Beautifully maintained and updated one level living in a quiet and convenient location near Charlotte's Blueberry Park! You'll love this turn-key home. The level fenced yard is nicely landscaped and has a roomy detached storage shed for your lawn tools and toys. Back is fenced and private with three patio seating areas. There are solar panels in place for efficient and green energy! Rooms are spacious and have updated materials throughout. You will especially love the primary bedroom; it is expansive with loads of room for your big bedroom set! Rooms are light and bright thanks to abundant well-placed windows, and the bath and kitchen are gleaming and ready for you. All you'll need to do is unpack and begin celebrating life here everyday.
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Listed by: Coldwell Banker Bain
Bought with: Redfin
$415,000
517 E 78th Street, Tacoma, WA 98404
3beds
1,065sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
5,100.88 Square Feet Lot
$406,600 Zestimate®
$390/sqft
$2,277 Estimated rent
Home value
$406,600
$378,000 - $435,000
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Listed by:
Edward Tropp,
Coldwell Banker Bain
Bought with:
Pamela Davison, 21029991
Redfin
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2368295
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
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
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Wall Unit(s), Electric, Solar PV
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Utility
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Laminate, Stone
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,065
- Total interior livable area: 1,065 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 5,100 sqft
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Fenced-Fully, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, Outbuildings, Patio
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 6664030130
- Zoning: res
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: No
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1971
- Major remodel year: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: TPU
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
- Water: Public, Company: TPU
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Tacoma
- Subdivision: Larchmont
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,State Bond,VA Loan
- Cumulative days on market: 250 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2025 | Sold | $415,000$390/sqft |
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| 5/21/2025 | Pending sale | $415,000$390/sqft |
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| 5/13/2025 | Contingent | $415,000$390/sqft |
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| 5/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $415,000+20.3%$390/sqft |
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| 11/25/2022 | Sold | $345,000+1.5%$324/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2006582 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2022 | Pending sale | $339,900$319/sqft |
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| 11/2/2022 | Price change | $339,900-2.9%$319/sqft |
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| 10/27/2022 | Price change | $349,900-2.8%$329/sqft |
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| 10/23/2022 | Price change | $359,900-2.7%$338/sqft |
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| 10/12/2022 | Listed for sale | $369,900+34.5%$347/sqft |
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| 6/21/2019 | Sold | $275,000$258/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1446370 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2019 | Pending sale | $275,000$258/sqft |
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| 4/30/2019 | Listed for sale | $275,000+10.1%$258/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2018 | Sold | $249,719+2.1%$234/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1329306 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2018 | Pending sale | $244,500$230/sqft |
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| 8/27/2018 | Price change | $244,500-2%$230/sqft |
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| 8/14/2018 | Price change | $249,500-2.2%$234/sqft |
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| 7/21/2018 | Listed for sale | $255,000+62.4%$239/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Professionals #1329306 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2013 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 10/17/2013 | Price change | $1,200-4%$1/sqft |
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| 9/6/2013 | Listed for rent | $1,250$1/sqft |
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| 4/18/2005 | Sold | $157,000+30.8%$147/sqft |
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| 4/18/2003 | Sold | $120,000+10.9%$113/sqft |
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| 3/24/2000 | Sold | $108,196$102/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,632 +4.4% | $333,300 +6.7% |
| 2023 | $3,480 +3.2% | $312,300 -3.7% |
| 2022 | $3,372 +7.3% | $324,300 +18.5% |
| 2021 | $3,143 +32.4% | $273,700 +34.3% |
| 2019 | $2,375 -3.1% | $203,800 +11.7% |
| 2018 | $2,451 +12.8% | $182,400 +17.8% |
| 2017 | $2,173 +14.5% | $154,900 +32.2% |
| 2016 | $1,898 | $117,200 +7.5% |
| 2014 | $1,898 +14.4% | $109,000 +14.5% |
| 2013 | $1,659 | $95,200 +0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $94,400 -18.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $115,700 -11.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $130,600 -9.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $144,200 -6% |
| 2008 | $1,866 +0% | $153,400 -3.7% |
| 2007 | $1,866 +16.4% | $159,300 +70.2% |
| 2002 | $1,603 +6.1% | $93,600 |
| 2001 | $1,511 | $93,600 +8.7% |
| 2000 | $1,511 | $86,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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: 3.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Larchmont
- Middle: Baker
- High: Mt Tahoma
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Washington
- Pierce County
- Tacoma
- 98404
- South End
- 517 E 78th Street
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