Near I-5 access • Finished basement with separate entrance • Fully fenced backyard with fire pit. Classic Craftsman with modern updates and finished basement living space. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,558 sq ft with engineered hardwood flooring, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and brushed nickel fixtures. The open kitchen connects to the dining area with direct access to an updated deck overlooking the fully fenced backyard. Outdoor features include mature landscaping, a custom fire pit, rain barrels, and a large storage shed on the 5,998 sq ft lot. The finished lower level includes a separate exterior entrance providing flexible space for extended living or potential ADU configuration. Additional features include a covered front porch, window seat in the living room, en-suite bathroom off the primary bedroom, tile bathrooms, and double-pane windows. The composition roof was replaced approximately five years ago and the exterior was recently painted. Located about 1 mi to Interstate 5 access, about 2 mi to downtown Tacoma and Tacoma Dome Station transit connections, and about 0.7 mi to Lincoln High School with nearby access to shopping, restaurants, and commuter routes. Be sure to watch the video tour!
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Listed by: RE/MAX Northwest • Kathlyn Smith
Bought with: Seattle Works Real Estate
$495,000
1511 S 40th Street, Tacoma, WA 98418
3beds
1,558sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
5,998 Square Feet Lot
$493,000 Zestimate®
$318/sqft
$2,870 Estimated rent
Home value
$493,000
$463,000 - $523,000
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Mature landscapingEngineered hardwood flooringTile bathroomsBrushed nickel fixturesRain barrelsDouble-pane windowsCovered front porch
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Mar 11
Listed by:
Kathlyn Smith,
RE/MAX Northwest
Bought with:
Joshua Bellinger, 140901
Seattle Works Real Estate
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2487186
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Baseboard, Wall Furnace, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,558
- Total interior livable area: 1,558 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street, RV Parking
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 5,998 Square Feet
- Features: Paved, Sidewalk, Deck, Fenced-Fully, RV Parking
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 8935021960
- Zoning: TAC
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Wood Products, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1924
- Major remodel year: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- 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: $318/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $377,500
- Annual tax amount: $4,112
- Offers reviewed: 03/11/2026
- Date on market: 4/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2026 | Sold | $495,000+4.2%$318/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2487186 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2026 | Pending sale | $475,000$305/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2487186 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000+59.9%$305/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2487186 Report a problem | ||
| 11/23/2018 | Sold | $297,000+0.8%$191/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1376491 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2018 | Pending sale | $294,500$189/sqft |
Source: Savvy Lane Inc #1376491 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2018 | Listed for sale | $294,500+37%$189/sqft |
Source: Savvy Lane Inc #1376491 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2018 | Listing removed | $215,000$138/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Metro Realty, Inc. #1287357 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2018 | Listed for sale | $215,000-4%$138/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Metro Realty, Inc. #1287357 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2018 | Sold | $224,000+4.2%$144/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1287357 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2018 | Pending sale | $215,000$138/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Metro Realty, Inc. #1287357 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2018 | Listed for sale | $215,000+24.8%$138/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Metro Realty, Inc. #1287357 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2014 | Sold | $172,219-1.3%$111/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2014 | Price change | $174,500-3%$112/sqft |
Source: Hawkins Poe Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2014 | Price change | $179,950+3.1%$116/sqft |
Source: Hawkins-Poe Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2014 | Price change | $174,500-3%$112/sqft |
Source: Hawkins Poe Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2014 | Price change | $179,950+3.1%$116/sqft |
Source: Hawkins Poe Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2014 | Listed for sale | $174,500+10.4%$112/sqft |
Source: Hawkins Poe Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2009 | Sold | $158,000+5.4%$101/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2009 | Listed for sale | $149,900-14%$96/sqft |
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2009 | Sold | $174,385+11.8%$112/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2007 | Sold | $156,000+54.5%$100/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2002 | Sold | $101,000$65/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,112 +4.1% | $377,500 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $3,950 -2.2% | $354,600 -8.8% |
| 2022 | $4,039 +8.5% | $388,700 +19.9% |
| 2021 | $3,721 +32.2% | $324,200 +30.4% |
| 2019 | $2,814 | $248,700 +15% |
| 2018 | -- | $216,300 +11.5% |
| 2017 | $2,622 +26.9% | $194,000 +53% |
| 2016 | $2,066 | $126,800 +6.8% |
| 2014 | $2,066 +14% | $118,700 +8.2% |
| 2013 | $1,812 | $109,700 +6.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $103,100 -15.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $122,500 +0.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $122,000 -13.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $140,700 -7.7% |
| 2008 | $1,827 | $152,500 -2.2% |
| 2007 | $1,827 +31.9% | $155,900 +92.9% |
| 2002 | $1,384 +8.8% | $80,800 |
| 2001 | $1,273 | $80,800 +11.4% |
| 2000 | $1,273 | $72,500 |
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Neighborhood: South End
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