Cute cottage alert! This one-bedroom bungalow has everything you need and nothing you don’t. Enjoy a fully fenced yard and convenient off-street parking, all within walking distance to downtown Tacoma and St. Joseph Medical Center. Recent updates include a new roof, water heater, flooring, and appliances offering peace of mind and modern comfort. Covered patio, back deck, laundry/mud room and low maintenance yard for easy living. The efficient layout makes the most of every square foot, creating a cozy yet functional living space filled with natural light. Perfect for a first-time buyer, downsizer, or investor, this move-in-ready home is an affordable opportunity to own in a central Tacoma location close to dining, shopping, and transit.
Pending inspection
Listed by: Real Property Associates, Inc. • Andrew Knutzen
$279,950
1213 S J Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
1beds
689sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
2,317 Square Feet Lot
$276,000 Zestimate®
$406/sqft
$5/mo HOA
What's special
Covered patioConvenient off-street parkingBack deckFilled with natural lightEfficient layoutFully fenced yardLow maintenance yard
- 35 days |
- 1,146 |
- 62 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Andrew Knutzen,
Real Property Associates, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2539423
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Wall Furnace, Electric
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl Plank
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 689
- Total interior livable area: 689 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 2,317 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 9011500020
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition,Torch Down
Condition
- Year built: 1938
- Major remodel year: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hilltop
HOA
- HOA fee: $5 monthly
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $406/sqft
- Date on market: 2/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 149 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$276,000
$262,000 - $290,000
$1,462/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2026 | Pending sale | $279,950$406/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,950$406/sqft |
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| 7/6/2026 | Pending sale | $279,950$406/sqft |
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| 6/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,950$406/sqft |
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| 10/4/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/13/2023 | Price change | $1,795-3%$3/sqft |
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| 7/5/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,850+8.8%$3/sqft |
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| 9/1/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/17/2022 | Price change | $1,700-5.6%$2/sqft |
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| 7/8/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,800$3/sqft |
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Neighborhood: New Tacoma
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Edna Travis ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Hilltop Heritage Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Stadium High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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