Pending inspection
$500,000
3beds
1,300sqft
3145 Locust Avenue, University Place, WA 98466
3beds
1,300sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.27 Acres Lot
$385/sqft
What's special
Vintage kitchen and bathTimeless original hardwood floorsBright living spaceNewer double-pane windowsNew roof
Immaculate 3BR/1BA University Place rambler on 11,000 SF fully fenced corner lot! Meticulously maintained home features timeless original hardwood floors, a bright living space, vintage kitchen & bath, plus peace of mind with a NEW roof and newer double-pane windows and new insulation for winter and summer efficiency. Unbeatable location close to schools, parks, and Puget Sound views. Move in now, and plan your upgrades in the comfort of this unspoiled 1955 home in a quiet sought after neighborhood.
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Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2574557
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Living Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
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Sonia Grunberg 253-307-0477 sonia@soniagrunberg.com,
RE/MAX Northwest
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2574557
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Refrigerator(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,300
- Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Paved, Patio
Details
- Parcel number: 5780001940
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal/Vinyl
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1955
- Major remodel year: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Pierce Co Sewer
- Water: Public, Company: TPU
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: University Place
Location
- Region: University Place
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $385/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $519,400
- Annual tax amount: $6,125
- Date on market: 8/30/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2026 | Pending sale | $500,000$385/sqft |
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| 8/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $500,000+212.5%$385/sqft |
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| 10/12/2012 | Sold | $160,000-10.6%$123/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #384690 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2012 | Pending sale | $179,000$138/sqft |
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| 9/11/2012 | Listed for sale | $179,000$138/sqft |
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| 8/26/2012 | Pending sale | $179,000$138/sqft |
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| 7/22/2012 | Listed for sale | $179,000$138/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,125 +2.2% | $519,400 +2.3% |
| 2024 | $5,992 +2.6% | $507,700 +3.9% |
| 2023 | $5,839 +4% | $488,500 -1.6% |
| 2022 | $5,617 +5.1% | $496,600 +18% |
| 2021 | $5,346 +41.4% | $420,900 +32.9% |
| 2019 | $3,780 -6.8% | $316,700 +9.9% |
| 2018 | $4,055 +12.6% | $288,200 +12.7% |
| 2017 | $3,602 +2% | $255,700 +22.1% |
| 2016 | $3,530 | $209,400 +4.6% |
| 2014 | $3,530 +10.5% | $200,200 +12% |
| 2013 | $3,194 | $178,800 +3.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $173,200 -14.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $202,900 -6.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $216,900 -6% |
| 2009 | -- | $230,800 -9% |
| 2008 | $3,453 | $253,700 -2.3% |
| 2007 | $3,453 +56% | $259,700 +102.7% |
| 2002 | $2,214 +8.5% | $128,100 -1.8% |
| 2001 | $2,041 | $130,500 +9.5% |
| 2000 | $2,041 | $119,200 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$3,067/mo
Principal & interest
$2700
Property taxes
$367
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Neighborhood: 98466
Nearby schools
Narrows View Intermediate School
Grades 5-7 • 0.8 miles10/10
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10/10Student Progress Rating
9/10Curtis Senior High School
Grades 10-12 • 0.6 miles9/10
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9/10Curtis Junior High School
Grades 8-9 • 0.7 miles6/10
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3/10