Sold171d on market

5128 N 48th Street

Tacoma, WA, 98407 • West End • Pierce County

$505,000

$584/sqft

3Beds

1Baths

864Sqft

0.1 acLot

1952Built

Property DNA

4 highlights

Territorial Views

Territorial

North Tacoma

West End

Outdoor Living

Ceiling Fan(s)

1-Car Garage

Attached Garage

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

13 views

People checking out this listing

171 days on market

Established listing

$584/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1952

Find this warm and inviting 3-bed, 1-bath home in the highly sought-after Ruston neighborhood! Just 1 mile from Ruston Market, near Baltimore Park and the waterfront, with stunning views of Commencement Bay and the Olympics—plus a great 4th of July fireworks vantage point. Remodeled about a year ago with a stylish kitchen featuring quartz counters and backsplash, and a bathroom with new vanity, quartz, and elegant tile. Recent updates include new roof, exterior paint, fridge, water heater, garbage disposal, furnace, canned lighting, washer/dryer on pedestals, fiber internet, and a TV mounted in the garage. Fully fenced backyard with patio and garden space. Welcome Home!

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$3,144/month

Principal & Interest$2,470

Property Tax$505

Insurance$168

Down payment20% ($101,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $404,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1952

HeatingForced Air, Electric

CoolingForced Air

Parking1 Attached Garage space

Lot4,560 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

Year built1952

Stories1

Systems

HeatingForced Air, Electric

CoolingForced Air

RoofComposition

ConstructionWood Siding, Wood Products

Water / SewerPublic, Company: TPU / Sewer Connected, Company: TPU

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingAttached Garage

Garage1 spaces

BasementNone

Lot4,560 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodWest End

Annual tax$4,539

Parcel6595000240

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

11 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Ceiling Fan(s)

Appliances

Dishwasher(s)

Disposal

Dryer(s)

Microwave(s)

Refrigerator(s)

Stove(s)/Range(s)

Washer(s)

Garbage Disposal

Flooring

Vinyl Plank

Heating

Forced Air

Electric

Cooling

Forced Air

Exterior Features

Parking

Attached Garage

Construction

Wood Siding

Wood Products

Patio & Porch

Ceiling Fan(s)

Lot Features

Paved

Cable TV

Fenced-Partially

Patio

Views

Territorial

Utilities

Quantum Fiber Internet

Room details

8 rooms detailed

Master Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

Bathroom Full

Main

Entry Hall

Main

Kitchen With Eating Space

Main

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market171

Est. value$502,000

Est. rent$2,656/mo

Tax rate0.88%

Price/sqft$584

On marketSep 8, 2025

PostedJul 9, 2025

Last sold$505,000

MLS statusSold

MLS updatedNov 17, 2025

Tour days6

How are the schools in Tacoma?

3 schools rated nearby

Sherman Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-5

0.7 mi

Truman Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.9 mi

Dr. Dolores Silas High School

High • Public • 9-12

2.2 mi

Location

Tacoma, WA, 98407

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Price history

20 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Oct 17, 2025Sold$505,000$584NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sep 18, 2025Pending Sale$515,000$596NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Aug 13, 2025Price Change$515,000$596NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jul 9, 2025Listed For Sale$525,000$608NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jun 27, 2024Sold$490,000$567NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

May 25, 2024Pending Sale$460,000$532NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

May 18, 2024Listed For Sale$460,000$532NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

May 8, 2024Pending Sale$460,000$532NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

May 3, 2024Listed For Sale$460,000$532NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

May 1, 2024Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals

Apr 11, 2024Listed For Rent$2,495$3Zillow Rentals

Feb 15, 2024Sold$350,000$405Public Record

Jun 16, 2016Listing Removed$1,395$2Safe Harbor Property Management,LLC

Feb 9, 2012Listing Removed$1,049$1Safe Harbor Property Management

Jan 17, 2012Listed For Rent$1,049$1Safe Harbor Property Management

Nov 3, 2011Sold$110,000$127NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Apr 1, 2011Listing Removed$140,000$162Vflyer

Feb 7, 2011Price Change$140,000$162Vflyer

Dec 12, 2010Listed For Sale$150,000$174Vflyer

Nov 26, 1996Sold$94,816$110Public Record

Sold$505,000

Oct 17, 2025•$584/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$515,000

Sep 18, 2025•$596/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$515,000

Aug 13, 2025•$596/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$525,000

Jul 9, 2025•$608/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$490,000

Jun 27, 2024•$567/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$460,000

May 25, 2024•$532/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$460,000

May 18, 2024•$532/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$460,000

May 8, 2024•$532/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$460,000

May 3, 2024•$532/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listing Removed—

May 1, 2024•Zillow Rentals

Listed For Rent$2,495

Apr 11, 2024•$3/sqft•Zillow Rentals

Sold$350,000

Feb 15, 2024•$405/sqft•Public Record

Listing Removed$1,395

Jun 16, 2016•$2/sqft•Safe Harbor Property Management,LLC

Listing Removed$1,049

Feb 9, 2012•$1/sqft•Safe Harbor Property Management

Listed For Rent$1,049

Jan 17, 2012•$1/sqft•Safe Harbor Property Management

Sold$110,000

Nov 3, 2011•$127/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listing Removed$140,000

Apr 1, 2011•$162/sqft•Vflyer

Price Change$140,000

Feb 7, 2011•$162/sqft•Vflyer

Listed For Sale$150,000

Dec 12, 2010•$174/sqft•Vflyer

Sold$94,816

Nov 26, 1996•$110/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

19 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 7, 2024$4,539$416,800

Apr 7, 2023$4,241$380,800

Apr 7, 2022$4,080$392,700

Apr 7, 2021$3,779$329,300

Apr 7, 2019$2,961$247,600

Apr 7, 2018$2,875$227,600

Apr 7, 2017$2,548$181,800

Apr 7, 2016$2,267$137,900

Apr 7, 2014$2,267$130,300

Apr 7, 2013$2,034$118,800

Apr 7, 2012—$115,800

Apr 7, 2011—$139,800

Apr 7, 2010—$204,700

Apr 7, 2009—$226,700

Apr 7, 2008$2,841$238,400

Apr 7, 2007$2,841$242,800

Apr 7, 2002$1,727$105,000

Apr 7, 2001$1,609$100,800

Apr 7, 2000$1,609$91,700

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Tacoma, WA • Pierce County

Nearby neighborhoods

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$502,000

Est. rent$2,656/mo

30yr rate est.6.18%

Affordability$2,994/mo

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