Experience exceptional pride of ownership in this stunning custom home offering approximately 4,300 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Perfect for both everyday living and entertaining, the home features a formal living and dining rooms with a cozy fireplace, a spacious kitchen with an eating area that opens to the inviting family room with a wood stove, and a convenient guest bath. The main-floor primary suite includes a spa-inspired 5-piece bath, with the utility room also located on the main level for added convenience. The daylight basement provides incredible flexibility with four additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a large recreation room featuring its own fireplace—ideal for guests, multi-generational living, or entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find a bonus room with an additional bathroom, perfect for a home office, media room, or playroom. Recent improvements include a new furnace, providing added comfort and peace of mind. Ideally located close to shopping, restaurants, the library, parks, and highly regarded schools, this exceptional home offers space, quality, and an outstanding location.
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Listed by: Hume Real Estate • Steven Hume
Price cut: $40K (8/1)
$885,000
3530 71st Avenue W, University Place, WA 98466
5beds
4,322sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
0.37 Acres Lot
$869,500 Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceFour additional bedroomsDaylight basementMain-floor primary suiteThoughtfully designed living space
- 46 days
- 724
- 33
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Steven Hume,
Hume Real Estate
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2556211
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Stove/Free Standing, Electric, Wood
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,322
- Total interior livable area: 4,322 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Dead End Street, Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 0220155006
- Zoning: R-1
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1980
- Major remodel year: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: City of Tacoma
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: N/A
- Water: Public, Company: City of Tacoma
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: University Place
Location
- Region: University Place
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $205/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $881,500
- Annual tax amount: $9,975
- Date on market: 7/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 47 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$869,500
$826,000 - $913,000
$4,867/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2026 | Price change | $885,000-4.3%$205/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2556211 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $925,000+131.3%$214/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2556211 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2016 | Sold | $400,000$93/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #900144 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2016 | Pending sale | $400,000$93/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #900144 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2016 | Listed for sale | $400,000+0.3%$93/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #900144 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2015 | Listing removed | $2,100 |
Source: Northwest Properties Agency Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2014 | Listed for rent | $2,100 |
Source: Northwest Properties Agency Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2014 | Listing removed | $399,000$92/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #632922 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2014 | Price change | $399,000-1.5%$92/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #632922 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2014 | Listed for sale | $405,000+9.5%$94/sqft |
Source: Tacoma North Office #632922 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2012 | Listing removed | $369,950$86/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #275808 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2011 | Price change | $369,950-7.3%$86/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #275808 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2011 | Listed for sale | $399,000$92/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Bain Associates #193644 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,974 +6.5% | $881,500 +7.6% |
| 2024 | $9,369 -3.5% | $818,900 -0.9% |
| 2023 | $9,705 +3% | $826,200 -2.4% |
| 2022 | $9,426 +6.1% | $846,800 +19.1% |
| 2021 | $8,886 +24.4% | $711,200 +27% |
| 2019 | $7,144 -9.4% | $560,000 +0% |
| 2018 | $7,883 +10.3% | $559,900 +9.7% |
| 2017 | $7,145 +1% | $510,400 +17.9% |
| 2016 | $7,074 | $432,900 +4.6% |
| 2014 | $7,074 +16.7% | $413,800 +11.7% |
| 2013 | $6,059 | $370,600 +9.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $339,500 -11.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $383,300 -4.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $399,600 -2.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $410,600 -8.1% |
| 2008 | $5,986 | $446,900 -2.7% |
| 2007 | $5,986 +21.7% | $459,400 +52.7% |
| 2002 | $4,918 +4.5% | $300,800 |
| 2001 | $4,706 | $300,800 +5.3% |
| 2000 | $4,706 | $285,700 |
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