Pending11d on market
226 S 78th Street
Tacoma, WA, 98408 • South End • Pierce County
$365,000
$452/sqft
Down payment assistance available
2Beds
1Baths
808Sqft
0.11 acLot
1983Built
Property DNA
1 Story Style
Built 1983 · 43 years of history
Fern Hill
South End
Outdoor Living
Ceiling Fan(s)
Garage
Driveway · Attached Garage · Off Street
This home is in high demand
Listed 11 days ago · 715 views · 48 saves · Top 1% likely to sell soon
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11 days on market
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$452/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1983
Just off the beaten path, this inviting Tacoma home offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and opportunity. Step inside to an open-concept floor plan that flows effortlessly, creating a space ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet evening at home or hosting friends on the weekend, this layout adapts with ease. A sliding door leads to a covered deck, perfectly suited for the upcoming warmer months for morning coffee, outdoor dining, or tending to your potted plants and garden. The fully fenced backyard, complemented by a spacious storage shed, provides a private setting to relax and unwind. Major updates have already been completed, including a new roof and gutters, refreshed crawl space, new hot water tank, insulated garage door, and brand-new carpet. Updated electrical panel and newer windows throughout the house, highlighted by a generous bank of kitchen windows that bring in abundant natural light and offer a pleasant view of the backyard. Move-in ready with room for your own cosmetic touches, this home presents an excellent opportunity to personalize while building equity. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, investor, or looking to downsize, this Tacoma property is ready to welcome its next chapter.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights insulated garage door, spacious storage shed, and open-concept floor plan as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,272/month
Principal & Interest$1,786
Property Tax$365
Insurance$122
Down payment20% ($73,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $292,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1983
HeatingBaseboard, Ductless, Electric
CoolingDuctless
Parking1 Attached Garage space
Lot5,000 sqft
Days on Zillow11 Days
Price/sqft$452
Offer Review Date2026-03-30
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Style1 Story
Year built1983
Stories1
Systems
HeatingBaseboard, Ductless, Electric
CoolingDuctless
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding, Wood Products
Water / SewerPublic, Company: TPU / Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
BasementNone
Lot5,000 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth End
Annual tax$3,514
Parcel7680000132
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
Dishwasher
Dryer
Refrigerator
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer
Dishwasher(s)
Dryer(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Washer(s)
Water Heater Location: bathroom closet
Flooring
Laminate
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating
Baseboard
Ductless
Electric
Cooling
Ductless
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Attached Garage
Off Street
Construction
Wood Siding
Wood Products
Patio & Porch
Ceiling Fan(s)
Lot Features
Paved
Cable TV
Deck
Fenced-Fully
Outbuildings
Room details
5 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainKitchen With Eating Space
MainLiving Room
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusPending
Days on market11
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$452
On marketMar 26, 2026
PostedMar 26, 2026
MLS statusPending Inspection
MLS updatedMar 30, 2026
Tour days6
Views715
Favorites48
How are the schools in Tacoma?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Tacoma, WA, 98408
Price history
2 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 31, 2026Pending Sale$365,000$452NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 26, 2026Listed For Sale$365,000$452NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$365,000
Mar 31, 2026•$452/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$365,000
Mar 26, 2026•$452/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$3,514$322,400
Apr 7, 2023$3,365$301,900
Apr 7, 2022$3,283$315,800
Apr 7, 2021$3,058$266,300
Apr 7, 2019$2,299$197,700
Apr 7, 2018$2,370$176,600
Apr 7, 2017$2,102$149,800
Apr 7, 2016$1,834$113,300
Apr 7, 2014$1,834$105,300
Apr 7, 2013$676$92,100
Apr 7, 2012—$90,700
Apr 7, 2011—$108,800
Apr 7, 2010—$123,200
Apr 7, 2009—$135,500
Apr 7, 2008—$145,300
Apr 7, 2007$6$150,800
Apr 7, 2002$27$85,300
Apr 7, 2001—$85,300
Apr 7, 2000—$78,800
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Tacoma, WA • Pierce County
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Nearby zip codes
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