Charming Hilltop Craftsman offers privacy, character, and views in a quiet neighborhood just minutes from downtown Tacoma! This tastefully updated historic home blends classic charm with modern touches across 1,450 square feet. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, the home offers an open and inviting floor plan with spacious living and dining areas—perfect for entertaining. Cozy up by the wood-burning fireplace or gather in the beautifully updated kitchen, the heart of the home, with easy access to the back porch—ideal for morning coffee while enjoying Mt. Rainier views! The partially finished basement provides an additional 960 square feet, offering excellent storage or future potential. Outside, the fully fenced backyard is a private oasis with fresh landscaping, a raised garden bed, and a patio space perfect for relaxing or hosting. A detached two-car garage adds convenience and functionality. Conveniently located near neighborhood parks, Tacoma’s Brewery District, and public transportation, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort, charm, and urban accessibility.
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Listed by: homecoin.com • Jonathan Minerick
Bought with: Better Properties Gig Harbor
$508,000
2517 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
3beds
2,410sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1919
4,874 Square Feet Lot
$506,300 Zestimate®
$211/sqft
$2,573 Estimated rent
Home value
$506,300
$481,000 - $537,000
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Wood-burning fireplaceDetached two-car garageRaised garden bedFully fenced backyardFresh landscapingBeautifully updated kitchenPrivate oasis
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Listed by:
Jonathan Minerick,
homecoin.com
Bought with:
Aleah Clark, 136756
Better Properties Gig Harbor
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2516195
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: First Floor Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bedroom
- Description: West Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 160
- Dimensions: 16 x 10
Bedroom
- Description: East Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Bathroom full
- Description: Main Bath
- Level: Main
- Area: 54
- Dimensions: 9 x 6
Family room
- Description: Family Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 378
- Dimensions: 27 x 14
Kitchen with eating space
- Description: Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Dishwasher(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,410
- Total interior livable area: 2,410 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Dining Room
Lot
- Size: 4,874 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 7685006090
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal/Vinyl, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Built-Up
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1919
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
- Water: Public, Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park
- Subdivision: Tacoma
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $211/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $430,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,720
- Date on market: 6/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 36 days
- Listing terms: Assumable,Conventional,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Sold | $508,000+4.7%$211/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2516195 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2026 | Pending sale | $485,000$201/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $485,000+2.1%$201/sqft |
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| 5/8/2024 | Sold | $475,000+72.9%$197/sqft |
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| 2/24/2017 | Sold | $274,719+102.8%$114/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1068056 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2016 | Sold | $135,450-32.3%$56/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1026558 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2016 | Price change | $200,000+17.7%$83/sqft |
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| 10/25/2016 | Price change | $169,900-15%$70/sqft |
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| 10/21/2016 | Price change | $200,000+8.1%$83/sqft |
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| 10/12/2016 | Price change | $185,000-7.5%$77/sqft |
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| 9/9/2016 | Listed for sale | $200,000-1.9%$83/sqft |
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| 9/2/2016 | Sold | $203,916-8.1%$85/sqft |
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| 6/12/2008 | Listing removed | $222,000$92/sqft |
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| 5/7/2008 | Listed for sale | $222,000+10.2%$92/sqft |
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| 9/8/2006 | Sold | $201,500+333%$84/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #26034854 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2001 | Sold | $46,535$19/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,684 +4.1% | $430,100 +6.4% |
| 2023 | $4,500 -2.9% | $404,100 -9.4% |
| 2022 | $4,632 +8.4% | $446,000 +19.7% |
| 2021 | $4,274 +31% | $372,600 +30.8% |
| 2019 | $3,264 +3% | $284,800 +13.5% |
| 2018 | $3,168 +16.6% | $251,000 +25.2% |
| 2017 | $2,717 +11.7% | $200,400 +35.2% |
| 2016 | $2,432 | $148,200 +6% |
| 2014 | $2,432 +12% | $139,800 +6.4% |
| 2013 | $2,173 | $131,400 +6.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $123,700 -14.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $145,000 -12.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $165,200 -16.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $198,200 -2.3% |
| 2008 | $2,371 +0% | $202,800 +0.1% |
| 2007 | $2,371 +39.4% | $202,500 +103.9% |
| 2002 | $1,701 +10.4% | $99,300 |
| 2001 | $1,541 | $99,300 +13.1% |
| 2000 | $1,541 | $87,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Central
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Edna Travis ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Hilltop Heritage Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 7/10Stadium High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Travis
- Middle: Hilltop Heritage Middle
- High: Stadium
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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