Sold399d on marketHistoric · 101 yrs

5209 N 42nd Street

Tacoma, WA, 98407 • West End • Pierce County

$745,000

$475/sqft

3Beds

2Baths

1,568Sqft

0.15 acLot

1925Built

Property DNA

5 highlights

Character Home

Built 1925 · 101 years of history

North Tacoma

West End

Outdoor Living

Ceramic Tile · Fir/Softwood · Fireplace · Hardwood · Laminate · Wall to Wall Carpet

1 Fireplace

Gas · Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace

Ceramic Tile & Softwood & Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

This home is in high demand

Listed 399 days ago · 3 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon

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399 days on market

Established listing

$475/sqft

Price per square foot

Selling Soon Prediction

Very High

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About this home

Single Family · Built 1925 · Historic

Exuding a casual living style in the North End of Tacoma with this Farmhouse. This home is 3 Bdrm 1.75 bath, Featuring original fir floors, trim and built-ins, beautiful fireplace, Spacious living room with original buffet, large windows to enjoy the mature landscaping (blooming camellias flowers), Kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances with a breakfast bar for your morning coffee, Bedroom off the kitchen with full bathroom, new roof, gutters & paint. A detached carport, fenced backyard, alley access offers the potential for a DADU. Located within close proximity to Point Ruston, Point Defiance park, Proctor District, Shopping centers & Schools.

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights beautiful fireplace, mature landscaping, and kitchen with granite counters as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$4,620/month

Principal & Interest$3,626

Property Tax$745

Insurance$248

Down payment20% ($149,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.14% rate · 30yr fixed · $596,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1925

HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas

CoolingNone

Parking1 Carport space

Lot6,621 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

Year built1925

Stories2

Systems

HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas

CoolingNone

RoofComposition

ConstructionWood Siding, Wood Products

Water / SewerPublic / Sewer Connected

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingDetached Carport

BasementNone

Fireplaces1

Lot6,621 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodWest End

Annual tax$6,697

Parcel6610000860

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

9 categories of property features

Interior Features

Appliances

Dishwasher(s)

Dryer(s)

Disposal

Microwave(s)

Refrigerator(s)

Stove(s)/Range(s)

Washer(s)

Garbage Disposal

Flooring

Ceramic Tile

Softwood

Hardwood

Laminate

Carpet

Heating

Fireplace

Forced Air

Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Fireplace

Gas

Wood Burning

Main Level: 1

Fireplace

Exterior Features

Parking

Detached Carport

Construction

Wood Siding

Wood Products

Patio & Porch

Ceramic Tile

Fir/Softwood

Fireplace

Hardwood

Laminate

Wall to Wall Carpet

Lot Features

Paved

Sidewalk

Fenced-Partially

Room details

9 rooms detailed

Master Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Second

Bedroom

Second

Bathroom Full

Main

Bathroom Three Quarter

Second

Dining Room

Main

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market399

Est. value$730,700

Est. rent$2,890/mo

Tax rate0.88%

Price/sqft$475

On marketMar 29, 2025

PostedJan 16, 2025

Last sold$745,000

MLS statusSold

MLS updatedApr 3, 2025

Tour days6

How are the schools in Tacoma?

3 schools rated nearby

Sherman Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-5

0.5 mi

Truman Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.6 mi

Dr. Dolores Silas High School

High • Public • 9-12

1.8 mi

Location

Tacoma, WA, 98407

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Price history

13 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Mar 3, 2025Sold$745,000$475NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jan 21, 2025Pending Sale$675,000$430NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jan 16, 2025Listed For Sale$675,000$430NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Oct 2, 2024Sold$727,500$464NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Apr 14, 2021Sold$675,000$430NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Mar 15, 2021Pending Sale$629,000$401NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Mar 11, 2021Listed For Sale$629,000$401NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jul 14, 2017Sold$472,519$301NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jun 14, 2017Pending Sale$465,000$297Windermere Professional Partners

Jun 14, 2017Listed For Sale$465,000$297Windermere Professional Partners

Jun 13, 2017Pending Sale$465,000$297Windermere Professional Partners

Jun 9, 2017Listed For Sale$465,000$297Windermere Professional Partners

Oct 1, 2010Sold$230,000$147Public Record

Sold$745,000

Mar 3, 2025•$475/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$675,000

Jan 21, 2025•$430/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$675,000

Jan 16, 2025•$430/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$727,500

Oct 2, 2024•$464/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$675,000

Apr 14, 2021•$430/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$629,000

Mar 15, 2021•$401/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$629,000

Mar 11, 2021•$401/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$472,519

Jul 14, 2017•$301/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$465,000

Jun 14, 2017•$297/sqft•Windermere Professional Partners

Listed For Sale$465,000

Jun 14, 2017•$297/sqft•Windermere Professional Partners

Pending Sale$465,000

Jun 13, 2017•$297/sqft•Windermere Professional Partners

Listed For Sale$465,000

Jun 9, 2017•$297/sqft•Windermere Professional Partners

Sold$230,000

Oct 1, 2010•$147/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

19 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 7, 2024$6,906$634,700

Apr 7, 2023$6,697$601,900

Apr 7, 2022$6,954$670,100

Apr 7, 2021$6,439$561,800

Apr 7, 2019$5,394$445,300

Apr 7, 2018$4,528$415,300

Apr 7, 2017$3,969$286,700

Apr 7, 2016$3,536$215,700

Apr 7, 2014$3,536$203,400

Apr 7, 2013$3,146$187,200

Apr 7, 2012—$179,300

Apr 7, 2011—$213,000

Apr 7, 2010—$239,100

Apr 7, 2009—$264,700

Apr 7, 2008—$268,300

Apr 7, 2007$3,210$274,400

Apr 7, 2002$2,233$135,200

Apr 7, 2001$2,100$130,400

Apr 7, 2000$2,100$119,700

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Tacoma, WA • Pierce County

Nearby neighborhoods

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Est. value$730,700

Est. rent$2,890/mo

30yr rate est.6.14%

Affordability$4,417/mo

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