Sold852d on market

4038 Alturus Street W

University Place, WA, 98466 • 98466 • Pierce County

$524,950

$313/sqft

4Beds

2Baths

1,677Sqft

0.24 acLot

1962Built

Property DNA

6 highlights

Territorial Views

Territorial

University Place

98466

Outdoor Living

Hardwood · Bath Off Primary · Dining Room · Fireplace

1 Fireplace

Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace

1-Car Garage

Driveway · Attached Garage

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

3 views

People checking out this listing

852 days on market

Established listing

$313/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1962

This is it! Charming 1,677 sqft Mid-Century, 1.5 story home sits on a quiet cul-de-sac in University Place! Downstairs features 3 bedrooms & 1 bath with original wood floors and a spacious kitchen and dining room. Pocket door leads to recently updated second story space that can serve as a primary suite complete with bedroom, bath, and bonus area. Gas furnace and efficient tankless water heater. Established landscaping with front hedge gives a private & relaxing northwest feel. Smart sprinkler system ensures that yard stays evergreen. Easy access to Highway 16, parks, and all your shopping needs, this just might be the one you have been looking for!

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights spacious kitchen, bonus area, and quiet cul-de-sac as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$3,268/month

Principal & Interest$2,568

Property Tax$525

Insurance$175

Down payment20% ($104,990)

3%50%

Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $419,960 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1962

HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Tankless Water Heater, Natural Gas

CoolingNone

Parking1 Attached Garage space

Lot10,240 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

ConditionVery Good

Year built1962

Systems

HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Tankless Water Heater, Natural Gas

CoolingNone

RoofComposition

ConstructionWood Siding, Wood Products

Water / SewerPublic, Company: TPU / Septic Tank, Company: Septic

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingDriveway, Attached Garage

Garage1 spaces

BasementNone

Fireplaces1

Lot10,240 sqft

Location & Tax

Neighborhood98466

Annual tax$5,473

Parcel9430000710

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths2

Features & details

11 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Bath Off Primary

Dining Room

Appliances

Dishwasher_

Refrigerator_

StoveRange_

Dishwasher

Refrigerator

StoveRange

Flooring

Hardwood

Vinyl Plank

Heating

Fireplace

Forced Air

High Efficiency (Unspecified)

Tankless Water Heater

Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Fireplace

Wood Burning

Main Level: 1

Fireplace

Exterior Features

Parking

Driveway

Attached Garage

Construction

Wood Siding

Wood Products

Patio & Porch

Hardwood

Bath Off Primary

Dining Room

Fireplace

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac

Paved

Cable TV

Fenced-Partially

High Speed Internet

Patio

Sprinkler System

Views

Territorial

Room details

13 rooms detailed

Master Bedroom

Second

Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

Bathroom Full

Second

Bathroom Full

Main

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market852

Est. value$576,600

Est. rent$2,910/mo

Tax rate0.88%

Price/sqft$313

On marketSep 17, 2023

PostedAug 19, 2023

Last sold$524,950

MLS statusSold

MLS updatedDec 6, 2023

Tour days6

How are the schools in University Place?

3 schools rated nearby

Evergreen Primary School

Primary • Public • PK-4

0.9 mi

Narrows View Intermediate School

Elementary • Public • 5-7

1.4 mi

Curtis Senior High School

High • Public • 10-12

1.9 mi

Location

University Place, WA, 98466

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Price history

11 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Dec 6, 2023Sold$524,950$313NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Nov 6, 2023Pending Sale$524,950$313NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Oct 17, 2023Price Change$524,950$313NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sep 21, 2023Price Change$539,950$322NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sep 12, 2023Price Change$559,950$334NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Aug 19, 2023Listed For Sale$574,950$343NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

May 31, 2016Sold$240,000$143NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Apr 2, 2016Pending Sale$250,000$149Windermere Professional Partners

Mar 27, 2016Listed For Sale$250,000$149Windermere Professional Partners

Mar 22, 2016Pending Sale$250,000$149Windermere Professional Partners

Mar 16, 2016Listed For Sale$250,000$149Windermere Professional Partners

Sold$524,950

Dec 6, 2023•$313/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$524,950

Nov 6, 2023•$313/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$524,950

Oct 17, 2023•$313/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$539,950

Sep 21, 2023•$322/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$559,950

Sep 12, 2023•$334/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$574,950

Aug 19, 2023•$343/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$240,000

May 31, 2016•$143/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$250,000

Apr 2, 2016•$149/sqft•Windermere Professional Partners

Listed For Sale$250,000

Mar 27, 2016•$149/sqft•Windermere Professional Partners

Pending Sale$250,000

Mar 22, 2016•$149/sqft•Windermere Professional Partners

Listed For Sale$250,000

Mar 16, 2016•$149/sqft•Windermere Professional Partners

Tax history

19 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 7, 2024$5,744$490,500

Apr 7, 2023$5,739$479,700

Apr 7, 2022$5,473$483,400

Apr 7, 2021$5,221$410,600

Apr 7, 2019$3,856$323,600

Apr 7, 2018$4,122$294,300

Apr 7, 2017$3,593$260,200

Apr 7, 2016$3,534$203,600

Apr 7, 2014$3,534$200,400

Apr 7, 2013$1,685$184,900

Apr 7, 2012—$183,400

Apr 7, 2011—$191,700

Apr 7, 2010—$212,800

Apr 7, 2009—$231,400

Apr 7, 2008—$248,700

Apr 7, 2007$269$250,700

Apr 7, 2002$2,118$126,900

Apr 7, 2001—$127,100

Apr 7, 2000—$121,500

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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$576,600

Est. rent$2,910/mo

30yr rate est.6.18%

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