Quite a bit packed into this two-story home on a quiet street. Huge back yard, fully fenced with separate long dog run that runs the entire depth from front to back. Yard is flat with large deck and cutout, ready for a future hot tub. Inside are newer floors. Living room with room for most furniture. Small family room with a wall of built-ins and door to the back deck. kitchen with eating space and a view to backyard. All the bedrooms up plus a full bath. Technically there are four bedrooms so you can have this configured as three bedrooms and office or use fourth bedroom as intended. The home needs some updating so bring your ideas. The property located very near lots of amenities and a 2 minute walk to Charlotte's Blueberry Park.
Sold
Listed by: Keller Williams Rty Tacoma
Bought with: Rennie Group
$419,900
513 E 78th Street, Tacoma, WA 98404
3beds
1,312sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
5,100.88 Square Feet Lot
$418,700 Zestimate®
$320/sqft
$2,530 Estimated rent
Home value
$418,700
$394,000 - $448,000
$2,530/mo
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Large deckNewer floorsSeparate long dog run
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Listed by:
Michael Kollar,
Keller Williams Rty Tacoma
Bought with:
Ryan McGhie, 120994
Rennie Group
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2454232
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Garage
Heating
- Baseboard, Ductless, Electric
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,312
- Total interior livable area: 1,312 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Security System
Lot
- Size: 5,100 sqft
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Deck, Dog Run, Fenced-Fully, High Speed Internet
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 6664030140
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: TPU
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
- Water: Public, Company: TPU
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Tacoma
- Subdivision: Fern Hill
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Cumulative days on market: 83 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/26/2026 | Sold | $419,900$320/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2454232 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2026 | Pending sale | $419,900$320/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2454232 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $419,900$320/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2454232 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2026 | Pending sale | $419,900$320/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2454232 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2025 | Price change | $419,900-1.6%$320/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2454232 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2025 | Price change | $426,900-1.7%$325/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2454232 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $434,500+15.9%$331/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2454232 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2021 | Sold | $375,000+1.4%$286/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1799283 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2021 | Pending sale | $370,000$282/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1799283 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2021 | Price change | $370,000-4.9%$282/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1799283 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2021 | Listed for sale | $389,000+183.8%$296/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1799283 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2012 | Sold | $137,055$104/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #256608 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,061 +4.6% | $372,800 +7% |
| 2023 | $3,883 +0.6% | $348,500 -6.2% |
| 2022 | $3,859 +7% | $371,400 +18.1% |
| 2021 | $3,609 +29.2% | $314,400 +32.3% |
| 2019 | $2,793 -3.6% | $237,700 +10.7% |
| 2018 | $2,898 +11.7% | $214,700 +17.1% |
| 2017 | $2,594 +15.7% | $183,300 +32.1% |
| 2016 | $2,243 | $138,800 +7.7% |
| 2014 | $2,243 +17.6% | $128,900 +13.7% |
| 2013 | $1,908 | $113,400 +4.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $108,600 -11.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $122,400 -11% |
| 2010 | -- | $137,500 -9.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $151,900 -6.2% |
| 2008 | $1,970 | $161,900 -3.7% |
| 2007 | $1,970 +18.8% | $168,200 +73.8% |
| 2002 | $1,658 +3.5% | $96,800 |
| 2001 | $1,602 | $96,800 +6% |
| 2000 | $1,602 | $91,300 |
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Neighborhood: South End
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Larchmont Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Baker Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 1/10Mt Tahoma High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.5 mi
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- Pierce County
- Tacoma
- 98404
- South End
- 513 E 78th Street
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