Sold326d on marketHistoric · 120 yrs
2523 S Melrose Street
Tacoma, WA, 98405 • Central • Pierce County
$663,000
$347/sqft
4Beds
3Baths
1,908Sqft
0.14 acLot
1906Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1906 · 120 years of history
Central Tacoma
Central
Outdoor Living
Water Heater
Special Features
ADU Beds: 1 · ADU Baths: 1
This home is in high demand
Listed 326 days ago · 11 views · Top 7% likely to sell soon
Market activity
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326 days on market
Established listing
$347/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 7% 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 1906 · Historic
TWO FOR ONE! Don't miss this incredible opportunity for a beautifully updated main home and BRAND NEW DADU! Live in one and rent the other for additional cashflow OR maximize your investment by renting both! The fully renovated main home (3 bed, 1.75 bath, 1260 sq ft) boasts a new kitchen with butcherblock counter tops, updated bathrooms, a fully fenced, private yard, spacious deck, and year-round comfort with natural gas forced air and central AC. The new DADU (1 bed, 1 bath, 648 sq ft) feels spacious and private with an efficient, thoughtful floorplan, high-end kitchen with tons of storage, and efficient heating and cooling with a ductless mini-split. A smart, versatile investment with modern amenities and prime location - don’t miss out!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights fully fenced private yard, updated bathrooms, and efficient thoughtful floorplan as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$4,111/month
Principal & Interest$3,227
Property Tax$663
Insurance$221
Down payment20% ($132,600)
3%50%
Est. 6.14% rate · 30yr fixed · $530,400 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1906
HeatingBaseboard, Ductless, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
ParkingDriveway, Off Street
Lot5,998 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
ConditionGood
Year built1906
Stories1
Systems
HeatingBaseboard, Ductless, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
RoofComposition
ConstructionCement Planked, Wood Products, Cement Plank
Water / SewerPublic, Company: TPU / Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Off Street
BasementNone
Lot5,998 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodCentral
Annual tax$5,184
Parcel6550200400
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Water Heater: Electric
Water Heater Location: Crawl Space
Heating
Baseboard
Ductless
Forced Air
Electric
Natural Gas
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Off Street
Construction
Cement Planked
Wood Products
Cement Plank
Patio & Porch
Water Heater
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Sidewalk
Utilities
Xfinity
Xfinty
Other Structures
ADU Beds: 1
ADU Baths: 1
Room details
8 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainBathroom Three Quarter
MainDining Room
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market326
Est. value$647,200
Est. rent$3,110/mo
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$347
On marketMay 23, 2025
PostedFeb 19, 2025
Last sold$663,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedJun 15, 2025
Tour days6
Views11
How are the schools in Tacoma?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Tacoma, WA, 98405
Price history
19 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
May 15, 2025Sold$663,000$347NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 20, 2025Pending Sale$650,000$341NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 13, 2025Listed For Sale$650,000$341NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 7, 2025Pending Sale$650,000$341NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 19, 2025Listed For Sale$650,000$341NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 25, 2021Sold$435,000$228NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 6, 2010Sold$80,000$42NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 4, 2010Price Change$66,000$35Windermere Real Estate/Puyallup Inc.
Sep 2, 2010Pending Sale$100,000$52Windermere Professional Partners
Jul 24, 2010Price Change$100,000$52Windermere Professional Partners
Jul 11, 2010Listed For Sale$115,000$60Windermere Professional Partners
May 21, 2010Pending Sale$115,000$60Windermere Professional Partners
May 2, 2010Price Change$115,000$60Windermere Professional Partners
Apr 17, 2010Price Change$125,000$66Windermere Professional Partners
Apr 8, 2010Price Change$142,500$75Windermere Professional Partners
Mar 28, 2010Price Change$149,950$79Windermere Professional Partners
Mar 20, 2010Price Change$159,950$84Windermere Professional Partners
Mar 5, 2010Listed For Sale$169,950$89Windermere Professional Partners
Dec 19, 2005Sold$170,000$89Public Record
Sold$663,000
May 15, 2025•$347/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$650,000
Mar 20, 2025•$341/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$650,000
Mar 13, 2025•$341/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$650,000
Mar 7, 2025•$341/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$650,000
Feb 19, 2025•$341/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$435,000
Aug 25, 2021•$228/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$80,000
Dec 6, 2010•$42/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$66,000
Nov 4, 2010•$35/sqft•Windermere Real Estate/Puyallup Inc.
Pending Sale$100,000
Sep 2, 2010•$52/sqft•Windermere Professional Partners
Price Change$100,000
Jul 24, 2010•$52/sqft•Windermere Professional Partners
Listed For Sale$115,000
Jul 11, 2010•$60/sqft•Windermere Professional Partners
Pending Sale$115,000
May 21, 2010•$60/sqft•Windermere Professional Partners
Price Change$115,000
May 2, 2010•$60/sqft•Windermere Professional Partners
Price Change$125,000
Apr 17, 2010•$66/sqft•Windermere Professional Partners
Price Change$142,500
Apr 8, 2010•$75/sqft•Windermere Professional Partners
Price Change$149,950
Mar 28, 2010•$79/sqft•Windermere Professional Partners
Price Change$159,950
Mar 20, 2010•$84/sqft•Windermere Professional Partners
Listed For Sale$169,950
Mar 5, 2010•$89/sqft•Windermere Professional Partners
Sold$170,000
Dec 19, 2005•$89/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$5,556$510,400
Apr 7, 2023$5,184$465,700
Apr 7, 2022$4,760$458,300
Apr 7, 2021$4,449$387,900
Apr 7, 2019$3,399$298,900
Apr 7, 2018$3,573$261,400
Apr 7, 2017$3,255$226,100
Apr 7, 2016$2,849$175,100
Apr 7, 2014$2,849$163,800
Apr 7, 2013$2,269$151,700
Apr 7, 2012—$129,200
Apr 7, 2011—$148,200
Apr 7, 2010—$156,400
Apr 7, 2009—$180,000
Apr 7, 2008$2,239$190,600
Apr 7, 2007$2,239$191,200
Apr 7, 2002$1,561$91,100
Apr 7, 2001$1,401$91,100
Apr 7, 2000$1,401$79,800
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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
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