Price Reduced to sell! Bring your tool belt as this home will need some work. Endless potential meets prime location in one of Tacoma's most vibrant and evolving neighborhoods. Being sold as-is, this property presents a rare opportunity for investors, developers, or buyers looking to add value while benefitting from the continued revitalization of Tacoma's historic district. Tax records reflect 3 bedrooms; however, the home offers 2 additional finished rooms that provide flexible options for office space, guest rooms, or creative use. The main level features a welcoming living room, dining area, and kitchen, along with 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom. A separate exterior entry from the back porch leads to the upper level, offering 3 additional rooms and a full bathroom - creating a versatile layout with potential for multi-generational living or income-producing possibilities (buyer to verify). Basement entry from kitchen; basement includes washer and dryer hookups, hot water heater, and HVAC system, with space that may be finished to expand usable square footage or provide additional storage. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard with parking and convenient alley access. Ideally located just minutes from downtown Tacoma, local dining, shopping, transit routes, and everyday amenities, this property combines location, flexibility, and opportunity.
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Listed by: eXp Realty • Kathy R. Dixon
Bought with: Redfin
$440,000
1208 S Ainsworth Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405
3beds
2,892sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
4,874 Square Feet Lot
$439,800 Zestimate®
$152/sqft
$2,756 Estimated rent
Home value
$439,800
$418,000 - $462,000
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Basement entry from kitchenDining area
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Listed by:
Kathy R. Dixon,
eXp Realty
Bought with:
Dawn L Tinebra, 74366
Redfin
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2492630
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Second
Bonus room
- Level: Second
Den office
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Stove(s)/Range(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,892
- Total interior livable area: 2,892 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 4,874 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4875
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
Details
- Parcel number: 2012320020
- Zoning: UR3
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal/Vinyl
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fair
- Year built: 1922
- Major remodel year: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
- Water: Public, Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Central Tacoma
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $152/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $492,300
- Annual tax amount: $5,359
- Date on market: 6/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 51 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,Rehab Loan
- Inclusions: Stove(s)/Range(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Sold | $440,000$152/sqft |
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| 6/3/2026 | Pending sale | $440,000$152/sqft |
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| 5/23/2026 | Price change | $440,000-7.4%$152/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000$164/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #2492630 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2026 | Pending sale | $475,000$164/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #2492630 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000$164/sqft |
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| 4/11/2026 | Pending sale | $475,000$164/sqft |
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| 4/3/2026 | Price change | $475,000-3.1%$164/sqft |
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| 3/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $490,000$169/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,359 +4% | $492,300 +6.3% |
| 2023 | $5,155 -2.3% | $463,100 -8.9% |
| 2022 | $5,277 +6.6% | $508,200 +17.7% |
| 2021 | $4,952 +27.5% | $431,800 +26.9% |
| 2019 | $3,885 | $340,200 +13.8% |
| 2018 | -- | $298,900 +20% |
| 2017 | $3,013 | $249,100 +34.4% |
| 2016 | $3,013 | $185,300 +6.9% |
| 2014 | $3,013 +125.4% | $173,300 +7.3% |
| 2013 | $1,337 | $161,500 +6% |
| 2012 | -- | $152,300 -14.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $177,600 -6.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $189,800 -16.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $226,400 -2.2% |
| 2008 | $2,685 | $231,600 +1% |
| 2007 | $2,685 +38.8% | $229,400 +103.2% |
| 2002 | $1,934 +3.8% | $112,900 |
| 2001 | $1,864 | $112,900 +6.3% |
| 2000 | $1,864 | $106,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Central
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Stanley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Hilltop Heritage Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Stadium High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Stanley
- Middle: Hilltop Heritage Middle
- High: Stadium
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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Estimated market value
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