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  • Listed by: John L. Scott Des Moines • Paul Lau
    Bought with: Triwood Realty
    $665,000

    221 S 96th Street, Tacoma, WA 98444

    4beds
    2,449sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1914
    0.89 Acres Lot
    $611,200 Zestimate®
    $272/sqft
    $3,448 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $611,200

    $568,000 - $654,000

    $3,448/mo

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    What's special

    Additional parking under carportFormal dining
    Attention investors, developers, builders, mechanics or anyone who has need for a 1,406 sqft 3-bay garage. Sited on a level 38,768 Sqft lot near the confluence of SR 7 & SR 512, this well maintained 4Br/1.75Ba features spacious living room with fireplace, formal dining, roomy kitchen with dine-in space and additional parking under carport. Property is connected to sewer, fully fenced and gated for privacy. Capitalize on the newly enacted HB 1110 incentivizes higher density. Preliminary indication from City of Tacoma suggested as many as 51 units could be built on this site. Buyer to verify all information to own satisfaction.

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    Listed by:

    Paul Lau,

    John L. Scott Des Moines

    Bought with:

    Leon D. Harper, 18115

    Triwood Realty

    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2434139MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Bathroom three quarter
    • 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, Forced Air, Electric
    Cooling
    • Forced Air, Heat Pump
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Basement
    Features
    • Dining Room
    • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: See Remarks, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,449
    • Total interior livable area: 2,449 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 7
    • Parking features: Detached Carport, Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking
    • Garage spaces: 7
    • Has carport: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: One and One Half
    • Stories: 1
    • Entry location: Main
    • Patio & porch: Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
    Lot
    • Size: 0.89 Acres
    • Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Value In Land, Fenced-Fully, Gated Entry, Patio, Propane, RV Parking, Shop
    • Topography: Level
    • Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0320333273
    • Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Metal/Vinyl
    • Foundation: Poured Concrete
    • Roof: Metal
    Condition
    • Good
    • Year built: 1914

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Company: PSE
    • Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Tacoma
    • Water: Public, Company: City of Tacoma

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Fern Hill
    Location
    • Region: Tacoma

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $272/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $556,800
    • Annual tax amount: $6,060
    • Date on market: 12/1/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 117 days
    • Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/4/2025Sold$665,000-1.5%$272/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2434139 Report a problem
    9/22/2025Pending sale$675,000$276/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2434139 Report a problem
    9/18/2025Listed for sale$675,000+17.4%$276/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2434139 Report a problem
    6/9/2023Sold$575,000-8.7%$235/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1974300 Report a problem
    4/20/2023Pending sale$629,995$257/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #NWM1974300 Report a problem
    3/29/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    3/3/2023Price change$629,995-7.3%$257/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #NWM1974300 Report a problem
    1/27/2023Listed for rent$2,395$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    7/27/2022Listed for sale$679,500+4.5%$277/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1974300 Report a problem
    3/16/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Keller Williams Report a problem
    6/4/2020Listed for sale$650,000$265/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty PS #1609370 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$6,060 +6%$556,800 +8.4%
    2023$5,715 +1.1%$513,500 -5.7%
    2022$5,655 +7.5%$544,700 +18.7%
    2021$5,263 +24.2%$459,000 +28.1%
    2019$4,236 -6.4%$358,300 +9.9%
    2018$4,528 +13.9%$326,000 +13.7%
    2017$3,977 +11.9%$286,700 +30.4%
    2016$3,553 $219,800 +7.5%
    2014$3,553 +22.8%$204,400 +15.6%
    2013$2,894 $176,800 +7.2%
    2012-- $164,900 -21.7%
    2011-- $210,500 -6.8%
    2010-- $225,800 -15.6%
    2009-- $267,400 -8%
    2008$3,545 $290,700 -4.1%
    2007$3,545 +32.3%$303,100 +94.9%
    2002$2,680 -2.4%$155,500 -0.6%
    2001$2,746 $156,500
    2000$2,746 $156,500
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: South End

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Fern Hill
    • Middle: Baker
    • High: Mt Tahoma

    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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    Estimated market value
    $611,200
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