Sold7d on marketHistoric · 121 yrs
2538 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA, 98405 • Central • Pierce County
$500,000
$319/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,566Sqft
0.15 acLot
1905Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1905 · 121 years of history
Hilltop
Central
Outdoor Living
Pantry · Water Heater
Garage
Detached Garage
This home is in high demand
Listed 7 days ago · 97 views · 4 saves · Top 2% likely to sell soon
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$319/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1905 · Historic
This beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bath home blends classic charm with modern finishes. Built in 1905 and updated in 2026, it offers 1,566 total sq ft, with 1,136 sq ft on the main floor and 430 sq ft upstairs. The home features new laminate oak flooring, fresh paint, quartz countertops, European-style cabinetry, and updated fixtures throughout. Major upgrades include updated electrical, plumbing, roof, and windows, along with a forced-air furnace and water heater located in the basement. Situated on a level 6,500 sq ft lot with a 1-car garage, this move-in-ready home offers modern comfort and timeless appeal.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights european-style cabinetry, forced-air furnace, and new laminate oak flooring as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,113/month
Principal & Interest$2,446
Property Tax$500
Insurance$167
Down payment20% ($100,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $400,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1905
HeatingForced Air, Electric
CoolingNone
Parking1 Garage space
Lot6,499 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
ConditionVery Good
Year built1905
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Electric
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Products
Water / SewerPublic, Company: TPU / Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached Garage
BasementUnfinished
Lot6,499 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodCentral
Annual tax$4,786
Parcel7685006280
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Pantry
Appliances
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Dishwasher(s)
Garbage Disposal
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Water Heater: Electric
Water Heater Location: Basement
Flooring
Laminate
Carpet
Heating
Forced Air
Electric
Cooling
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached Garage
Construction
Wood Products
Patio & Porch
Pantry
Water Heater
Lot Features
Paved
Sidewalk
Other Equipment
Leased Equipment: No
Room details
9 rooms detailed
Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
SecondBathroom Full
MainBathroom Three Quarter
SecondDining Room
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market7
Est. value$500,100
Est. rent$2,591/mo
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$319
On marketMar 28, 2026
PostedFeb 25, 2026
Last sold$500,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedMar 31, 2026
Tour days6
Views97
Favorites4
How are the schools in Tacoma?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Tacoma, WA, 98405
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 31, 2026Sold$500,000$319NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 1, 2026Pending Sale$499,950$319NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 25, 2026Listed For Sale$499,950$319NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 24, 2025Sold$252,000$161Public Record
Sold$500,000
Mar 31, 2026•$319/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$499,950
Mar 1, 2026•$319/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$499,950
Feb 25, 2026•$319/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$252,000
Oct 24, 2025•$161/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2024$4,580$420,600
Apr 8, 2023$11,663$394,800
Apr 8, 2022$6,620$430,100
Apr 8, 2021$4,062$354,000
Apr 8, 2019$3,081$266,800
Apr 8, 2018$2,750$236,900
Apr 8, 2017$2,120$173,900
Apr 8, 2016$2,120$128,300
Apr 8, 2014$2,120$121,800
Apr 8, 2013$1,929$114,800
Apr 8, 2012—$109,800
Apr 8, 2011—$129,300
Apr 8, 2010—$143,200
Apr 8, 2009—$173,700
Apr 8, 2008$2,076$178,600
Apr 8, 2007$2,076$177,300
Apr 8, 2002$1,448$84,500
Apr 8, 2001$1,220$84,500
Apr 8, 2000$1,220$69,500
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Local context around this listing
Tacoma, WA • Pierce County
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Nearby zip codes
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