Come discover this beautifully updated Tudor home nestled in established South Tacoma neighborhood! Boasting 5 bedrooms, tons of natural light & the timeless appeal of built-ins, arched doorways, & coved ceilings. Enter into the charming dining area connected to the living room for ease of entertaining & accented by beautiful hardwood floors & a wood burning fireplace. Stylishly updated kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances & adorable breakfast nook. One bedroom on the main floor! 2 upstairs plus a landing & bonus area. Partially finished basement offers 2 more bedrooms & plenty of storage space. Lush, fully fenced backyard with fire pit is the perfect sanctuary to enjoy the summer. Just move right in and enjoy!
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Listed by: Keller Williams Rty Tacoma • Henry Vargas
Bought with: Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
$509,900
221 S 55th Street, Tacoma, WA 98408
5beds
2,486sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
4,800 Square Feet Lot
$534,200 Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$3,050 Estimated rent
Home value
$534,200
$507,000 - $561,000
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Wood burning fireplaceBeautiful hardwood floorsBuilt - insStainless steel appliancesFire pitBeautifully updated tudor homePlenty of storage space
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Listed by:
Henry Vargas,
Keller Williams Rty Tacoma
Bought with:
Jayna Pascua, 115691
Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2221295
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwashers_, Dryer(s), Microwaves_, Refrigerators_, SeeRemarks_, StovesRanges_, Washer(s), Dishwasher(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,486
- Total interior livable area: 2,486 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Dining Room, Security System, Walk-In Closet(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 4,800 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 5620001030
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1928
- Major remodel year: 2010
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: TPU/PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
- Water: Public, Company: TPU
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Se Tacoma
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $205/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $476,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,019
- Date on market: 5/5/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 808 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwashers, Dryers, Microwaves, Refrigerators, SeeRemarks, StovesRanges, Washers
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2024 | Sold | $509,900+4.1%$205/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2221295 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2024 | Pending sale | $489,950$197/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2221295 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $489,950+48.5%$197/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2221295 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2021 | Sold | $330,000-4.1%$133/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2018 | Sold | $344,000-1.7%$138/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1224630 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2017 | Pending sale | $349,950$141/sqft |
Source: Theory Real Estate LLC #1224630 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2017 | Listed for sale | $349,950+87%$141/sqft |
Source: Theory Real Estate LLC #1224630 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2017 | Sold | $187,100+6.9%$75/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1191404 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2017 | Pending sale | $175,000$70/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty PS #1191404 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2017 | Listed for sale | $175,000+75%$70/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty PS #1191404 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/1997 | Sold | $100,000$40/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,182 +3.3% | $476,000 +5.6% |
| 2023 | $5,019 -0.8% | $450,800 -7.5% |
| 2022 | $5,060 +5.4% | $487,300 +16.4% |
| 2021 | $4,803 +30.1% | $418,800 +33.6% |
| 2019 | $3,692 +7.3% | $313,500 +10.4% |
| 2018 | $3,440 +13.2% | $284,000 +30.5% |
| 2017 | $3,040 +17.1% | $217,700 +35.6% |
| 2016 | $2,595 | $160,500 +7.6% |
| 2014 | $2,595 +14.4% | $149,200 +9.6% |
| 2013 | $2,269 | $136,100 +5.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $129,200 -18.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $158,600 -3.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $163,600 -11.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $185,400 -7.4% |
| 2008 | $2,365 | $200,200 -0.9% |
| 2007 | $2,365 +27.8% | $202,000 +87% |
| 2002 | $1,850 +7.5% | $108,000 |
| 2001 | $1,722 | $108,000 +10.1% |
| 2000 | $1,722 | $98,100 |
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Neighborhood: South End
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