Rare, shovel-ready multifamily opportunity in one of Tacoma’s strongest urban corridors—fully permitted for a 20-unit development with no impact fees and a 12-year MFTE tax exemption already approved with fees paid, delivering meaningful savings and faster time to revenue. The approved plans feature 20 highly efficient one-bedroom units (450 SF each) totaling 8,900 SF of net rentable area, designed for cost-effective construction and clean underwriting. Located just minutes from UW Tacoma, downtown, and only two blocks from the Tacoma Link light rail, the site offers outstanding access to transit, employment, and amenities, with potential Mount Rainier and skyline views enhancing tenant appeal. One of the few remaining fully entitled sites in the area, with additional upside through alternative configurations—build five duplexes or retain the existing home and add two duplexes off of the alley.
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Listed by: Berkshire Hathaway HS NW • Tim Bower
Price cut: $25K (6/9)
$499,950
2120 S J Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
4beds
2,970sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
8,123 Square Feet Lot
$498,200 Zestimate®
$168/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Highly efficient one-bedroom units
- 156 days
- 435
- 12
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tim Bower,
Berkshire Hathaway HS NW,
Jason Liberty,
Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2497148
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,970
- Total interior livable area: 2,970 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
Lot
- Size: 8,123 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 7685001540
- 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: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hilltop
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $168/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $496,200
- Annual tax amount: $5,446
- Date on market: 5/7/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 479 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
Estimated market value
$498,200
$473,000 - $523,000
$3,366/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2026 | Price change | $499,950-4.8%$168/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Price change | $524,950-8.7%$177/sqft |
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| 3/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $574,999-8%$194/sqft |
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| 3/20/2026 | Listing removed | $625,000$210/sqft |
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| 3/7/2026 | Price change | $625,000-3.8%$210/sqft |
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| 1/24/2026 | Price change | $649,950-13.3%$219/sqft |
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| 1/5/2026 | Price change | $749,950-6.3%$253/sqft |
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| 11/5/2025 | Price change | $799,950-3%$269/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $825,000$278/sqft |
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| 8/27/2025 | Listing removed | $825,000$278/sqft |
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| 8/15/2025 | Price change | $825,000-8.3%$278/sqft |
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| 5/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $899,999+111.8%$303/sqft |
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| 2/22/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/24/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,495$1/sqft |
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| 9/30/2021 | Sold | $425,000+375%$143/sqft |
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| 10/6/2015 | Sold | $89,474-24.5%$30/sqft |
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| 10/14/2005 | Sold | $118,505-28.2%$40/sqft |
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| 2/22/2001 | Sold | $165,000+219.1%$56/sqft |
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| 11/8/2000 | Sold | $51,702$17/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,409 -0.7% | $496,200 -0.8% |
| 2024 | $5,446 +3.8% | $500,300 +6.2% |
| 2023 | $5,244 -2.6% | $471,100 -9.1% |
| 2022 | $5,382 +7.9% | $518,400 +19.2% |
| 2021 | $4,988 +28.4% | $435,000 +27.8% |
| 2019 | $3,886 -54.8% | $340,300 +13.8% |
| 2018 | $8,593 +218% | $299,000 +19.8% |
| 2017 | $2,702 -9.3% | $249,500 +36.9% |
| 2016 | $2,981 | $182,300 +6.4% |
| 2014 | $2,981 +11.9% | $171,400 +5.8% |
| 2013 | $2,663 | $162,000 +6.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $151,700 -14% |
| 2011 | -- | $176,300 -12.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $202,400 -16.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $242,400 -2.2% |
| 2008 | $2,876 +0% | $247,800 +0.8% |
| 2007 | $2,876 +28.1% | $245,800 +87.9% |
| 2002 | $2,245 +11.7% | $130,800 -0.2% |
| 2001 | $2,011 | $131,100 |
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