Unlock the potential at 1218 S Ridgewood Ave! This charming 2-bed, 1-bath Tacoma gem is ready for a new owner with vision. Filled with character and set in a desirable, established neighborhood, this home offers a fantastic opportunity to restore and reimagine. With some TLC and thoughtful updates, the existing layout provides a great foundation to create a cozy retreat or a stylish modern makeover. Whether you're dreaming of a personalized renovation or looking for your next value-add investment, this property holds endless potential for those ready to bring it back to life.
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Listed by: Pellego, Inc. • Nikita Krivorak
Bought with: eXp Realty
$275,000
1218 S Ridgewood Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405
2beds
780sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1943
6,499 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$353/sqft
$2,178 Estimated rent
Home value
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Listed by:
Nikita Krivorak,
Pellego, Inc.,
Paul Ross,
Pellego, Inc.
Bought with:
Chris Seim, 107338
eXp Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2459101
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Description: X
- Level: Main
Living room
- Description: X
- Level: Main
Heating
- Wall Furnace, Electric
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Outside
Features
- Flooring: Softwood, Vinyl
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 780
- Total interior livable area: 780 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 6,499 Square Feet
- Features: Paved, Sidewalk, Deck
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 2012360070
- 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
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1943
- Major remodel year: 1970
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: $353/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $345,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,765
- Date on market: 2/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 163 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2026 | Sold | $275,000-6.8%$353/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2459101 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2026 | Pending sale | $295,000$378/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2459101 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $295,000$378/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2459101 Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2026 | Pending sale | $295,000$378/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2459101 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2026 | Price change | $295,000-15.7%$378/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2459101 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $350,000+66.7%$449/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2459101 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2019 | Listing removed | $210,000$269/sqft |
Source: Property Guardians, Inc. #1398230 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2019 | Listed for sale | $210,000$269/sqft |
Source: Property Guardians, Inc. #1398230 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2019 | Pending sale | $210,000$269/sqft |
Source: Property Guardians, Inc. #1398230 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2019 | Price change | $210,000-7.1%$269/sqft |
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| 1/8/2019 | Listed for sale | $226,000$290/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,664 +2.8% | $345,500 +5.9% |
| 2023 | $5,512 +53.4% | $326,200 -5.6% |
| 2022 | $3,592 -73.4% | $345,600 +26.2% |
| 2021 | $13,509 +492.5% | $273,900 +38.2% |
| 2019 | $2,280 -54.1% | $198,200 +13.2% |
| 2018 | $4,964 +16.9% | $175,100 +21.7% |
| 2017 | $4,247 +141.4% | $143,900 +36.4% |
| 2016 | $1,759 | $105,500 +4.5% |
| 2014 | $1,759 +8.7% | $101,000 +5.4% |
| 2013 | $1,618 | $95,800 +4.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $92,000 -16.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $109,600 -10.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $123,000 +79% |
| 2001 | $1,143 | $68,700 +5.5% |
| 2000 | $1,143 | $65,100 |
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Neighborhood: Central
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