Sold53d on market
249 S Elsa Street
Buckley, WA, 98321 • 98321 • Pierce County
$485,000
$302/sqft
3Beds
3Baths
1,604Sqft
0.21 acLot
1994Built
Property DNA
Territorial Views
Territorial
In Town - Buckley
98321
Outdoor Living
Bath Off Primary · Dbl Pane/Storm Window · Water Heater · Wired for Generator
Garage
Driveway · Attached Garage · RV Parking
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
15 views
People checking out this listing
53 days on market
Established listing
$302/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1994
Discover Buckley’s charm with this 3-bed, 2.25 bath home in the heart of town! This home has a generous size lot giving you an entertainment style outdoor living space with large deck off the kitchen. Enjoy the covered patio overlooking a fully fenced backyard with extra-large shed, covered storage & RV Parking. Attached 2-car garage with new HWH & new gas furnace too! Upper level has 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, & Master bedroom offers Ensuite bathroom, Lower-level has a family Room w/ adjoining utility room, ½ bath & extra finished room for hobby, office, mud room or extra storage. Desirable cul-de-sac location w/ just a short walk to Buckley’s quaint downtown and parks! Enjoy a famous Wally’s milkshake! Easy access to Hwy 410 for commuting.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights rv parking, generous size lot, and fully fenced backyard as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,019/month
Principal & Interest$2,373
Property Tax$485
Insurance$162
Down payment20% ($97,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $388,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1994
Heating90%+ High Efficiency, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot8,969 sqft
Offer Review Date2025-11-25
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
ConditionFair
Year built1994
Systems
Heating90%+ High Efficiency, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Products
Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Buckley / Sewer Connected, Company: City of Buckley
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Attached Garage, RV Parking
BasementNone
Lot8,969 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood98321
Annual tax$4,453
Parcel8000130100
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bath Off Primary
Appliances
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Dishwasher(s)
Garbage Disposal
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Water Heater: Gas
Water Heater Location: Garage
Flooring
Laminate
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating
90%+ High Efficiency
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Windows
Dbl Pane/Storm Window
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Attached Garage
RV Parking
Construction
Wood Products
Patio & Porch
Bath Off Primary
Dbl Pane/Storm Window
Water Heater
Wired for Generator
Lot Features
Cul-De-Sac
Dead End Street
Paved
Sidewalk
Cable TV
Deck
Fenced-Partially
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
Outbuildings
Patio
RV Parking
Sprinkler System
Views
Territorial
Utilities
Xfinity
Xfinity
Other Equipment
Wired for Generator
Room details
12 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bathroom Full
Bathroom Three Quarter
Other
LowerListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market53
Est. value$487,000
Est. rent$2,839/mo
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$302
On marketJan 21, 2026
PostedNov 20, 2025
Last sold$485,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedMar 16, 2026
Tour days6
Views15
How are the schools in Buckley?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Buckley, WA, 98321
Price history
19 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Feb 13, 2026Sold$485,000$302NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 14, 2026Pending Sale$480,000$299NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 9, 2026Price Change$480,000$299NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 8, 2025Price Change$485,950$303NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 20, 2025Listed For Sale$495,950$309NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 13, 2020Sold$410,000$256NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 15, 2020Pending Sale$400,000$249John L Scott Real Estate
Sep 8, 2020Listed For Sale$400,000$249John L Scott Real Estate
Oct 1, 2017Listing Removed$309,900$193Puyallup
Sep 21, 2017Pending Sale$309,900$193Puyallup
Sep 21, 2017Listed For Sale$309,900$193Puyallup
Jul 14, 2017Sold$320,000$200NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 29, 2017Pending Sale$309,900$193Puyallup
Jun 7, 2017Listed For Sale$309,900$193Puyallup
Apr 20, 2015Listing Removed$1,650$1Owner
Mar 21, 2015Listed For Rent$1,650$1Owner
Sep 4, 2014Listing Removed$1,700$1Owner
Aug 5, 2014Listed For Rent$1,700$1Owner
Apr 28, 1995Sold$139,549$87Public Record
Sold$485,000
Feb 13, 2026•$302/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$480,000
Jan 14, 2026•$299/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$480,000
Jan 9, 2026•$299/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$485,950
Dec 8, 2025•$303/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$495,950
Nov 20, 2025•$309/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$410,000
Nov 13, 2020•$256/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$400,000
Sep 15, 2020•$249/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Listed For Sale$400,000
Sep 8, 2020•$249/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Listing Removed$309,900
Oct 1, 2017•$193/sqft•Puyallup
Pending Sale$309,900
Sep 21, 2017•$193/sqft•Puyallup
Listed For Sale$309,900
Sep 21, 2017•$193/sqft•Puyallup
Sold$320,000
Jul 14, 2017•$200/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$309,900
Jun 29, 2017•$193/sqft•Puyallup
Listed For Sale$309,900
Jun 7, 2017•$193/sqft•Puyallup
Listing Removed$1,650
Apr 20, 2015•$1/sqft•Owner
Listed For Rent$1,650
Mar 21, 2015•$1/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed$1,700
Sep 4, 2014•$1/sqft•Owner
Listed For Rent$1,700
Aug 5, 2014•$1/sqft•Owner
Sold$139,549
Apr 28, 1995•$87/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2024$4,453$477,200
Apr 8, 2023$4,132$451,500
Apr 8, 2022$4,255$476,900
Apr 8, 2021$4,102$392,800
Apr 8, 2019$3,403$318,300
Apr 8, 2018$3,562$296,600
Apr 8, 2017$3,188$269,500
Apr 8, 2016$3,007$211,900
Apr 8, 2014$3,007$189,100
Apr 8, 2013$2,869$176,900
Apr 8, 2012—$173,300
Apr 8, 2011—$201,500
Apr 8, 2010—$210,000
Apr 8, 2009—$234,100
Apr 8, 2008$2,506$249,300
Apr 8, 2007$2,506$246,200
Apr 8, 2002$1,982$135,200
Apr 8, 2001$1,920$135,200
Apr 8, 2000$1,920$128,100
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Local context around this listing
Buckley, WA • Pierce County
Nearby cities
Bonney LakeEnumclawGig HarborGrahamLakewoodParklandPuyallupSpanaway
Nearby zip codes
98321
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