Sold837d on marketHistoric · 96 yrs
231 S 79th Street
Tacoma, WA, 98408 • South End • Pierce County
$435,000
$397/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,095Sqft
0.23 acLot
1930Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1930 · 96 years of history
Fern Hill
South End
Outdoor Living
Ceramic Tile · Laminate Hardwood · Double Pane/Storm Window
2-Car Garage
RV Parking · Detached Carport · Driveway · Detached Garage · Off Street
Ceramic Tile Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 837 days ago · 4 views · Top 6% likely to sell soon
Market activity
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People checking out this listing
837 days on market
Established listing
$397/sqft
Price per square foot
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Very HighThis home ranks in the top 6% 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 1930 · Historic
Exquisite Rambler in South Tacoma.This 3 bedroom / 1.75 bath home has been fully remodeled & ready for move in. EVERYTHING NEW~ roof, windows, cement plank siding, electrical, plumbing, even water & sewer lines are new. Interior features include~A/C mini split heat pump, all new recessed lighting & fixtures, new doors & millwork, laminated vinyl floors throughout, Kitchen with shaker cabinets & soft close drawers, quartz countertops, tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances. Both baths feature quartz vanities, tubs w tile surround & heated tile floors. Large fully fenced lot w/RV /Boat parking. Close to everything. Priced to sell fast. Come see it today!
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,708/month
Principal & Interest$2,128
Property Tax$435
Insurance$145
Down payment20% ($87,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $348,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1930
HeatingDuctless HP-Mini Split, Forced Air, Wall Unit(s), Electric
CoolingForced Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot9,801 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1930
Stories1
Systems
HeatingDuctless HP-Mini Split, Forced Air, Wall Unit(s), Electric
CoolingForced Air
RoofComposition
ConstructionCement Planked, Wood Siding, Wood Products
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Tacoma Public Utilities / Sewer Connected, Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingRV Parking, Detached Carport, Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
Garage2 spaces
BasementNone
Lot9,801 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth End
Annual tax$3,268
Parcel7680000291
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher_
Dryer
GarbageDisposal_
Microwave_
Refrigerator_
StoveRange_
Washer
Dishwasher
Garbage Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
StoveRange
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Laminate
Vinyl Plank
Heating
Ductless HP-Mini Split
Forced Air
Wall Unit(s)
Electric
Cooling
Forced Air
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Exterior Features
Parking
RV Parking
Detached Carport
Driveway
Detached Garage
Off Street
Construction
Cement Planked
Wood Siding
Wood Products
Patio & Porch
Ceramic Tile
Laminate Hardwood
Double Pane/Storm Window
Lot Features
Deck
Fenced-Fully
Outbuildings
Patio
RV Parking
Utilities
Comcast
Comcast? Century Link
Room details
8 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainBathroom Three Quarter
MainEntry Hall
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market837
Est. value$452,600
Est. rent$2,491/mo
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$397
On marketDec 18, 2023
PostedNov 8, 2023
Last sold$435,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedDec 21, 2023
Tour days6
Views4
How are the schools in Tacoma?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Tacoma, WA, 98408
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Sep 13, 2024Listing Removed$1,400$1Zillow Rentals
Jul 29, 2024Listed For Rent$1,400$1Zillow Rentals
Dec 21, 2023Sold$435,000$397NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 12, 2023Pending Sale$429,950$393NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 8, 2023Listed For Sale$429,950$393NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 17, 2021Sold$225,000$205Public Record
Aug 24, 1998Sold$97,950$89Public Record
Listing Removed$1,400
Sep 13, 2024•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$1,400
Jul 29, 2024•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Sold$435,000
Dec 21, 2023•$397/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$429,950
Nov 12, 2023•$393/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$429,950
Nov 8, 2023•$393/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$225,000
Jun 17, 2021•$205/sqft•Public Record
Sold$97,950
Aug 24, 1998•$89/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$4,210$386,500
Apr 7, 2023$3,790$340,200
Apr 7, 2022$7,158$314,300
Apr 7, 2021$5,274$302,600
Apr 7, 2019$2,594$224,900
Apr 7, 2018$2,510$199,300
Apr 7, 2017$2,310$158,700
Apr 7, 2016$2,021$124,700
Apr 7, 2014$2,021$116,100
Apr 7, 2013$1,784$101,600
Apr 7, 2012—$101,500
Apr 7, 2011—$121,600
Apr 7, 2010—$125,200
Apr 7, 2009—$137,500
Apr 7, 2008$1,794$147,500
Apr 7, 2007$1,794$153,100
Apr 7, 2002$1,537$89,700
Apr 7, 2001$1,469$89,700
Apr 7, 2000$1,469$83,700
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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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