Sold621d on marketHistoric · 116 yrs
1657 S 40th Street
Tacoma, WA, 98418 • South End • Pierce County
$485,000
$411/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,179Sqft
0.14 acLot
1910Built
Property DNA
Territorial Views
Territorial
Character Home
Built 1910 · 116 years of history
South Tacoma
South End
Outdoor Living
Bamboo/Cork · Ceramic Tile · Bath Off Primary · Ceiling Fan(s) · Dining Room · Skylight(s) · Walk-In Closet(s)
2-Car Garage
RV Parking · Detached Carport · Driveway · Detached Garage
Ceramic Tile & Engineered Hardwood & Marble Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 621 days ago · 9 views · Top 2% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
9 views
People checking out this listing
621 days on market
Established listing
$411/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 2% 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 1910 · Historic
Beautifully-remodeled South Tacoma home! Ample thought & detail have gone into every single detail in this home. A welcoming primary bedroom with gorgeous en-suite and built in closet area upstairs, with a beautiful, light and bright main floor living area and a brand new kitchen that will impress any chef! 2 main floor bedrooms & 2nd bathroom, lots of original built in storage areas, and far too many surprises to list. And then....the most perfect artist studio / guest area in back, with reclaimed wood paneling, Zen garden, perfect deck for entertaining and potential for a full ADU. New electric, appliances, ductless heating, tankless water heater, and more! Easy access to commuter routes. Don't miss out on this truly impressive gem!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights zen garden, brand new kitchen, and welcoming primary bedroom 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 Built1910
HeatingDuctless HP-Mini Split, Heat Pump, Tankless Water Heater, Electric
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot5,998 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1910
Systems
HeatingDuctless HP-Mini Split, Heat Pump, Tankless Water Heater, Electric
RoofComposition
ConstructionCement Planked, Metal/Vinyl
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Tacoma Public Utilities / Sewer Connected, Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingRV Parking, Detached Carport, Driveway, Detached Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementNone
Lot5,998 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth End
Annual tax$3,937
Parcel8935022150
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bath Off Primary
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwashers_
Double Oven
Dryer(s)
GarbageDisposal_
Microwaves_
Refrigerators_
StovesRanges_
Washer(s)
Dishwasher(s)
Garbage Disposal
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Flooring
Bamboo/Cork
Ceramic Tile
Engineered Hardwood
Marble
Heating
Ductless HP-Mini Split
Heat Pump
Tankless Water Heater
Electric
Windows
Skylight(s)
Exterior Features
Parking
RV Parking
Detached Carport
Driveway
Detached Garage
Construction
Cement Planked
Metal/Vinyl
Patio & Porch
Bamboo/Cork
Ceramic Tile
Bath Off Primary
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dining Room
Skylight(s)
Walk-In Closet(s)
Lot Features
Paved
Sidewalk
Cable TV
Deck
Fenced-Fully
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
Outbuildings
RV Parking
Shop
Views
Territorial
Utilities
Lightcurve
Room details
11 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
SecondBedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainBathroom Three Quarter
SecondDining Room
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market621
Est. value$482,100
Est. rent$2,612/mo
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$411
On marketJul 21, 2024
PostedJun 27, 2024
Last sold$485,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedJul 24, 2024
Tour days6
Views9
How are the schools in Tacoma?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Tacoma, WA, 98418
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 24, 2024Sold$485,000$411NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 1, 2024Pending Sale$465,000$394NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 27, 2024Listed For Sale$465,000$394NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 3, 2003Sold$150,000$127NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$485,000
Jul 24, 2024•$411/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$465,000
Jul 1, 2024•$394/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$465,000
Jun 27, 2024•$394/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$150,000
Jun 3, 2003•$127/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$4,096$376,000
Apr 7, 2023$3,937$353,400
Apr 7, 2022$4,002$385,200
Apr 7, 2021$3,685$321,100
Apr 7, 2019$2,796$247,000
Apr 7, 2018—$214,900
Apr 7, 2017$2,120$177,000
Apr 7, 2016$2,120$129,400
Apr 7, 2014$2,120$121,800
Apr 7, 2013$1,884$112,600
Apr 7, 2012—$107,200
Apr 7, 2011—$127,000
Apr 7, 2010—$126,500
Apr 7, 2009—$144,800
Apr 7, 2008$1,879$157,000
Apr 7, 2007$1,879$160,400
Apr 7, 2002$441$87,200
Apr 7, 2001$1,388$87,200
Apr 7, 2000$1,388$79,100
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Tacoma, WA • Pierce County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
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