Adult Family Home opportunity in a well-established Tacoma neighborhood. Previously licensed for 6 clients, this AFH features 5 bedrooms, including 4 private rooms and 1 shared room. The property offers a 600+ sq. ft. patio, a detached backyard shed, and a convenient location with quick access to I-5 and downtown Tacoma. It is just one block from Stewart Heights Park & Pool and only 4 miles from St. Joseph Medical Center. Whether you are looking to start or expand your Adult Family Home business, this property presents an excellent opportunity in a desirable and accessible location. Buyer to verify current licensing and AFH requirements.
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Listed by: Lookup Realty • Kevin Mugi • 206-661-9634
$700,000
243 E 61st Street, Tacoma, WA 98404
5beds
1,730sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
5,998 Square Feet Lot
$688,800 Zestimate®
$405/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached backyard shed
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Kevin Mugi 206-661-9634 mugi@lookupnw.com,
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Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2554941
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 5
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s)
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Laminate
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,730
- Total interior livable area: 1,730 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s)
Lot
- Size: 5,998 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gated Entry, Outbuildings
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 2520300200
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition,Torch Down
Condition
- Year built: 1955
- Major remodel year: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: TPU
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
- Water: Public, Company: TPU
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Tacoma
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $405/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $453,600
- Annual tax amount: $4,631
- Date on market: 7/22/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s)
Estimated market value
$688,800
$654,000 - $723,000
$3,133/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $700,000+34.6%$405/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2554941 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2022 | Sold | $520,000+7.2%$301/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1912779 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2022 | Pending sale | $485,000$280/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1912779 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2022 | Listed for sale | $485,000+44.8%$280/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1912779 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2019 | Sold | $335,000+6.3%$194/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1516556 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2019 | Pending sale | $315,000$182/sqft |
Source: Best Choice Realty LLC #1516556 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2019 | Listed for sale | $315,000+72.1%$182/sqft |
Source: Best Choice Realty LLC #1516556 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2019 | Sold | $183,000-12.9%$106/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2019 | Pending sale | $210,000$121/sqft |
Source: Better Properties South Hill #1408760 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2019 | Price change | $210,000-4.5%$121/sqft |
Source: Better Properties South Hill #1408760 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2019 | Price change | $219,950-8.3%$127/sqft |
Source: Better Properties South Hill #1408760 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2019 | Listed for sale | $239,950+71.4%$139/sqft |
Source: Better Properties South Hill #1408760 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2008 | Sold | $140,000-23%$81/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #27203378 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2007 | Sold | $181,800+7%$105/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2005 | Sold | $169,900+12.4%$98/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #25000699 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2002 | Sold | $151,183$87/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,945 +6.8% | $453,600 +6.7% |
| 2024 | $4,631 +4.9% | $425,300 +7.3% |
| 2023 | $4,413 +6.1% | $396,300 -1% |
| 2022 | $4,158 +6.8% | $400,200 +18% |
| 2021 | $3,892 +29.1% | $339,200 +31.4% |
| 2019 | $3,015 -4.7% | $258,100 +11.3% |
| 2018 | $3,163 +12.5% | $231,800 +15.8% |
| 2017 | $2,811 +14.9% | $200,100 +33% |
| 2016 | $2,448 | $150,400 +6.9% |
| 2014 | $2,448 +15% | $140,700 +14.4% |
| 2013 | $2,129 | $123,000 +1.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $121,200 -18.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $148,000 -10.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $164,600 -8.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $180,600 -5.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $190,500 -4.3% |
| 2007 | $2,331 +19.8% | $199,100 +75.3% |
| 2002 | $1,946 +5.2% | $113,600 |
| 2001 | $1,850 | $113,600 +7.8% |
| 2000 | $1,850 | $105,400 |
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Neighborhood: Eastside-ENACT
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fawcett
- Middle: Stewart
- 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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