Classic Craftsman charm meets modern comfort in this beautifully updated Tacoma home. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, this residence offers oak hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a thoughtful layout ideal for everyday living. The refreshed kitchen includes updated cabinetry, stainless appliances, and easy flow to the dining and living spaces—perfect for entertaining. Enjoy year-round comfort with a newer furnace and heat pump, plus peace of mind with a new electrical panel installed in 2022. The finished living areas are complemented by an unfinished basement offering excellent storage or future potential. Outside, the fully fenced yard provides space to garden, relax, or play, with alley access to a detached garage and additional off-street parking. Territorial views, classic architectural details, and a convenient location near transit, schools, and local amenities complete the package. A move-in-ready opportunity blending character, updates, and functionality.
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Listed by: Keller Williams Rty Tacoma • Todd Pressley
Bought with: Windermere Prof Partners
$485,000
1216 S Grant Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405
3beds
1,453sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
4,874 Square Feet Lot
$483,300 Zestimate®
$334/sqft
$2,734 Estimated rent
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$483,300
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Additional off-street parkingRefreshed kitchenTerritorial viewsClassic architectural detailsOak hardwood floorsAbundant natural lightClassic craftsman charm
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Listed by:
Todd Pressley,
Keller Williams Rty Tacoma,
Lynn Peterson,
Keller Williams Rty Tacoma
Bought with:
Sharon L. Benson, 2731
Windermere Prof Partners
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2472260
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Dishwasher(s), Refrigerator(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,453
- Total interior livable area: 1,453 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 4,874 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Fenced-Fully
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 2012340040
- Zoning: TAC
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal/Vinyl
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1928
- Major remodel year: 2006
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: Tacoma
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $334/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $443,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,825
- Date on market: 4/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 102 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/17/2026 | Sold | $485,000$334/sqft |
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| 2/7/2026 | Pending sale | $485,000$334/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2472260 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $485,000$334/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2472260 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2026 | Pending sale | $485,000$334/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2472260 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $485,000+21.3%$334/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2472260 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,400$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/10/2020 | Sold | $399,950$275/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1689061 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2020 | Pending sale | $399,950$275/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2020 | Listed for sale | $399,950+60%$275/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2020 | Sold | $250,000+39.7%$172/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1598192 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2020 | Pending sale | $179,000$123/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Olympia #1598192 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2020 | Listed for sale | $179,000$123/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,825 +3.8% | $443,100 +6.2% |
| 2023 | $4,647 -2.9% | $417,300 -9.4% |
| 2022 | $4,786 +7.8% | $460,800 +19% |
| 2021 | $4,440 +385.9% | $387,100 +56.9% |
| 2019 | $914 -6.3% | $246,700 +13.5% |
| 2018 | $976 -7.8% | $217,300 +22.5% |
| 2017 | $1,058 -50.9% | $177,400 +36.7% |
| 2016 | $2,156 | $129,800 +4.8% |
| 2014 | $2,156 +11.3% | $123,900 +6.1% |
| 2013 | $1,938 | $116,800 +5.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $110,300 -15.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $130,000 -8.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $142,600 -17.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $172,400 -2.2% |
| 2008 | $270 | $176,300 +0.1% |
| 2007 | $270 -81.5% | $176,200 +107.3% |
| 2002 | $1,456 +13.8% | $85,000 |
| 2001 | $1,280 | $85,000 +16.6% |
| 2000 | $1,280 | $72,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Central
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Nearby schools
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: 1.3 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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