug 21, 2020Listing Removed$1,950$2Owner

Aug 14, 2020Listed For Rent$1,950$2Owner

May 29, 2018Listing Removed$1,675$2Owner

May 5, 2018Price Change$1,675$2Owner

Apr 28, 2018Listed For Rent$1,800$2Owner

Aug 5, 2005Sold$125,000$118Public Record

Oct 5, 2001Sold$65,000$61Public Record

Oct 21, 1998Sold$67,500$64Public Record

Sold$445,000

Oct 4, 2024•$421/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$430,000

Aug 25, 2024•$406/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$430,000

Aug 22, 2024•$406/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$419,950

Aug 15, 2024•$397/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$429,950

Aug 2, 2024•$406/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$440,000

Jul 26, 2024•$416/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$403,000

Oct 15, 2021•$381/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$399,950

Sep 21, 2021•$378/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$399,950

Sep 11, 2021•$378/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listing Removed—

Feb 26, 2021•Owner

Listing Removed$1,950

Aug 21, 2020•$2/sqft•Owner

Listed For Rent$1,950

Aug 14, 2020•$2/sqft•Owner

Listing Removed$1,675

May 29, 2018•$2/sqft•Owner

Price Change$1,675

May 5, 2018•$2/sqft•Owner

Listed For Rent$1,800

Apr 28, 2018•$2/sqft•Owner

Sold$125,000

Aug 5, 2005•$118/sqft•Public Record

Sold$65,000

Oct 5, 2001•$61/sqft•Public Record

Sold$67,500

Oct 21, 1998•$64/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

19 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 7, 2024$3,628$332,900

Apr 7, 2023$3,494$313,500

Apr 7, 2022$3,504$337,100

Apr 7, 2021$3,064$266,800

Apr 7, 2019$2,292$202,600

Apr 7, 2018$2,290$176,000

Apr 7, 2017$1,955$144,700

Apr 7, 2016$1,740$106,000

Apr 7, 2014$1,740$99,900

Apr 7, 2013$1,539$92,000

Apr 7, 2012—$87,500

Apr 7, 2011—$104,800

Apr 7, 2010—$111,700

Apr 7, 2009—$127,900

Apr 7, 2008$1,665$139,200

Apr 7, 2007$1,665$142,100

Apr 7, 2002$1,116$65,100

Apr 7, 2001$1,020$65,100

Apr 7, 2000$1,020$58,100

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Tacoma, WA • Pierce County

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Est. value$446,000

Est. rent$2,226/mo

30yr rate est.6.18%

Affordability$2,606/mo

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