Step into a home where every season has been celebrated, every detail cared for, and every space part of a story. This 1920 Craftsman, set on a spacious lot in University Place, blends timeless character with thoughtful updates while preserving the warmth and charm of its era. Original Fir floors, built-ins, French doors, and cozy wood-burning fireplace create a sense of history the moment you walk in. The updated kitchen features a new oven, newer countertops, and all appliances included. Major updates offer peace of mind, including plumbing (2024), furnace (2020), and water heater (2019). Bathrooms have been tastefully refreshed, highlighted by a beautifully refinished 6-foot clawfoot tub. With 4 bedrooms—including 2 on the main floor—this home offers flexible living. Upstairs opens to a lofted space with additional bedrooms, one capturing peekaboo views of Puget Sound, Fox Island, and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Outdoors, the home truly comes to life. The fully fenced front yard creates a private, welcoming space—more like a garden retreat. Over the years, it has been transformed into seasonal displays and gathering spaces, becoming a place of creativity, connection, and joy. The backyard offers a quieter escape with patio, café lighting, new lawn, and mature landscaping. Attached 2-car garage, alley access, and basement storage add functionality. More than just a place to live, this is a home that has been shared, celebrated, and deeply loved—ready for its next chapter.
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Listed by: 1 Percent Lists Tacoma
Bought with: Real Broker LLC
$625,000
2520 Locust Avenue W, University Place, WA 98466
4beds
1,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
9,374.11 Square Feet Lot
$625,700 Zestimate®
$417/sqft
$3,006 Estimated rent
Home value
$625,700
Estimated sales range
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Cozy wood-burning fireplaceUpdated kitchenMature landscapingOriginal fir floorsFrench doorsAll appliances includedPrivate welcoming space
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Mar 22
Listed by:
Chad Nolan,
1 Percent Lists Tacoma,
Rachel Veary,
1 Percent Lists Tacoma
Bought with:
Devon Clappe, 132277
Real Broker LLC
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2492354
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Second
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Loft
- Flooring: Softwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,500
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Loft, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Islands, Partial, See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 9,374 sqft
- Features: Paved, Cable TV, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, Patio, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 4765000211
- Zoning: UP
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1920
- Major remodel year: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: University Place
- Subdivision: University Place
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Sold | $625,000+1.6%$417/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2492354 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2026 | Pending sale | $615,000$410/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2492354 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $615,000+124.9%$410/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2492354 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2010 | Sold | $273,500+100.9%$182/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #29140499 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/1997 | Sold | $136,117$91/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,646 +4.8% | $480,800 +7% |
| 2023 | $5,389 -1.2% | $449,200 -6.7% |
| 2022 | $5,455 +5.9% | $481,700 +19% |
| 2021 | $5,149 +38.6% | $404,700 +28.9% |
| 2019 | $3,715 -5.1% | $314,000 +11% |
| 2018 | $3,916 +11.5% | $282,900 +14.8% |
| 2017 | $3,513 | $246,500 +20.2% |
| 2016 | -- | $205,000 |
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Neighborhood: 98466
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10University Place Primary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Curtis Junior High SchoolGrades: 8-9Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Curtis Senior High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1 mi
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