Pending41d on market
521 E 78th Street
Tacoma, WA, 98404 • South End • Pierce County
$199,900
$170/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
1Baths
1,176Sqft
0.16 acLot
1971Built
Property DNA
Territorial Views
Territorial
1 Story Style
Built 1971 · 55 years of history
Se Tacoma
South End
Outdoor Living
Dbl Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Water Heater
This home is in high demand
Listed 41 days ago · 54 views · 4 saves · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
54 views
People checking out this listing
4 saves
Buyers have saved this home
41 days on market
Established listing
$170/sqft
Price per square foot
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Very HighThis home ranks in the top 1% 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 1971
Take a look at this opportunity to own a property at a tremendous value. Bring your sweat equity and make this home your own. Roof has failed with holes and is leaking into the house. Mold and water damage in the attic and walls. Windows have failed and are leaking into the house. Mold and moisture presence in the crawl space. Sewer line is failing and needs to be replaced.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,293/month
Principal & Interest$1,026
Property Tax$200
Insurance$67
Down payment20% ($39,980)
3%50%
Est. 6.65% rate · 30yr fixed · $159,920 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1971
HeatingBaseboard, Electric
CoolingNone
Parking2 Parking spaces
Lot6,934 sqft
Days on Zillow41 Days
Price/sqft$170
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Style1 Story
ConditionFixer
Year built1971
Stories1
Systems
HeatingBaseboard, Electric
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Products
Water / SewerPublic / Sewer Connected
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway
BasementNone
Lot6,934 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth End
Annual tax$3,862
Parcel6664030120
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dining Room
Appliances
Water Heater: Electric
Water Heater Location: Laundry Closet
Flooring
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating
Baseboard
Electric
Cooling
None
Windows
Dbl Pane/Storm Window
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Construction
Wood Products
Patio & Porch
Dbl Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Water Heater
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Curbs
Paved
Sidewalk
Views
Territorial
Room details
8 rooms detailed
Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainDining Room
MainEntry Hall
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusPending
Days on market41
Est. rent$2,091/mo
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$170
On marketFeb 23, 2026
PostedFeb 25, 2026
Last sold$54,000
MLS statusPending
MLS updatedApr 2, 2026
Tour days6
Views54
Favorites4
How are the schools in Tacoma?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Tacoma, WA, 98404
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 4, 2026Pending Sale$199,900$170NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 25, 2026Listed For Sale$199,900$170NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 3, 1989Sold$54,000$46Agent Provided
Pending Sale$199,900
Mar 4, 2026•$170/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$199,900
Feb 25, 2026•$170/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$54,000
Jan 3, 1989•$46/sqft•Agent Provided
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$3,862$354,500
Apr 7, 2023$3,695$331,600
Apr 7, 2022$3,641$350,300
Apr 7, 2021$3,396$295,800
Apr 7, 2019$2,561$219,800
Apr 7, 2018$2,493$196,800
Apr 7, 2017$2,210$157,600
Apr 7, 2016$1,931$119,200
Apr 7, 2014$1,931$110,900
Apr 7, 2013$1,695$96,900
Apr 7, 2012—$96,400
Apr 7, 2011—$119,600
Apr 7, 2010—$135,500
Apr 7, 2009—$149,800
Apr 7, 2008$1,944$159,800
Apr 7, 2007$1,944$166,000
Apr 7, 2002$1,595$93,100
Apr 7, 2001$1,527$93,100
Apr 7, 2000$1,527$87,000
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Tacoma, WA • Pierce County
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Nearby zip codes
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