Pending
$420,000
3beds
1,070sqft
1501 S 81st Street, Tacoma, WA 98408
3beds
1,070sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1977
5,227 sqft
1 Attached garage space
$393 price/sqft
What's special
Paved patioCozy fireplaceOne-car garageBeautiful wood floorsSingle-level floor planUpdated windowsBright practical spaces
Pride of ownership shines! There is so much to appreciate in this well cared for Tacoma rambler. Truly move-in ready with beautiful wood floors, updated windows, A/C for year-round comfort, and a cozy fireplace, this home offers a comfortable and welcoming feel from the moment you step inside. The updated kitchen ...
- 31 days |
- 990 |
- 51 |
Likely to sell faster than
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2542753
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Living Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Jun 29
Listed by:
Christi Dahl,
John L. Scott, Inc
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2542753
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Ductless, Wall Furnace, Electric
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,070
- Total interior livable area: 1,070 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Fenced-Fully, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 0320326007
- 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
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Tacoma public utilites
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Tacoma
- Water: Public, Company: City of Tacoma
- Utilities for property: Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: South Tacoma
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $393/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $357,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,033
- Offers reviewed: 06/29/2026
- Date on market: 6/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 33 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,State Bond,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Pending sale | $420,000$393/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2542753 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $420,000+211.1%$393/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2542753 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2011 | Sold | $135,000-3.5%$126/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #184879 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2011 | Pending sale | $139,950$131/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #184879 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2011 | Listed for sale | $139,950+17.1%$131/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #184879 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2002 | Sold | $119,500+11%$112/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/1999 | Sold | $107,614$101/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,898 +6.3% | $357,800 +8.7% |
| 2023 | $3,667 -0.4% | $329,100 -7.1% |
| 2022 | $3,682 +8.8% | $354,300 +20.1% |
| 2021 | $3,385 +31.9% | $294,900 +34.7% |
| 2019 | $2,566 | $219,000 +11.1% |
| 2018 | -- | $197,200 +15.2% |
| 2017 | $407 | $171,200 +30.9% |
| 2016 | $407 | $130,800 +10.6% |
| 2014 | $407 +3.4% | $118,300 +9.6% |
| 2013 | $393 | $107,900 +0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $107,400 -15.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $127,200 -7.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $137,500 -11.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $155,000 -10.5% |
| 2008 | $2,071 | $173,200 -2% |
| 2007 | $2,071 +20.5% | $176,800 +76.3% |
| 2002 | $1,718 +11.1% | $100,300 |
| 2001 | $1,546 | $100,300 +13.8% |
| 2000 | $1,546 | $88,100 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$2,420/mo
Principal & interest
$2112
Property taxes
$308
Estimated market value
$419,100
$398,000 - $440,000
$2,497/mo
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Neighborhood: South End
Nearby schools
Birney Elementary School
Grades PK-5 • 0.3 miles4/10
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2/10Student Progress Rating
5/10Baker Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 0.4 miles4/10
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3/10Student Progress Rating
5/10Mt Tahoma High School
Grades 9-12 • 2.2 miles1/10
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2/10College Readiness Rating
1/10