This home deserves an award for one of the best views in Tacoma! Located in the desirable Narrowmoor neighborhood, enjoy year-round, unobstructed western views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. This pre-inspected 3-bed, 2-bath rambler features fresh interior paint, new carpet, a new water heater, and added heating in the primary bedroom. The remodeled primary bath adds modern comfort. French doors off the dining room lead to the patio, plus a sunroom. The spacious lot includes fruit trees—fig, Asian pear, cherry, apple, and Concord grapes. Quiet neighborhood with easy access to schools, restaurants, and parks, including Titlow Park. Come home to beautiful sunsets daily.
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Listed by: Keller Williams Rty Tacoma • Zachary A. Entwistle
Bought with: Seattle Works Real Estate
$906,000
1248 Ventura Drive, Tacoma, WA 98465
3beds
2,472sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
0.38 Acres Lot
$897,000 Zestimate®
$367/sqft
$3,643 Estimated rent
Home value
$897,000
$834,000 - $960,000
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Best views in tacomaFruit treesRemodeled primary bathNew water heaterSpacious lotFresh interior paintNew carpet
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: May 05
Listed by:
Zachary A. Entwistle,
Keller Williams Rty Tacoma
Bought with:
Manh Nguyen, 128328
Seattle Works Real Estate
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2368429
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Wall Unit(s), Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 2, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,472
- Total interior livable area: 2,472 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Sound, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Sound
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Dimensions: 16,560
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio
- Topography: Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 6235200630
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: Nothing Leased
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1951
- Major remodel year: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Tacoma Public Utilites
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Tacoma Public Utilites
- Water: Public, Company: Tacoma Public Utilites
- Utilities for property: Light Curve
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Narrows
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $367/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $922,200
- Annual tax amount: $9,742
- Offers reviewed: 05/05/2025
- Date on market: 7/19/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 368 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Leased Equipment, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2025 | Sold | $906,000+16.9%$367/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2368429 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2025 | Pending sale | $775,000$314/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2368429 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $775,000+55.9%$314/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2368429 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2008 | Sold | $497,000$201/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,042 +3.1% | $922,200 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $9,742 +10.6% | $895,800 +13.1% |
| 2023 | $8,807 +0.9% | $791,900 -5.9% |
| 2022 | $8,731 +6% | $841,600 +17.1% |
| 2021 | $8,236 +21.9% | $718,900 +30% |
| 2019 | $6,755 -11.4% | $552,900 +6.3% |
| 2018 | $7,620 +9.9% | $520,300 +7.7% |
| 2017 | $6,936 +13.4% | $482,900 +24.3% |
| 2016 | $6,114 | $388,400 +10.3% |
| 2014 | $6,114 +13.2% | $352,000 +9% |
| 2013 | $5,404 | $322,900 +4.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $308,200 -9.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $341,800 -13.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $393,900 -10.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $441,100 -11% |
| 2008 | $5,801 | $495,800 -0.1% |
| 2007 | $5,801 +51.6% | $496,300 +111.9% |
| 2002 | $3,827 +3.4% | $234,200 +4.8% |
| 2001 | $3,701 | $223,500 +5.9% |
| 2000 | $3,701 | $211,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West End
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Geiger Montessori SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Hunt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Foss High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Geiger
- Middle: Hunt
- 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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- Washington
- Pierce County
- Tacoma
- 98465
- West End
- 1248 Ventura Drive
