Sold487d on market
229 S 78th Street
Tacoma, WA, 98408 • South End • Pierce County
$390,000
$549/sqft
3Beds
1Baths
710Sqft
0.14 acLot
1949Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1949 · 77 years of history
South Tacoma
South End
Outdoor Living
Wall to Wall Carpet
1-Car Garage
Detached Garage
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Listed 487 days ago · 3 views
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487 days on market
Established listing
$549/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1949
Picture-perfect home in Tacoma’s convenient South End awaits! Beautifully maintained & move-in ready. Cheerful light-filled living room is a delight to arrive home to. Dialed-in kitchen shows off timeless aesthetic & smart layout makes the most of the space. Adjacent dining area ready for gathering. Find comfy retreat in each bedroom haven & stylish design in bath. Fully fenced yard ready for gardening, pets & play. Transform back patio into your relaxing outdoor getaway! Detached garage features built-in shelving & work bench ready for projects, storage & hobbies. Merely blocks to Ryan’s Park w/playground, paths, picnic amenities & Fred Meyer. I-5, HWY 512, JBLM, schools, tons of shopping, dining, & dynamic parks all just 5-10 min away.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights stylish design in bath, smart layout, and fully fenced yard as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,428/month
Principal & Interest$1,908
Property Tax$390
Insurance$130
Down payment20% ($78,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $312,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1949
HeatingForced Air, Electric
CoolingForced Air
Parking1 Garage space
Lot5,998 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1949
Stories1
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Electric
CoolingForced Air
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding, Wood Products
Water / SewerPublic / Sewer Connected
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementNone
Lot5,998 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth End
Annual tax$3,171
Parcel7680000060
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Flooring
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating
Forced Air
Electric
Cooling
Forced Air
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached Garage
Construction
Wood Siding
Wood Products
Patio & Porch
Wall to Wall Carpet
Lot Features
Paved
Cable TV
Fenced-Fully
High Speed Internet
Room details
8 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainDining Room
MainEntry Hall
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market487
Est. value$386,900
Est. rent$2,045/mo
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$549
On marketDec 15, 2024
PostedOct 14, 2024
Last sold$390,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedJan 5, 2025
Tour days6
Views3
How are the schools in Tacoma?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Tacoma, WA, 98408
Price history
16 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 5, 2024Sold$390,000$549NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 3, 2024Pending Sale$389,000$548NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 30, 2024Price Change$389,000$548NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 21, 2024Price Change$400,000$563NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 14, 2024Listed For Sale$415,000$585NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 12, 2024Listing Removed$2,100$3Zillow Rentals
Sep 21, 2023Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
Sep 16, 2023Listed For Rent$2,100$3Zillow Rentals
May 19, 2017Listing Removed$1,295$2Michael Robinson Properties
May 15, 2017Listed For Rent$1,295$2Michael Robinson Properties
Dec 21, 2016Listing Removed$1,295$2Michael Robinson Properties
Jun 11, 2014Listing Removed$1,125$2Zillow Rentals
May 8, 2014Listed For Rent$1,125$2Michael Robinson Properties
May 3, 2013Listing Removed$1,095$2Michael Robinson Properties
Apr 29, 2013Listed For Rent$1,095$2Michael Robinson Properties
Feb 20, 2013Sold$48,293$68Public Record
Sold$390,000
Dec 5, 2024•$549/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$389,000
Nov 3, 2024•$548/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$389,000
Oct 30, 2024•$548/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$400,000
Oct 21, 2024•$563/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$415,000
Oct 14, 2024•$585/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$2,100
Sep 12, 2024•$3/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed—
Sep 21, 2023•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$2,100
Sep 16, 2023•$3/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed$1,295
May 19, 2017•$2/sqft•Michael Robinson Properties
Listed For Rent$1,295
May 15, 2017•$2/sqft•Michael Robinson Properties
Listing Removed$1,295
Dec 21, 2016•$2/sqft•Michael Robinson Properties
Listing Removed$1,125
Jun 11, 2014•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$1,125
May 8, 2014•$2/sqft•Michael Robinson Properties
Listing Removed$1,095
May 3, 2013•$2/sqft•Michael Robinson Properties
Listed For Rent$1,095
Apr 29, 2013•$2/sqft•Michael Robinson Properties
Sold$48,293
Feb 20, 2013•$68/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$3,302$302,900
Apr 7, 2023$3,172$284,500
Apr 7, 2022$3,059$294,100
Apr 7, 2021$2,841$247,300
Apr 7, 2019$2,084$181,900
Apr 7, 2018$2,154$160,000
Apr 7, 2017$1,908$136,100
Apr 7, 2016$1,669$103,000
Apr 7, 2014$1,669$95,800
Apr 7, 2013$1,458$83,800
Apr 7, 2012—$82,900
Apr 7, 2011—$101,900
Apr 7, 2010—$116,700
Apr 7, 2009—$128,500
Apr 7, 2008—$138,600
Apr 7, 2007$20$144,000
Apr 7, 2002$207$74,600
Apr 7, 2001—$74,600
Apr 7, 2000$1,194$68,000
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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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