Opportunity knocks in a prime Tacoma location! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 824 square feet of opportunity for investors, builders, or buyers looking to bring their vision to life. Whether you're planning a full renovation, investment project, or exploring the potential for a home-based business (buyer to verify permitted uses with the City of Tacoma), this property is a true blank canvas. Conveniently located near downtown Tacoma, major commuter routes, shopping, restaurants, and local amenities. Sold AS-IS. Cash or rehab, financing only. Bring your ideas and unlock the potential!
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Listed by: Seattle Works Real Estate • Joshua Bellinger
$279,999
1210 S Union Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405
2beds
824sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1919
3,528 Square Feet Lot
$276,200 Zestimate®
$340/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joshua Bellinger,
Seattle Works Real Estate
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2556254
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: See Remarks
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 824
- Total interior livable area: 824 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dining Room
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 3,528 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0220014017
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Products
- Foundation: See Remarks
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1919
- Major remodel year: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Central Tacoma
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $340/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $310,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,444
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Listing terms: Rehab Loan
Estimated market value
$276,200
$262,000 - $290,000
$2,241/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,999+3.7%$340/sqft |
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| 1/15/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/11/2021 | Pending sale | $270,000$328/sqft |
Source: Bushnell Real Estate Solutions #1685347 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2020 | Listed for sale | $270,000$328/sqft |
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| 11/19/2020 | Pending sale | $270,000$328/sqft |
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| 11/3/2020 | Listed for sale | $270,000+35%$328/sqft |
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| 2/19/2020 | Sold | $199,950+224.3%$243/sqft |
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| 12/9/1999 | Sold | $61,660$75/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,379 +2.3% | $310,000 +4.6% |
| 2023 | $3,304 +3.5% | $296,400 -3.5% |
| 2022 | $3,193 +6.3% | $307,100 +17.4% |
| 2021 | $3,005 +30.2% | $261,600 +30.6% |
| 2019 | $2,308 +1.2% | $200,300 +13% |
| 2018 | $2,282 +14.1% | $177,300 +23% |
| 2017 | $2,000 +14.4% | $144,200 +33.3% |
| 2016 | $1,749 | $108,200 +7.8% |
| 2014 | $1,749 +11.9% | $100,400 +9.6% |
| 2013 | $1,563 | $91,600 +3% |
| 2012 | -- | $88,900 -14.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $104,400 -8.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $114,600 -10.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $127,600 -5.4% |
| 2008 | $1,585 | $134,900 -0.2% |
| 2007 | $1,585 +63.4% | $135,200 +113.2% |
| 2002 | $970 +10.3% | $63,400 +12% |
| 2001 | $880 | $56,600 +13% |
| 2000 | $880 | $50,100 |
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Neighborhood: Central
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Franklin Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Mason Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 2/10Foss High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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