Sold52d on marketHistoric · 100 yrs
518 S 56th Street
Tacoma, WA, 98408 • South End • Pierce County
$295,000
$187/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,576Sqft
0.14 acLot
1926Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1926 · 100 years of history
South Tacoma
South End
Outdoor Living
Ceiling Fan(s) · Water Heater
Garage
Detached Garage · Off Street
Engineered Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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52 days on market
Established listing
$187/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1926 · Historic
Investor alert opportunity in South Tacoma! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a flexible layout with potential for a 4th bedroom and plenty of upside for investors. 3-car detached garage provides excellent parking, storage, or workshop potential. Bring your vision and tools. Sold as-is.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights excellent parking, workshop potential, and flexible layout as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,836/month
Principal & Interest$1,443
Property Tax$295
Insurance$98
Down payment20% ($59,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $236,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1926
HeatingWall Furnace, Electric
CoolingNone
Parking3 Garage spaces
Lot5,998 sqft
Offer Review Date2026-02-02
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
ConditionFixer
Year built1926
Stories2
Systems
HeatingWall Furnace, Electric
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: TPU / Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached Garage, Off Street
BasementNone
Lot5,998 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth End
ZoningSFR
Annual tax$4,278
Parcel6690000650
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
Water Heater: Electric
Water Heater Location: Closet downstairs
Flooring
Engineered Hardwood
Vinyl
Heating
Wall Furnace
Electric
Cooling
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached Garage
Off Street
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Ceiling Fan(s)
Water Heater
Lot Features
Paved
Sidewalk
Cable TV
Deck
Fenced-Partially
High Speed Internet
Room details
9 rooms detailed
Bedroom
MainBedroom
Bedroom
Bathroom Full
MainBathroom Three Quarter
Den Office
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market52
Est. value$296,200
Est. rent$2,753/mo
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$187
On marketMar 16, 2026
PostedJan 30, 2026
Last sold$295,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedMar 16, 2026
Tour days6
Views32
Favorites1
How are the schools in Tacoma?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Tacoma, WA, 98408
Price history
5 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Feb 13, 2026Sold$295,000$187NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 30, 2026Pending Sale$295,000$187NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 30, 2026Listed For Sale$295,000$187NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 13, 2005Sold$60,000$38Public Record
May 21, 1999Sold$109,500$69Public Record
Sold$295,000
Feb 13, 2026•$187/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$295,000
Jan 30, 2026•$187/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$295,000
Jan 30, 2026•$187/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$60,000
May 13, 2005•$38/sqft•Public Record
Sold$109,500
May 21, 1999•$69/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$4,278$392,800
Apr 7, 2023$4,086$366,800
Apr 7, 2022$4,125$397,000
Apr 7, 2021$3,860$336,400
Apr 7, 2019$3,025$258,900
Apr 7, 2018$3,215$232,600
Apr 7, 2017$2,858$203,400
Apr 7, 2016$2,467$152,800
Apr 7, 2014$2,467$141,800
Apr 7, 2013$2,139$125,000
Apr 7, 2012—$121,800
Apr 7, 2011—$156,300
Apr 7, 2010—$174,500
Apr 7, 2009—$191,300
Apr 7, 2008$2,463$202,700
Apr 7, 2007$2,463$210,400
Apr 7, 2002$2,098$122,500
Apr 7, 2001$1,999$122,500
Apr 7, 2000$1,999$113,900
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Local context around this listing
Tacoma, WA • Pierce County
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Nearby zip codes
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