Welcome to the heart of Tacoma’s McKinley neighborhood, where opportunity and location come together. This charming starter home offers a functional layout with separate living, dining, and kitchen spaces, creating a comfortable flow for everyday living. With two bedrooms and one bathroom, it provides flexibility, whether you’re just getting started or looking to downsize.Set on a lot with alley access, the detached garage offers convenient parking plus additional space for vehicles or storage. There’s plenty of upside here for those looking to personalize and add value over time, whether through updates, design touches, or simply making it your own.Location is a standout feature. Just blocks from the bus line and minutes to I-5, commuting north or south is simple and efficient. You’re also close to schools, parks, the Tacoma Dome, the Port, and all the energy of Downtown Tacoma.Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking for your next investment opportunity, this is a home with a strong location, and real potential is definitely one to see in person.
Sold
Listed by: Windermere Prof Partners
Bought with: eXp Realty
$288,000
3596 E Howe Street, Tacoma, WA 98404
2beds
749sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
5,000.69 Square Feet Lot
$288,500 Zestimate®
$385/sqft
$1,965 Estimated rent
Home value
$288,500
$271,000 - $306,000
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Lot with alley access
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Offers reviewed: Apr 04
Listed by:
Edward Izumizaki,
Windermere Prof Partners
Bought with:
Aaron Patrick Wilder, 124957
eXp Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2501102
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary 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
Heating
- Baseboard, Fireplace Insert, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 749
- Total interior livable area: 749 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dining Room
Lot
- Size: 5,000 sqft
- Features: Paved
Details
- Parcel number: 5670001150
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Products
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: TPU
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public, Company: TPU
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Tacoma
- Subdivision: McKinley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2026 | Sold | $288,000+10.8%$385/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2501102 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2026 | Pending sale | $260,000$347/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2501102 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $260,000$347/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2501102 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,110 +6.3% | $285,200 +8.8% |
| 2023 | $2,924 -0.4% | $262,200 -7.1% |
| 2022 | $2,936 +7.1% | $282,300 +18.3% |
| 2021 | $2,741 +35.6% | $238,600 +35.5% |
| 2019 | $2,022 -3.9% | $176,100 +13.5% |
| 2018 | $2,104 +16% | $155,200 +16.8% |
| 2017 | $1,813 +12.8% | $132,900 +37.4% |
| 2016 | $1,608 | $96,700 +4.8% |
| 2014 | $1,608 +14% | $92,300 +13.1% |
| 2013 | $1,411 | $81,600 +1.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $80,200 -16.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $95,600 -10.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $106,800 -13.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $123,900 -9.1% |
| 2008 | $1,614 | $136,300 -1% |
| 2007 | $1,614 +32.7% | $137,700 +93.9% |
| 2002 | $1,217 +12.1% | $71,000 |
| 2001 | $1,085 | $71,000 +14.9% |
| 2000 | $1,085 | $61,800 |
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Neighborhood: Eastside-ENACT
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Blix Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Stewart Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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- Washington
- Pierce County
- Tacoma
- 98404
- Eastside-ENACT
- 3596 E Howe Street
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