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$500,000
3beds
1,300sqft

3145 Locust Avenue, University Place, WA 98466

3beds
1,300sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1955
0.27 Acres
1 Attached garage space
$385 price/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#: 2574557MLS Logo
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Living Room

Kitchen

Dining Room

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Listed by:

Sonia Grunberg,

RE/MAX Northwest

Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2574557MLS Logo

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: 8/28/2026
  • Cumulative days on market: 3 days
  • Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)

Price history

DateEventPrice
8/30/2026Listed for sale$500,000+212.5%$385/sqft
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2574557 Report a problem
10/12/2012Sold$160,000-10.6%$123/sqft
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #384690 Report a problem
9/22/2012Pending sale$179,000$138/sqft
Source: Tacoma Main #384690 Report a problem
9/11/2012Listed for sale$179,000$138/sqft
Source: Tacoma Main #384690 Report a problem
8/26/2012Pending sale$179,000$138/sqft
Source: Tacoma Main #384690 Report a problem
7/22/2012Listed for sale$179,000$138/sqft
Source: Tacoma Main #384690 Report a problem

Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax 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
$2,925/mo
Principal & interest
$2558
Property taxes
$367
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Neighborhood: 98466

Nearby schools

Narrows View Intermediate School
Grades 5-7 • 0.8 miles
10/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
10/10
Student Progress Rating
9/10
Curtis Senior High School
Grades 10-12 • 0.6 miles
9/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
9/10
College Readiness Rating
9/10
Curtis Junior High School
Grades 8-9 • 0.7 miles
6/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
8/10
Student Progress Rating
3/10

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