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    • Listed by: Better Properties N. Proctor • Leslie Young
    Bought with: John L. Scott, Inc.
    $564,900

    1240 S Adams Street, Tacoma, WA 98405

    4beds
    1,605sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1909
    0.27 Acres Lot
    $569,700 Zestimate®
    $352/sqft
    $2,841 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $569,700

    $536,000 - $610,000

    $2,841/mo

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    What's special

    New plumbingRemodeled to the studsTankless hot waterQuadruple lotNew roofWaterproof laminateBosch appliances
    Behold this gardeners' dream lot w/a remarkably move-in ready house! Classic 1909 home w/quadruple lot, unusually large for a central city location. Potential for DADU, urban farm, CSA, orchard - just imagine! Existing food/flower crops, wood chips (weed suppression), irrigation, utility shed, deck. Home was remodeled to the studs: New plumbing, wiring, lighting, electrical panel, tankless hot water, windows, kitchen (water filtration, on-demand hot water), Bosch appliances, waterproof laminate, combo W/D unit, electric car charger, fencing, hand-built owners' touches. New roof/furnace 2018. New, but feels like a historic home. Convenient Central Tacoma location. Close to bus lines, business districts, Franklin Park, local schools and more!

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    Listed by:

    Leslie Young,

    Better Properties N. Proctor

    Bought with:

    Stephanie Holmes, 20121812

    John L. Scott, Inc.

    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2442252MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Bathroom three quarter
    • Level: Main
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    Kitchen without eating space
    • Level: Main
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    Utility room
    • Level: Main
    Heating
    • Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Pantry Area
    Features
    • Dining Room
    • Flooring: Laminate
    • Doors: French Doors
    • Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Pellet Stove, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,605
    • Total interior livable area: 1,605 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Sprinkler System, Walk-In Pantry, Water Heater
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Territorial
    Lot
    • Size: 0.27 Acres
    • Features: Drought Resistant Landscape, Paved, Sidewalk, Value In Land, Deck, Electric Car Charging, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Irrigation, Outbuildings
    • Topography: Level,Partial Slope
    • Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
    Details
    • Parcel number: 6310000240
    • Zoning: UR2
    • Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: See Remarks,2 Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Metal/Vinyl, Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Updated/Remodeled
    • Year built: 1909
    • Major remodel year: 2025

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Company: TPU
    • Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
    • Water: Public, Company: TPU
    • Utilities for property: Lightcurve

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Central Tacoma
    Location
    • Region: Tacoma

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $352/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $502,200
    • Annual tax amount: $4,989
    • Date on market: 12/16/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 218 days
    • Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,State Bond,VA Loan
    • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/19/2025Sold$564,900-0.9%$352/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2442252 Report a problem
    12/5/2025Pending sale$570,000$355/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2442252 Report a problem
    11/2/2025Listed for sale$570,000+16.3%$355/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2442252 Report a problem
    12/21/2022Sold$490,000-2%$305/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2002207 Report a problem
    11/23/2022Pending sale$499,950$311/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2002207 Report a problem
    11/4/2022Price change$499,950-2.9%$311/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2002207 Report a problem
    10/14/2022Price change$515,000-4.6%$321/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2002207 Report a problem
    9/29/2022Listed for sale$539,900+163.4%$336/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2002207 Report a problem
    2/17/2004Sold$205,000+57.7%$128/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #23149855 Report a problem
    5/30/2003Sold$130,000$81/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,474 +9.7%$502,200 +9.6%
    2024$4,989 +7.5%$458,200 +10%
    2023$4,639 -6.6%$416,600 -12.9%
    2022$4,967 +6.1%$478,300 +17.2%
    2021$4,680 +27.2%$408,100 +27.8%
    2019$3,679 -6.3%$319,400 +12.9%
    2018$3,927 +12.9%$283,000 +13.8%
    2017$3,479 +15%$248,600 +32.1%
    2016$3,026 $188,200 +8.2%
    2014$3,026 +10.7%$174,000 +9.7%
    2013$2,733 $158,600 +1.9%
    2012-- $155,700 -13.7%
    2011-- $180,400 -6.5%
    2010-- $192,900 -10.2%
    2009-- $214,700 -5.5%
    2008$2,666 +0%$227,300 -0.2%
    2007$2,666 +47.7%$227,800 +94.4%
    2002$1,805 +9.8%$117,200 +11.2%
    2001$1,644 $105,400 +12.5%
    2000$1,644 $93,700
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Central

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Franklin
    • Middle: Mason
    • High: Foss

    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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