Investors!! Prime Location!! Don’t miss this fantastic investment opportunity in the highly desirable Ruston area of Tacoma! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath, single-story home offers 936 square feet of living space plus a spacious 297-square-foot attached garage & a ductless heat pump. Situated on a fenced lot, the property features a new roof, providing a great head start for your renovation or rental plans. There is a large shed for extra storage and fruit trees in the backyard. Whether you’re looking to flip, remodel, or add to your investment portfolio, this home has excellent potential. Pride of ownership for over 40 years! Enjoy an unbeatable location just minutes from shopping, waterfront dining, local boutiques, parks, and all the amenities that make the Ruston waterfront one of Tacoma’s most sought-after destinations. With strong neighborhood appeal and easy access to everything the area has to offer, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. Bring your vision and unlock the potential of this well-located investor special!
Pending
Listed by: Century 21 Van Dorm Realty • Chase Lipke
$375,000
5133 N 38th Street, Tacoma, WA 98407
3beds
936sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1969
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$378,100 Zestimate®
$401/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Ductless heat pumpFenced lotNew roof
- 32 days
- 227
- 21
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Aug 05
Listed by:
Chase Lipke,
Century 21 Van Dorm Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2563087
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Garage
Heating
- Ductless, Electric
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Dishwasher(s), Refrigerator(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 936
- Total interior livable area: 936 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, RV Parking
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 100
- Features: Paved, Fenced-Fully, Outbuildings, RV Parking
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 6685000324
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1969
- Major remodel year: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Tacoma PUD
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Tacoma
- Water: Public, Company: City of Tacoma
- Utilities for property: Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Tacoma
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $401/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $417,500
- Annual tax amount: $4,648
- Offers reviewed: 08/05/2026
- Date on market: 7/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 33 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Leased Equipment, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Estimated market value
$378,100
$359,000 - $397,000
$2,646/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2026 | Pending sale | $375,000$401/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2563087 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $375,000$401/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2563087 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,553 -2% | $417,500 -2.2% |
| 2024 | $4,648 +9.5% | $426,800 +12% |
| 2023 | $4,246 +2.2% | $381,200 -4.7% |
| 2022 | $4,155 +632.1% | $399,900 +311.9% |
| 2021 | $567 -82% | $97,080 -61.7% |
| 2019 | $3,156 -7% | $253,500 +4.4% |
| 2018 | $3,393 +17.1% | $242,700 +13% |
| 2017 | $2,897 +12.4% | $214,700 +39.1% |
| 2016 | $2,576 | $154,400 +4.3% |
| 2014 | $2,576 +17% | $148,100 +15.5% |
| 2013 | $2,202 | $128,200 +2.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $125,400 -14.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $146,000 -9.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $162,000 -6.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $172,500 -7.2% |
| 2008 | $2,184 | $185,800 -0.4% |
| 2007 | $2,184 +27.1% | $186,500 +85.9% |
| 2002 | $1,718 +2.8% | $100,300 |
| 2001 | $1,671 | $100,300 +5.4% |
| 2000 | $1,671 | $95,200 |
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