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Listed by: Real Broker LLC • Lindsay Jackman
Bought with: KW Mountains to Sound Realty
$352,500
2202 S Melrose Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
3beds
984sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
5,998 Square Feet Lot
$352,400 Zestimate®
$358/sqft
$2,528 Estimated rent
Home value
$352,400
$335,000 - $370,000
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Jun 16
Listed by:
Lindsay Jackman,
Real Broker LLC
Bought with:
Tim McQuery, 16811
KW Mountains to Sound Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2539411
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Refrigerator(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 984
- Total interior livable area: 984 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 5,998 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Paved, Fenced-Partially, Patio
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 6550250170
- Zoning: R2
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fair
- Year built: 1954
- Major remodel year: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Tacoma Power
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
- Water: Public, Company: City of Tacoma
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Tacoma
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $358/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $396,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,314
- Offers reviewed: 06/16/2026
- Date on market: 8/5/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,Rehab Loan
- Inclusions: Leased Equipment, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2026 | Sold | $352,500+17.9%$358/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2539411 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Pending sale | $299,000$304/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2539411 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000$304/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2539411 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,314 +4.3% | $396,100 +6.7% |
| 2023 | $4,137 -0.7% | $371,400 -7.4% |
| 2022 | $4,167 +7.6% | $401,100 +18.9% |
| 2021 | $3,872 +36.1% | $337,400 +33.9% |
| 2019 | $2,844 -4.7% | $251,900 +15.2% |
| 2018 | $2,985 +9.7% | $218,600 +15.8% |
| 2017 | $2,720 +15.8% | $188,800 +30.1% |
| 2016 | $2,349 | $145,100 +7.5% |
| 2014 | $2,349 +10.4% | $135,000 +7.9% |
| 2013 | $2,127 | $125,100 +3.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $121,100 -12.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $139,000 -7.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $150,100 -13.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $173,100 -4.6% |
| 2008 | $2,130 +0% | $181,400 -0.3% |
| 2007 | $2,130 +40.2% | $181,900 +105.1% |
| 2002 | $1,520 +11.7% | $88,700 |
| 2001 | $1,360 | $88,700 +14.5% |
| 2000 | $1,360 | $77,500 |
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Neighborhood: Central
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Stanley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Hilltop Heritage Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Foss High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Stanley
- Middle: Hilltop Heritage Middle
- High: Foss
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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- Washington
- Pierce County
- Tacoma
- 98405
- Central
- 2202 S Melrose Street
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