Sold137d on marketHistoric · 108 yrs

863 S 50th Street

Tacoma, WA, 98408 • South End • Pierce County

$335,000

$221/sqft

2Beds

1Baths

1,518Sqft

0.07 acLot

1918Built

Property DNA

3 highlights

Character Home

Built 1918 · 108 years of history

South Tacoma

South End

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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People checking out this listing

137 days on market

Established listing

$221/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1918 · Historic

Welcome to this cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home located in a quiet Tacoma neighborhood. With classic charm and solid bones, this home offers a perfect opportunity for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone looking to customize their space! You are welcomed by a sunroom your plants are sure to love, followed by a great size living room! Downstairs, you'll find a spacious unfinished basement—ideal for storage, a workshop, or future expansion. The unfinished attic provides even more potential. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard with a gazebo and newer storage shed! Off-street parking with a shared driveway, all just minutes from schools, parks, shops, and easy freeway access. Come see the potential for yourself!

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights off-street parking, spacious unfinished basement, and shared driveway as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$2,085/month

Principal & Interest$1,639

Property Tax$335

Insurance$112

Down payment20% ($67,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $268,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1918

HeatingForced Air, Electric

CoolingNone

ParkingDriveway

Lot3,101 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

Year built1918

Stories1

Systems

HeatingForced Air, Electric

CoolingNone

RoofComposition

ConstructionWood Products

Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Tacoma / Sewer Connected, Company: City of Tacoma

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingDriveway

BasementUnfinished

Lot3,101 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodSouth End

ZoningR2

Annual tax$3,643

Parcel7785000780

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

7 categories of property features

Interior Features

Appliances

Dishwasher(s)

Disposal

Dryer(s)

Microwave(s)

Refrigerator(s)

Stove(s)/Range(s)

Washer(s)

Garbage Disposal

Flooring

Hardwood

Carpet

Heating

Forced Air

Electric

Cooling

None

Exterior Features

Parking

Driveway

Construction

Wood Products

Lot Features

Paved

Sidewalk

Cabana/Gazebo

Fenced-Fully

Room details

5 rooms detailed

Bedroom

Main

Dining Room

Main

Entry Hall

Main

Family Room

Main

Kitchen With Eating Space

Main

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market137

Est. value$334,500

Est. rent$2,598/mo

Tax rate0.88%

Price/sqft$221

On marketAug 18, 2025

PostedJul 8, 2025

Last sold$335,000

MLS statusSold

MLS updatedDec 21, 2025

Tour days6

How are the schools in Tacoma?

3 schools rated nearby

Mann Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-5

0.2 mi

Angelo Giaudrone Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.7 mi

Lincoln High School

High • Public • 9-12

0.9 mi

Location

Tacoma, WA, 98408

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Price history

16 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Nov 20, 2025Sold$335,000$221NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sep 16, 2025Price Change$365,000$240NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jul 25, 2025Price Change$375,000$247NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jul 8, 2025Listed For Sale$390,000$257NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Dec 28, 2012Sold$90,000$59NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Nov 12, 2012Pending Sale$90,000$59John L Scott Real Estate

Oct 31, 2012Price Change$90,000$59John L Scott Real Estate

Oct 24, 2012Price Change$85,000$56John L Scott Real Estate

Oct 3, 2012Price Change$90,000$59John L Scott Real Estate

May 22, 2012Price Change$94,000$62John L Scott Real Estate

Mar 23, 2012Listed For Sale$99,000$65John L Scott Real Estate

Oct 7, 2011Listing Removed$115,000$76John L Scott Real Estate

Jul 9, 2011Price Change$115,000$76John L Scott Real Estate

Jul 7, 2011Price Change$110,000$72John L Scott Real Estate

May 25, 2011Price Change$115,000$76John L Scott Real Estate

Dec 22, 2010Listed For Sale$120,000$79John L Scott Real Estate

Sold$335,000

Nov 20, 2025•$221/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$365,000

Sep 16, 2025•$240/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$375,000

Jul 25, 2025•$247/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$390,000

Jul 8, 2025•$257/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$90,000

Dec 28, 2012•$59/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$90,000

Nov 12, 2012•$59/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate

Price Change$90,000

Oct 31, 2012•$59/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate

Price Change$85,000

Oct 24, 2012•$56/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate

Price Change$90,000

Oct 3, 2012•$59/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate

Price Change$94,000

May 22, 2012•$62/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate

Listed For Sale$99,000

Mar 23, 2012•$65/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate

Listing Removed$115,000

Oct 7, 2011•$76/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate

Price Change$115,000

Jul 9, 2011•$76/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate

Price Change$110,000

Jul 7, 2011•$72/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate

Price Change$115,000

May 25, 2011•$76/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate

Listed For Sale$120,000

Dec 22, 2010•$79/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate

Tax history

19 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 7, 2024$3,643$334,300

Apr 7, 2023$3,514$315,300

Apr 7, 2022$3,402$327,200

Apr 7, 2021$3,135$273,000

Apr 7, 2019$2,388$212,400

Apr 7, 2018$2,585$183,400

Apr 7, 2017$2,226$163,400

Apr 7, 2016$1,955$119,700

Apr 7, 2014$1,955$112,300

Apr 7, 2013$1,716$104,600

Apr 7, 2012—$97,600

Apr 7, 2011—$115,600

Apr 7, 2010—$122,200

Apr 7, 2009—$139,800

Apr 7, 2008$1,788$149,100

Apr 7, 2007$1,788$152,600

Apr 7, 2002$1,188$70,000

Apr 7, 2001$1,090$69,300

Apr 7, 2000$1,090$62,100

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Tacoma, WA • Pierce County

Nearby neighborhoods

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Est. value$334,500

Est. rent$2,598/mo

30yr rate est.6.18%

Affordability$1,987/mo

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