Every house has a history! This charming craftsman has had only 3 owners since it was built in 1910. Purchased in the 1950s by owners #2 a local artist; pinstriper, sign painter, woodworker, hobby pilot, WWII Nvy veteran & his wife, an accomplished seamstress. The home was residence & showroom. The garage, workshop/studio for all his creative & professional pursuits. Everything unique about this house was either handsewn, handpicked, or handcrafted in the garage, incl. the kitchen cabinetry, collectible vintage Berggren tiles, theater curtains, & replica of Ft Nisqually. Owners #3 have w care preserved what was created. The home sits off the road on an oversized .22 acre lot. The nostalgic interior features tall ceilings, a lg retro kitchen, built-ins, spacious main floor bdrms, a roomy combined lving/dining room, orig doors & woodwork. A stairwell leads to a nearly 400' attic! Updates to the home incl new roof, skirting, refin. old gwth pine floors, updated elect. systm, new panel, & new appliances. Need storage for cars/toys/creative space? Perhaps the HUGE 1000+' grge w/shop & office will do? Outside, find a lvly property w mature lndscping, fencing, massive 15×44 cov. RV/boat parking, lush, prvt backyard & a lg covered patio, perfect for year round activities. 2 min to I-5 & 1 block from a #48 bus stop means easy access! Close distance to schools. The neighborhood is diverse culturally & has great dining options! A true gem. Don't let this opportunity pass you by.
Pending
Listed by: Commencement Bay Brokers LLC • Nicolas Lind
Price cut: $10K (6/11)
$480,000
4837 S Sheridan Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98408
2beds
1,032sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$2,956/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
9,374 Square Feet Lot
$477,400 Zestimate®
$465/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming craftsmanCollectible vintage berggren tilesSits off the roadNew appliances
- 78 days |
- 191 |
- 11 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nicolas Lind,
Commencement Bay Brokers LLC
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2524000
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
Other
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,032
- Total interior livable area: 1,032 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Detached Garage, RV Parking
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 8
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 9,374 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Fenced-Partially, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking, Shop
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 7785001980
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 1/2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1915
- Major remodel year: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: TPU
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
- Water: See Remarks, Company: TPU
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: South Tacoma
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $465/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $366,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,993
- Date on market: 6/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 60 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$477,400
$454,000 - $501,000
$2,087/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/12/2026 | Pending sale | $480,000$465/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2524000 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2026 | Price change | $480,000-2%$465/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2524000 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $490,000+197%$475/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2524000 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2017 | Sold | $165,000$160/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1072644 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2017 | Pending sale | $165,000$160/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #1072644 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2017 | Listed for sale | $165,000$160/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #1072644 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,994 +4.3% | $366,600 +6.7% |
| 2023 | $3,829 -5.1% | $343,700 -11.5% |
| 2022 | $4,036 +9.5% | $388,400 +21% |
| 2021 | $3,684 +34.4% | $321,000 +30% |
| 2019 | $2,740 -7.7% | $247,000 +17.3% |
| 2018 | $2,968 +17.1% | $210,600 +12.2% |
| 2017 | $2,535 +5822.6% | $187,700 +36.7% |
| 2016 | $43 | $137,300 +6% |
| 2014 | $43 -5.1% | $129,500 +8.2% |
| 2013 | $45 | $119,700 +5.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $113,800 -15.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $135,300 -7.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $146,400 -12.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $167,800 -7.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $181,600 -2.2% |
| 2007 | $34 -74.5% | $185,600 +91.3% |
| 2002 | $135 | $97,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $97,000 +10.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $87,800 |
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Neighborhood: South End
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Mann Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Angelo Giaudrone Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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