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  • Listed by: eXp Realty
    Bought with: Better Properties NW
    $535,000

    511 S 55th Street, Tacoma, WA 98408

    4beds
    2,214sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1929
    5,998.21 Square Feet Lot
    $532,400 Zestimate®
    $242/sqft
    $3,135 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $532,400

    $506,000 - $559,000

    $3,135/mo

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    What's special

    Opportunity is knocking! Fully Renovated main home has almost 1300 sf of finished space - including 2 beds on the main level and a large bedroom upstairs, and a full bath on the main floor. Gorgeous kitchen offers shaker cabinets, stainless appliances, and impressive counter tops. Living room has a cozy wood-burning fireplace. An additional 420 sf of unfinished basment includes the laundry area and plenty of storage or hobby space- plus a door to the backyard. Ready for your finishing ideas! Located behind the house with alley access, the DADU is a 1 bed, 1 bath apartment PLUS an attached one-car garage and a carport. Earn income to help pay the mortgage, rent out both, or have a fantastic home office setup! It's all move-in ready.

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    Listed by:

    Beth Rahman,

    eXp Realty

    Bought with:

    Cruz Lujan, 100988

    Better Properties NW

    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2147254MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom
    • Level: Second
    Bathroom full
    • Level: Main
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    Kitchen without eating space
    • Level: Main
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    Heating
    • Fireplace, Baseboard, Electric
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, StoveRange, Water Heater: electric, Water Heater Location: basement
    Features
    • Dining Room
    • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
    • Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,714
    • Total interior livable area: 2,214 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Detached Carport, Detached Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    • Has carport: Yes
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Laminate Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Skylight(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
    Lot
    • Size: 5,998 sqft
    • Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Fenced-Fully, Patio
    • Topography: Level
    Details
    • Additional structures: ADU Beds: 1, ADU Baths: 1
    • Parcel number: 4325001100
    • Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Poured Concrete
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Year built: 1929
    • Major remodel year: 1992

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Company: TPU
    • Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
    • Water: Public, Company: TPU

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Tacoma
    • Subdivision: South Tacoma

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Cumulative days on market: 927 days

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/7/2025Listing removed$2,400$1/sqft
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    3/19/2025Listed for rent$2,400$1/sqft
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    2/17/2024Listing removed--
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    2/9/2024Listed for rent$2,400$1/sqft
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    12/29/2023Sold$535,000-6%$242/sqft
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    11/26/2023Pending sale$569,000$257/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2155762 Report a problem
    10/31/2023Price change$569,000-1.7%$257/sqft
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    9/21/2023Price change$579,000-3.3%$262/sqft
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    9/6/2023Price change$599,000-5.7%$271/sqft
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    8/21/2023Price change$635,000-2.2%$287/sqft
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    8/9/2023Listed for sale$649,000+88.1%$293/sqft
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    2/24/2023Sold$345,000+32.7%$156/sqft
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    8/21/2020Sold$260,000+26.2%$117/sqft
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    9/9/2008Sold$206,000$93/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #28132048 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$4,993 +12.5%$458,600 +15.1%
    2023$4,437 +6.4%$398,400 -0.8%
    2022$4,171 +6.4%$401,500 +17.5%
    2021$3,921 +32.5%$341,700 +34.8%
    2019$2,959 -6.1%$253,400 +11.4%
    2018$3,152 +13%$227,500 +14.1%
    2017$2,789 +17.1%$199,400 +35.6%
    2016$2,382 $147,100 +7.5%
    2014$2,382 +14.3%$136,900 +9.4%
    2013$2,083 $125,100 +5.5%
    2012-- $118,600 -19.3%
    2011-- $147,000 -3.7%
    2010-- $152,700 -12.1%
    2009-- $173,700 -0.5%
    2008$2,046 +0%$174,500 -0.1%
    2007$2,046 +25.6%$174,700 +83.7%
    2002$1,629 +4.8%$95,100
    2001$1,555 $95,100 +7.3%
    2000$1,555 $88,600

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    Neighborhood: South End

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