Sold216d on marketHistoric · 116 yrs
3609 S Ainsworth Avenue
Tacoma, WA, 98418 • South End • Pierce County
$440,000
$321/sqft
3Beds
1Baths
1,370Sqft
0.22 acLot
1910Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1910 · 116 years of history
Tacoma
South End
Outdoor Living
Fireplace
1 Fireplace
Pellet Stove · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
9 views
People checking out this listing
216 days on market
Established listing
$321/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1910 · Historic
Beautifully maintained home just 5 minutes from I-5, offering comfort, charm, and sustainability. Stay cozy year round with a brand new mini-split heat pump (installed May 2025) and a pellet stove for warm winter nights. The spacious backyard features a large cherry tree, a flourishing apple tree, and a chicken coop, perfect for farm-fresh eggs. Plenty of room for outdoor activities, gardening, or relaxing in your own private retreat. A rare blend of convenience, nature, and efficient living-all in one property.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,739/month
Principal & Interest$2,152
Property Tax$440
Insurance$147
Down payment20% ($88,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $352,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1910
HeatingFireplace, Ductless, Electric, Pellet
CoolingDuctless
ParkingDriveway, Off Street
Lot9,748 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1910
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Ductless, Electric, Pellet
CoolingDuctless
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Products
Water / SewerCommunity, Company: TPU / Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Off Street
BasementNone
Fireplaces1
Lot9,748 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth End
Annual tax$4,071
Parcel8935013980
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Dryer(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Flooring
Vinyl Plank
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Ductless
Electric
Pellet
Cooling
Ductless
Fireplace
Pellet Stove
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Off Street
Construction
Wood Products
Patio & Porch
Fireplace
Lot Features
Curbs
Paved
Sidewalk
Deck
Fenced-Fully
Shop
Utilities
Century
Century
Room details
6 rooms detailed
Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
Bathroom Full
MainKitchen With Eating Space
MainUtility Room
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market216
Est. value$434,200
Est. rent$2,272/mo
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$321
On marketSep 3, 2025
PostedSep 3, 2025
Last sold$440,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedSep 3, 2025
Tour days6
Views9
How are the schools in Tacoma?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Tacoma, WA, 98418
Price history
9 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Sep 2, 2025Sold$440,000$321NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 10, 2020Sold$365,000$266NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 11, 2020Pending Sale$349,900$255Windermere Professional Partners
Jun 9, 2020Listed For Sale$349,900$255Windermere Professional Partners
Jun 3, 2020Pending Sale$349,900$255Windermere Professional Partners
May 30, 2020Listed For Sale$349,900$255Windermere Professional Partners
Mar 16, 2020Sold$210,000$153NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 30, 2007Sold$186,950$136Public Record
Oct 15, 1999Sold$93,013$68Public Record
Sold$440,000
Sep 2, 2025•$321/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$365,000
Jul 10, 2020•$266/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$349,900
Jun 11, 2020•$255/sqft•Windermere Professional Partners
Listed For Sale$349,900
Jun 9, 2020•$255/sqft•Windermere Professional Partners
Pending Sale$349,900
Jun 3, 2020•$255/sqft•Windermere Professional Partners
Listed For Sale$349,900
May 30, 2020•$255/sqft•Windermere Professional Partners
Sold$210,000
Mar 16, 2020•$153/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$186,950
Nov 30, 2007•$136/sqft•Public Record
Sold$93,013
Oct 15, 1999•$68/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$4,071$373,700
Apr 7, 2023$3,901$350,200
Apr 7, 2022$3,985$383,500
Apr 7, 2021$3,643$317,400
Apr 7, 2019$2,385$209,900
Apr 7, 2018$2,503$183,200
Apr 7, 2017$2,135$158,200
Apr 7, 2016$1,906$115,800
Apr 7, 2014$1,906$109,500
Apr 7, 2013$1,698$101,200
Apr 7, 2012—$96,600
Apr 7, 2011—$116,300
Apr 7, 2010—$126,300
Apr 7, 2009—$144,700
Apr 7, 2008$1,906$158,700
Apr 7, 2007$1,906$162,700
Apr 7, 2002$1,343$78,100
Apr 7, 2001$1,232$78,400
Apr 7, 2000$1,232$70,200
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Tacoma, WA • Pierce County
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Nearby zip codes
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