Sold361d on market

2738 Locust Avenue W

University Place, WA, 98466 • 98466 • Pierce County

$450,000

$528/sqft

2Beds

1Baths

852Sqft

0.17 acLot

1945Built

Property DNA

7 highlights

Waterfront Property

Direct water access

Scenic Views

Bay · Partial

Character Home

Built 1945 · 81 years of history

University Place

98466

Outdoor Living

Ceiling Fan(s) · Ceramic Tile · Double Pane/Storm Window

1-Car Garage

Driveway · Detached Garage

Ceramic Tile & Marble & Stone Floors

Quality flooring throughout

This home is in high demand

Listed 361 days ago · 4 views · Top 4% likely to sell soon

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Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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361 days on market

Established listing

$528/sqft

Price per square foot

Selling Soon Prediction

Very High

This home ranks in the top 4% 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 1945

Your search is over. Great curb appeal with this amazing turnkey updated 2 bed 1 bath home in sought after University Place. This home has a convenient flowing floor plan, and has been upgraded with a ton of extras. Including an updated roof in 2017, and an updated polycarbonate roof over the covered patio for year round outdoor enjoyment. New vinyl plank flooring throughout the main home. Updated bathroom with flooring and countertops. New water heater in 2020. Updated wiring from the original knob and tube. Plenty of outdoor space with a relaxing fire pit. 1 car garage with work space and plenty of additional parking/RV parking. This home is a rare find. Hurry before its gone!

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights updated bathroom, new vinyl plank flooring, and plenty of outdoor space as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$2,801/month

Principal & Interest$2,201

Property Tax$450

Insurance$150

Down payment20% ($90,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $360,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1945

HeatingForced Air, Electric, Natural Gas

CoolingForced Air

Parking1 Garage space

Lot7,379 sqft

Offer Review Date2025-03-10

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

Year built1945

Stories1

Systems

HeatingForced Air, Electric, Natural Gas

CoolingForced Air

RoofComposition

ConstructionWood Products

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

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingDriveway, Detached Garage

Garage1 spaces

BasementNone

Lot7,379 sqft

Location & Tax

Neighborhood98466

Annual tax$4,692

Parcel9180200410

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

12 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Ceiling Fan(s)

Appliances

Dishwasher(s)

Disposal

Dryer(s)

Microwave(s)

Refrigerator(s)

Stove(s)/Range(s)

Washer(s)

Garbage Disposal

Water Heater Location: Outside in inclosed room

Flooring

Ceramic Tile

Marble

Stone

Vinyl Plank

Carpet

Heating

Forced Air

Electric

Natural Gas

Cooling

Forced Air

Windows

Double Pane/Storm Window

Exterior Features

Parking

Driveway

Detached Garage

Construction

Wood Products

Patio & Porch

Ceiling Fan(s)

Ceramic Tile

Double Pane/Storm Window

Lot Features

Paved

Dog Run

Fenced-Fully

Gas Available

Patio

Rooftop Deck

Views

Bay

Partial

Utilities

Comcast

Room details

7 rooms detailed

Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

Bathroom Full

Main

Entry Hall

Main

Kitchen With Eating Space

Main

Living Room

Main

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market361

Est. value$439,800

Est. rent$2,355/mo

Tax rate0.88%

Price/sqft$528

On marketMay 3, 2025

PostedMar 3, 2025

Last sold$450,000

MLS statusSold

MLS updatedMay 11, 2025

Tour days6

How are the schools in University Place?

3 schools rated nearby

Narrows View Intermediate School

Elementary • Public • 5-7

1.1 mi

Curtis Senior High School

High • Public • 10-12

0.9 mi

Curtis Junior High School

Middle • Public • 8-9

0.8 mi

Location

University Place, WA, 98466

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Price history

15 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Apr 10, 2025Sold$450,000$528NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Mar 10, 2025Pending Sale$449,950$528NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Mar 3, 2025Listed For Sale$449,950$528NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Aug 20, 2013Sold$130,000$153NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

May 31, 2013Price Change$129,000$151Homepath

May 30, 2013Listed For Sale$135,000$158Homepath

Apr 1, 2013Listing Removed$135,000$158Homepath

Mar 6, 2013Price Change$135,000$158Homepath

Feb 12, 2013Price Change$149,000$175Homepath

Jan 16, 2013Listed For Sale$164,720$193Homepath

Feb 8, 2012Sold$127,131$149Public Record

Oct 16, 2011Listing Removed$950$1Real Property Management

Sep 29, 2011Listed For Rent$950$1Real Property Management

Dec 30, 2003Sold$159,500$187NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jun 15, 1998Sold$114,013$134Public Record

Sold$450,000

Apr 10, 2025•$528/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$449,950

Mar 10, 2025•$528/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$449,950

Mar 3, 2025•$528/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$130,000

Aug 20, 2013•$153/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$129,000

May 31, 2013•$151/sqft•Homepath

Listed For Sale$135,000

May 30, 2013•$158/sqft•Homepath

Listing Removed$135,000

Apr 1, 2013•$158/sqft•Homepath

Price Change$135,000

Mar 6, 2013•$158/sqft•Homepath

Price Change$149,000

Feb 12, 2013•$175/sqft•Homepath

Listed For Sale$164,720

Jan 16, 2013•$193/sqft•Homepath

Sold$127,131

Feb 8, 2012•$149/sqft•Public Record

Listing Removed$950

Oct 16, 2011•$1/sqft•Real Property Management

Listed For Rent$950

Sep 29, 2011•$1/sqft•Real Property Management

Sold$159,500

Dec 30, 2003•$187/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$114,013

Jun 15, 1998•$134/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

19 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 7, 2024$5,102$430,700

Apr 7, 2023$4,692$388,300

Apr 7, 2022$4,497$393,700

Apr 7, 2021$4,294$334,600

Apr 7, 2019$2,950$250,000

Apr 7, 2018$3,138$221,100

Apr 7, 2017$2,795$194,700

Apr 7, 2016$2,714$159,100

Apr 7, 2014$2,714$151,000

Apr 7, 2013$1,225$135,800

Apr 7, 2012—$130,100

Apr 7, 2011—$153,200

Apr 7, 2010—$165,600

Apr 7, 2009—$178,800

Apr 7, 2008$2,706$197,500

Apr 7, 2007$2,706$200,800

Apr 7, 2002$1,836$106,700

Apr 7, 2001$1,725$106,700

Apr 7, 2000$1,725$99,500

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

University Place, WA • Pierce County

Nearby cities

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$439,800

Est. rent$2,355/mo

30yr rate est.6.18%

Affordability$2,636/mo

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