This 1 story home is full of coziness. 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits in the heart of UWT District and just minutes from UPS, schools, shopping, and freeway access. Inside you’ll enjoy the remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops, custom woodwork, and bright pops of color that make the home truly unique. Bathrooms have been tastefully updated, upgraded plumbing and electrical. Hardwoods under the carpet. Bring your final touches to call it your own. Step outside to a fully fenced yard with trees that create a quiet, retreat-like feel, plus a spacious deck perfect for entertaining. The oversized 830+ sq ft garage is a rare bonus—ideal for storage, hobbies, or even "POTENTIAL ADU" conversion for added value. Priced to sell! Motivated Seller!
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Listed by: Better Properties UP/Fircrest • Barbara A Zimmerman
Bought with: Coldwell Banker Bain
$395,000
1511 S Trafton Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
3beds
1,034sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
7,753 Square Feet Lot
$396,500 Zestimate®
$382/sqft
$2,370 Estimated rent
Home value
$396,500
$373,000 - $424,000
$2,370/mo
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Bright pops of colorCustom woodworkFully fenced yardHardwoods under the carpet
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Offers reviewed: Oct 06
Listed by:
Barbara A Zimmerman,
Better Properties UP/Fircrest
Bought with:
Kylen James Fowler, 20121389
Coldwell Banker Bain
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2434232
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- 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
- Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,034
- Total interior livable area: 1,034 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Partial, Territorial
Lot
- Size: 7,753 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 55' x 136'
- Features: Paved, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gated Entry, Patio, RV Parking
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 0320064068
- 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, Wood Products
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1950
- Major remodel year: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: TPU/PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
- Water: Public, Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Central Tacoma
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $382/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $408,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,448
- Offers reviewed: 10/06/2025
- Date on market: 12/1/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 233 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | Sold | $395,000-5.9%$382/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2434232 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Pending sale | $419,950$406/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2434232 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $419,950$406/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2434232 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2025 | Pending sale | $419,950$406/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2434232 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $419,950+351.6%$406/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2434232 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2003 | Sold | $93,000$90/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #23109437 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,448 +4.2% | $408,400 +6.6% |
| 2023 | $4,267 -3.3% | $383,100 -9.8% |
| 2022 | $4,414 +7.6% | $424,900 +18.9% |
| 2021 | $4,100 +34.8% | $357,400 +32.7% |
| 2019 | $3,042 -5.9% | $269,400 +15.2% |
| 2018 | $3,234 +9.6% | $233,900 +14.3% |
| 2017 | $2,950 +15% | $204,600 +29.1% |
| 2016 | $2,566 | $158,500 +7.5% |
| 2014 | $2,566 +12% | $147,500 +8.6% |
| 2013 | $2,290 | $135,800 +4.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $130,400 -13.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $150,600 -5.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $159,400 -13.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $183,800 -5.3% |
| 2008 | $2,278 | $194,000 -0.3% |
| 2007 | $2,278 +73.6% | $194,600 +154.7% |
| 2002 | $1,312 +12.1% | $76,400 -0.3% |
| 2001 | $1,171 | $76,600 +14.8% |
| 2000 | $1,171 | $66,700 |
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Neighborhood: Central
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