Sold68d on marketHistoric · 117 yrs
5201 S Fife Street
Tacoma, WA, 98409 • South Tacoma • Pierce County
$465,000
$249/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,871Sqft
0.14 acLot
1909Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1909 · 117 years of history
Tacoma
South Tacoma
Outdoor Living
Bath Off Primary · Ceiling Fan(s) · Dbl Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Walk-In Closet(s) · Water Heater
Garage
Driveway · Detached Garage · Off Street
This home is in high demand
Listed 68 days ago · 26 views · Top 8% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
26 views
People checking out this listing
68 days on market
Established listing
$249/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 8% 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 1909 · Historic
South Tacoma charmer with an oversized detached garage + plenty of parking!*Same owner for the past 20 years*Fresh interior paint & new vinyl in the bathrooms just completed*Low maintenance laminate floors running throughout the main level*Spacious family & dining rooms provide ample space for furniture + entertaining*2 bedrooms & 3/4 bath on main level*Kitchen offers white cabinets & all appliances*Large primary suite encompasses the entire second floor, complete with attached bath, walk-in closet, & own private balcony*Great overall layout, and don't forget about the heat pump, which also provides A/C for hot summer days*Quiet area, corner lot, fully fenced yard w/shed, and great a commuter location close to I-5*No HOA, so bring the toys!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights oversized detached garage, walk-in closet, and low maintenance laminate floors as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,895/month
Principal & Interest$2,275
Property Tax$465
Insurance$155
Down payment20% ($93,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $372,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1909
HeatingForced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
CoolingHeat Pump
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot5,998 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1909
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
CoolingHeat Pump
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding, Wood Products
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Tacoma Public Utilities / Sewer Connected, Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
BasementNone
Lot5,998 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth Tacoma
Annual tax$4,930
Parcel7770100381
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bath Off Primary
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Disposal
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Garbage Disposal
Water Heater: Electric
Water Heater Location: Main Bathroom Closet
Flooring
Laminate
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating
Forced Air
Heat Pump
Electric
Cooling
Heat Pump
Windows
Dbl Pane/Storm Window
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Detached Garage
Off Street
Construction
Wood Siding
Wood Products
Patio & Porch
Bath Off Primary
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dbl Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Walk-In Closet(s)
Water Heater
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Curbs
Paved
Sidewalk
Fenced-Fully
Outbuildings
Room details
9 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainBathroom Three Quarter
Dining Room
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market68
Est. value$466,600
Est. rent$2,410/mo
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$249
On marketDec 20, 2025
PostedOct 10, 2025
Last sold$465,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedFeb 28, 2026
Tour days6
Views26
How are the schools in Tacoma?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Tacoma, WA, 98409
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 28, 2026Sold$465,000$249NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 19, 2025Pending Sale$459,950$246NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 9, 2025Price Change$459,950$246NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 10, 2025Price Change$479,950$257NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 10, 2025Listed For Sale$499,950$267NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 18, 2005Sold$239,000$128NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 8, 2004Sold$102,000$55Public Record
Sold$465,000
Jan 28, 2026•$249/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$459,950
Dec 19, 2025•$246/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$459,950
Dec 9, 2025•$246/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$479,950
Nov 10, 2025•$257/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$499,950
Oct 10, 2025•$267/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$239,000
Apr 18, 2005•$128/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$102,000
Nov 8, 2004•$55/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$4,930$452,800
Apr 7, 2023$4,824$433,300
Apr 7, 2022$4,894$471,300
Apr 7, 2021$4,688$408,800
Apr 7, 2019$3,390$291,700
Apr 7, 2018—$260,700
Apr 7, 2017$2,573$226,000
Apr 7, 2016$2,573$168,700
Apr 7, 2014$2,573$147,900
Apr 7, 2013$1,213$134,000
Apr 7, 2012—$138,200
Apr 7, 2011—$155,700
Apr 7, 2010—$164,800
Apr 7, 2009—$183,600
Apr 7, 2008—$202,400
Apr 7, 2007$2,375$202,900
Apr 7, 2002$1,980$115,600
Apr 7, 2001$1,813$115,600
Apr 7, 2000$1,813$103,300
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Tacoma, WA • Pierce County
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Nearby zip codes
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