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Listed by: Orchard Brokerage, LLC • Shauna Rumel
Bought with: Crescent Realty powered by KW
$540,000
16505 97th Avenue Ct E, Puyallup, WA 98375
3beds
1,524sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
0.26 Acres Lot
$542,000 Zestimate®
$354/sqft
$2,598 Estimated rent
Home value
$542,000
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Listed by:
Shauna Rumel,
Orchard Brokerage, LLC
Bought with:
Jennifer Johnson, 117449
Crescent Realty powered by KW
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2434802
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Laundry Room
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,524
- Total interior livable area: 1,524 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Paved
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 6167040210
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1987
- Major remodel year: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Community, Company: Firgrove Mutual Water Co
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: CCRs
- Subdivision: South Hill
HOA
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Road Maintenance
- HOA fee: $104 annually
Location
- Region: Puyallup
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $354/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $480,400
- Annual tax amount: $5,367
- Date on market: 11/24/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 240 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1/26/2026 | Sold | $540,000-2.7%$354/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2434802 Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/2025 | Pending sale | $555,000$364/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2434802 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2025 | Price change | $555,000-1.6%$364/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2434802 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2025 | Price change | $564,000-1.9%$370/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2434802 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $574,950+91.7%$377/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2434802 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2017 | Listing removed | $299,950$197/sqft |
Source: Professional Realty Services #1183486 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2017 | Listed for sale | $299,950$197/sqft |
Source: Professional Realty Services #1183486 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2017 | Pending sale | $299,950$197/sqft |
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| 8/23/2017 | Listed for sale | $299,950+22.1%$197/sqft |
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| 8/19/2011 | Sold | $245,600+2.8%$161/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #247378 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2011 | Pending sale | $239,000$157/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #247378 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2011 | Listed for sale | $239,000-4.4%$157/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #247378 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2010 | Listing removed | $249,950$164/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #135959 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2010 | Listed for sale | $249,950+103.2%$164/sqft |
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| 12/28/1995 | Sold | $123,000$81/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,903 -45.9% | $479,767 +2.1% |
| 2024 | $5,367 +12.2% | $469,900 +4.4% |
| 2023 | $4,785 +2.5% | $449,900 -0.8% |
| 2022 | $4,667 +0.7% | $453,500 +17.3% |
| 2021 | $4,636 +23.4% | $386,700 +27% |
| 2019 | $3,757 -0.1% | $304,400 +10.4% |
| 2018 | $3,759 +8.4% | $275,600 +9.5% |
| 2017 | $3,469 +10.3% | $251,600 +20.8% |
| 2016 | $3,144 | $208,200 +9.5% |
| 2014 | $3,144 +15% | $190,100 +11.8% |
| 2013 | $2,733 | $170,100 +2.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $166,600 +10.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $151,200 -5.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $159,300 +10.1% |
| 2002 | $2,305 +4.9% | $144,700 -1.1% |
| 2001 | $2,197 | $146,300 +8.9% |
| 2000 | $2,197 | $134,300 |
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Neighborhood: 98375
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Frank Brouillet Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Doris Stahl Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-10Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Gov John Rogers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Frank Brouillet Elem
- Middle: Doris Stahl Jnr High
- High: Gov John Rogers Hs
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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