Sold990d on marketHistoric · 116 yrs

2605 S 53rd Street

Tacoma, WA, 98409 • South Tacoma • Pierce County

$262,650

$329/sqft

1Beds

1Baths

798Sqft

0.07 acLot

1910Built

Property DNA

4 highlights

Craftsman Style

Built 1910 · 116 years of history

South Tacoma

Outdoor Living

Forced Air · Wall to Wall Carpet · Laminate · Dining Room

1-Car Garage

Detached Garage · Off Street

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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People checking out this listing

990 days on market

Established listing

$329/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1910 · Historic

Opportunity awaits! This home is the perfect way to get started owning real estate and building equity. Nice layout with open living room to dining room. Extra large garage space has so much potential for a shop, extra living sq/ft or cars. Newer mini splits installed in home and garage. Off street and side parking have potential RV/boat parking. Centrally located, close to restaurants & shopping, military bases and easy freeway access.

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights boat parking, side parking, and extra large garage space as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$1,635/month

Principal & Interest$1,285

Property Tax$263

Insurance$88

Down payment20% ($52,530)

3%50%

Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $210,120 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1910

HeatingElectric

Parking1 Garage space

Lot3,001 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

StyleCraftsman

ConditionFixer

Year built1910

Stories1

Systems

HeatingElectric

RoofComposition

ConstructionWood Siding

Water / SewerPublic, Company: TPU / Sewer Connected, Company: TPU

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingDetached Garage, Off Street

Garage1 spaces

BasementNone

Lot3,001 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodSouth Tacoma

Annual tax$2,307

Parcel7770100480

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

6 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Dining Room

Flooring

Laminate

Carpet

Heating

Electric

Exterior Features

Parking

Detached Garage

Off Street

Construction

Wood Siding

Patio & Porch

Forced Air

Wall to Wall Carpet

Laminate

Dining Room

Room details

6 rooms detailed

Bedroom

Main

Bathroom Full

Main

Dining Room

Main

Entry Hall

Main

Kitchen Without Eating Space

Main

Living Room

Main

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market990

Est. value$303,800

Est. rent$1,595/mo

Tax rate0.88%

Price/sqft$329

On marketMay 22, 2023

PostedFeb 1, 2023

Last sold$262,650

MLS statusSold

MLS updatedJul 24, 2023

Tour days6

How are the schools in Tacoma?

3 schools rated nearby

Edison Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-5

0.4 mi

Angelo Giaudrone Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.6 mi

Foss High School

High • Public • 9-12

2.4 mi

Location

Tacoma, WA, 98409

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Price history

6 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Jul 21, 2023Sold$262,650$329NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jun 17, 2023Pending Sale$255,000$320NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jun 8, 2023Price Change$255,000$320NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Mar 29, 2023Pending Sale$242,000$303NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Feb 1, 2023Listed For Sale$242,000$303NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Feb 13, 2004Sold$83,000$104Public Record

Sold$262,650

Jul 21, 2023•$329/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$255,000

Jun 17, 2023•$320/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$255,000

Jun 8, 2023•$320/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$242,000

Mar 29, 2023•$303/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$242,000

Feb 1, 2023•$303/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$83,000

Feb 13, 2004•$104/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

19 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 7, 2024$3,117$285,900

Apr 7, 2023$3,046$273,200

Apr 7, 2022$2,898$278,600

Apr 7, 2021$2,653$230,900

Apr 7, 2019$376$169,900

Apr 7, 2018$386$151,600

Apr 7, 2017$353$126,700

Apr 7, 2016$205$93,900

Apr 7, 2014$205$83,500

Apr 7, 2013$190$76,300

Apr 7, 2012—$80,400

Apr 7, 2011—$91,600

Apr 7, 2010—$100,200

Apr 7, 2009—$112,300

Apr 7, 2008$498$125,400

Apr 7, 2007$498$125,700

Apr 7, 2002$1,068$62,300

Apr 7, 2001$964$62,300

Apr 7, 2000$964$54,900

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Tacoma, WA • Pierce County

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Est. value$303,800

Est. rent$1,595/mo

30yr rate est.6.18%

Affordability$1,558/mo

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