Charming and thoughtfully maintained 4-bedroom Tacoma home in the heart of the growing MLK corridor. A newly replaced furnace adds comfort, value, and peace of mind, while the flexible floor plan offers two main-level bedrooms with a full bathroom, inviting spaces to gather, generous upstairs bedrooms, and options for a home office, guest space, or additional flex use. Located within Tacoma’s Downtown Regional Growth Center, the property is near downtown Tacoma, major hospitals, UW Tacoma, dining, parks, transit, and commuter routes. NCX zoning may provide future flexibility for residential, mixed-use, or redevelopment potential along one of Tacoma’s evolving pedestrian-oriented corridors. Buyer to verify all development and future use opportunities to their satisfaction. Outdoor space offers room to garden, entertain, or create an urban retreat. A compelling option for a primary residence, investment property, or centrally located Tacoma home with long-term upside.
Pending
Listed by: Morrison House Sotheby's Intl • Brie Cooper
$495,000
1921 Martin Luther King Jr Wy, Tacoma, WA 98405
4beds
2,757sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$3,077/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
8,123 Square Feet Lot
$493,400 Zestimate®
$180/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Inviting spaces to gatherFlexible floor planGenerous upstairs bedrooms
- 43 days |
- 314 |
- 34 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brie Cooper,
Morrison House Sotheby's Intl
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2538895
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,757
- Total interior livable area: 2,757 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Security System
Lot
- Size: 8,123 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 2019210080
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1925
- Major remodel year: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: TPU
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
- Water: Public, Company: TPU
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: New Tacoma
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $180/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $489,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,323
- Date on market: 6/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 28 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$493,400
$469,000 - $518,000
$3,310/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Pending sale | $495,000$180/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2538895 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $495,000+92.2%$180/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2538895 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2017 | Sold | $257,500+7.3%$93/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1084759 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2017 | Listed for sale | $239,950+167.4%$87/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Greater Seattle #1084759 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2016 | Sold | $89,719$33/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,323 +4% | $489,000 +6.3% |
| 2023 | $5,120 -4.2% | $459,900 -10.7% |
| 2022 | $5,346 +7.5% | $514,900 +18.7% |
| 2021 | $4,974 +30% | $433,800 +30.7% |
| 2019 | $3,828 -54% | $332,000 +12.7% |
| 2018 | $8,328 +197.2% | $294,500 +21.8% |
| 2017 | $2,802 +12.5% | $241,800 +59.3% |
| 2016 | $2,491 | $151,800 +6% |
| 2014 | $2,491 +10.6% | $143,200 +5.6% |
| 2013 | $2,253 | $135,600 +5.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $128,300 -14.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $150,000 -18% |
| 2010 | -- | $182,900 -16.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $220,000 -2.5% |
| 2008 | $2,618 +0% | $225,600 +0.8% |
| 2007 | $2,618 +33.7% | $223,700 +96.2% |
| 2002 | $1,958 +11.1% | $114,000 -0.3% |
| 2001 | $1,762 | $114,300 +13.8% |
| 2000 | $1,762 | $100,400 |
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Neighborhood: Central
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Edna Travis ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Hilltop Heritage Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 7/10Stadium High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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