Timeless Craftsman charm & stylish modern updates come together in this beautifully maintained South Tacoma home! Nestled in an established neighborhood just minutes from freeways, Tacoma Mall, restaurants, shopping & more, this home offers the perfect blend of character, comfort & convenience. The bright living & dining rooms feature gorgeous hardwood floors, abundant natural light from oversized windows & a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The remodeled kitchen showcases newer stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinet space, LVP flooring & a stylish backsplash. Enjoy your morning coffee or summer breakfasts in the charming sunlit breakfast nook just off the kitchen. The main floor includes a bedroom & full bath, while upstairs you'll find fresh paint, brand-new carpet (2026) & three bedroom (two generously sized!), along with a second full bath. The spacious unfinished basement/garage offers endless possibilities for storage, hobbies, a workshop or future expansion. Step outside to the large, fully fenced backyard, complete with a firepit & storage shed—perfect for summer barbecues, entertaining, gardening or providing plenty of room for your furry friends to play. Major improvements provide peace of mind, including a new sewer line (2019), remodeled kitchen (2021), torch-down roof (2021), exterior paint (2021), interior paint (2021-2026) & new upstairs carpet (2026). A wonderful opportunity to own a move-in ready home with classic character & thoughtful updates throughout!
Pending
Listed by: Keller Williams Rty Tacoma • Justin C. Smith
$469,900
228 S 55th Street, Tacoma, WA 98408
4beds
2,574sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
4,800 Square Feet Lot
$471,400 Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood-burning fireplaceTimeless craftsman charmStylish modern updatesRemodeled kitchenGorgeous hardwood floorsLarge fully fenced backyardCharming sunlit breakfast nook
- 25 days |
- 762 |
- 56 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Justin C. Smith,
Keller Williams Rty Tacoma
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2540382
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
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: Garage
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl Plank, 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: 2,574
- Total interior livable area: 2,574 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
- Has attached 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
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 4,800 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 5620001150
- 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, Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1928
- Major remodel year: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: TPU
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
- Water: Public, Company: TPU
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Se Tacoma
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $183/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $428,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,836
- Date on market: 6/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 18 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$471,400
$448,000 - $495,000
$2,883/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Pending sale | $469,900$183/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2540382 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $469,900+171.6%$183/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2540382 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,500$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2004 | Sold | $173,000+44.2%$67/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #24095489 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2003 | Sold | $120,000$47/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #23121982 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,665 +3.5% | $428,400 +5.8% |
| 2023 | $4,509 -3.7% | $404,900 -10.2% |
| 2022 | $4,682 +5.7% | $450,800 +16.7% |
| 2021 | $4,430 +30.2% | $386,200 +33.3% |
| 2019 | $3,403 +2.2% | $289,800 +10.7% |
| 2018 | $3,328 +13.2% | $261,700 +24.3% |
| 2017 | $2,942 +17.2% | $210,600 +35.6% |
| 2016 | $2,510 | $155,300 +7.6% |
| 2014 | $2,510 +14% | $144,300 +9.7% |
| 2013 | $2,202 | $131,600 +4.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $125,400 -18.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $154,100 -3.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $159,200 -3.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $165,000 -8% |
| 2008 | $2,117 +0% | $179,400 -0.8% |
| 2007 | $2,117 +1233.8% | $180,800 +84.3% |
| 2002 | $159 | $98,100 |
| 2001 | -- | $98,100 +10.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $89,100 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: South End
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Fawcett Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Stewart Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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- South End
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