Charming Tacoma Craftsman with abundant living space and endless potential. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a desirable layout with the primary bedroom conveniently located on the main floor and two additional bedrooms upstairs. The expansive 12,000+ sq ft fully fenced lot provides room to play, garden, entertain, or expand—complete with a large patio, outbuildings, and a 1-car garage plus generous off-street parking. A spacious basement offers flexibility for secondary living space, storage, hobbies, or future improvements. While the home needs TLC, it’s a fantastic opportunity to bring your vision to life and build equity. Enjoy easy access to I-5, shopping, and local amenities.
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Listed by: Better Properties Kent LLC • Jacob Christensen
$350,000
1016 S 72nd, Tacoma, WA 98408
4beds
1,340sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
0.28 Acres Lot
$351,300 Zestimate®
$261/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Generous off-street parkingLarge patio
- 14 days
- 1,908
- 147
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jacob Christensen,
Better Properties Kent LLC
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2569415
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Ductless, Electric, Wood
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s)
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
- Basement: Daylight
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,340
- Total interior livable area: 1,340 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, RV Parking
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Fenced-Fully, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Outdoor Fireplace, Patio, RV Parking
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 6640000040
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal/Vinyl
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Tacoma
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $261/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $418,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,868
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 15 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Estimated market value
$351,300
$334,000 - $369,000
$2,955/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $350,000+629.2%$261/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2569415 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/1983 | Sold | $48,000$36/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,868 -58.3% | $341,600 -17% |
| 2024 | $4,483 +6.7% | $411,600 +9.1% |
| 2023 | $4,201 -2.5% | $377,200 -9.1% |
| 2022 | $4,309 +8.7% | $414,800 +20.1% |
| 2021 | $3,963 +32.5% | $345,400 +34.7% |
| 2019 | $2,992 -1.8% | $256,500 +11.5% |
| 2018 | $3,046 +15% | $230,000 +19.4% |
| 2017 | $2,649 +14% | $192,700 +32% |
| 2016 | $2,323 | $146,000 +9.4% |
| 2014 | $2,323 +11.6% | $133,500 +9.5% |
| 2013 | $2,082 | $121,900 +2.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $118,500 -20.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $149,100 -8.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $163,700 -10.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $183,200 -11.6% |
| 2008 | $2,492 +0% | $207,200 -2.7% |
| 2007 | $2,492 +26.1% | $212,900 +87.4% |
| 2002 | $1,977 +10.9% | $113,600 -1.6% |
| 2001 | $1,783 | $115,400 +13.6% |
| 2000 | $1,783 | $101,600 |
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Neighborhood: South End
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Birney
- Middle: Baker
- High: Mt Tahoma
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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