Sold214d on market
8851 81st Avenue SW
Lakewood, WA, 98498 • Custer • Pierce County
$540,000
$357/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,514Sqft
0.25 acLot
1975Built
Property DNA
Traditional Style
Built 1975 · 51 years of history
Lake Steilacoom
Custer
Outdoor Living
Built-In Vacuum · Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Fireplace · Walk-In Closet(s) · Water Heater
1 Fireplace
Gas · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
2-Car Garage
Attached Garage
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214 days on market
Established listing
$357/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1975
Discover a rare gem in Lakewood, WA—a cherished, well-maintained classic home, new to the market after 43 years. Nestled in a serene, tight-knit neighborhood, this turn-key oasis offers privacy with mature landscaping. Enjoy a modernized kitchen and bathrooms with stone counters, wood floors, and an in-house vacuum system. The open eat-in kitchen and cozy gas fireplace create warm household moment. The primary suite features a tile shower and walk-in closet for tranquility. With a new 50-year roof (2022), irrigation sprinklers, EV-ready garage, and hot tub hook-up, this home blends charm and upgrades. 15 minutes to JBLM. .5 miles to a grocery store and Fort Steilacoom park
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights cozy gas fireplace, open eat-in kitchen, and modernized kitchen as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,362/month
Principal & Interest$2,642
Property Tax$540
Insurance$180
Down payment20% ($108,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $432,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1975
HeatingFireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot10,711 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTraditional
ConditionUpdated/Remodeled
Year built1975
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding, Wood Products
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Lakewood water district / Sewer Connected, Company: Pierce county
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementNone
Fireplaces1
Lot10,711 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodCuster
Annual tax$4,657
Parcel9407000270
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Central Vacuum
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Disposal
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Washer(s)
Garbage Disposal
Water Heater: Gas
Water Heater Location: Garage
Flooring
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
90%+ High Efficiency
Forced Air
Electric
Natural Gas
Cooling
90%+ High Efficiency
Forced Air
Fireplace
Gas
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached Garage
Construction
Wood Siding
Wood Products
Patio & Porch
Built-In Vacuum
Double Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Fireplace
Walk-In Closet(s)
Water Heater
Lot Features
Dead End Street
Paved
Cable TV
Deck
Fenced-Fully
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
Sprinkler System
Utilities
Comcast
Comcast
Room details
10 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainBathroom Full
MainDining Room
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market214
Est. value$533,000
Est. rent$2,761/mo
Tax rate0.88%
Price/sqft$357
On marketAug 1, 2025
PostedJun 5, 2025
Last sold$540,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedOct 5, 2025
Tour days6
Views13
How are the schools in Lakewood?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Lakewood, WA, 98498
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Sep 4, 2025Sold$540,000$357NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 10, 2025Pending Sale$549,000$363NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 21, 2025Price Change$549,000$363NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 1, 2025Price Change$579,900$383NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 19, 2025Price Change$589,900$390NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 13, 2025Price Change$599,000$396NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 5, 2025Listed For Sale$610,000$403NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$540,000
Sep 4, 2025•$357/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$549,000
Aug 10, 2025•$363/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$549,000
Jul 21, 2025•$363/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$579,900
Jul 1, 2025•$383/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$589,900
Jun 19, 2025•$390/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$599,000
Jun 13, 2025•$396/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$610,000
Jun 5, 2025•$403/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$5,049$474,200
Apr 7, 2023$4,657$430,500
Apr 7, 2022$4,690$453,100
Apr 7, 2021$4,496$384,100
Apr 7, 2019$3,315$289,900
Apr 7, 2018$3,468$276,300
Apr 7, 2017$3,306$234,300
Apr 7, 2016$2,834$192,000
Apr 7, 2014$2,834$177,800
Apr 7, 2013$2,815$169,500
Apr 7, 2012—$178,500
Apr 7, 2011—$190,200
Apr 7, 2010—$208,000
Apr 7, 2009—$221,100
Apr 7, 2008$2,862$235,100
Apr 7, 2007$2,862$236,300
Apr 7, 2002$2,193$145,600
Apr 7, 2001$2,049$145,600
Apr 7, 2000$2,049$135,200
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Lakewood, WA • Pierce County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
98438984399849398496984979849898499
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