This well-maintained 2-bedroom, 3-bath rambler offers 2,232 sq ft of comfortable living on a private 0.43-acre lot just off South Orchard Street. Enjoy the peaceful, secluded setting, spacious rooms, large bonus room, and inviting back deck with roll-out sunshade—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The bonus room provides flexible space for an office, hobbies, media room, or other needs. Accessibility features add convenience, while the drive-through garage offers exceptional flexibility for vehicles, storage, and projects. A propane-fueled whole-house generator provides added peace of mind, and the yard sprinkler system helps maintain the grounds. A rare opportunity to enjoy country living with convenient access to University Place, Lakewood, and Tacoma!
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Listed by: Triwood Realty • Ruth Beyette
$735,000
5204 53rd Street W, University Place, WA 98467
2beds
2,232sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
0.43 Acres Lot
$712,000 Zestimate®
$329/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 6 days |
- 112 |
- 1 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Aug 28
Listed by:
Ruth Beyette,
Triwood Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2571983
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s)
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,232
- Total interior livable area: 2,232 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Wired for Generator
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Features: Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio, Propane, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 0220235009
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Wired for Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1980
- Major remodel year: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Tacoma Utility
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public, Company: Tacoma Utility
- Utilities for property: Dish, Lightcurve
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: University Place
Location
- Region: University Place
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $329/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $640,100
- Annual tax amount: $7,718
- Offers reviewed: 08/28/2026
- Date on market: 8/19/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Estimated market value
$712,000
$676,000 - $748,000
$3,154/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $735,000+183%$329/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2571983 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2015 | Sold | $259,719+61.2%$116/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/1997 | Sold | $161,130$72/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,718 -0.1% | $640,100 +1.2% |
| 2024 | $7,724 +4.7% | $632,200 +3.6% |
| 2023 | $7,375 +6.1% | $610,300 -2.8% |
| 2022 | $6,951 +7.4% | $628,100 +22.6% |
| 2021 | $6,473 +18.3% | $512,300 +24.6% |
| 2019 | $5,472 | $411,000 +0.8% |
| 2018 | -- | $407,900 +16% |
| 2017 | $4,470 | $351,500 +36.6% |
| 2016 | $4,470 | $257,400 +3.4% |
| 2014 | $4,470 -3.5% | $249,000 +0.7% |
| 2013 | $4,630 | $247,200 -1.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $250,000 -14% |
| 2011 | -- | $290,700 -0.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $291,400 |
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Neighborhood: 98467
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Whittier Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 1.4 mi
- 3/10Gray Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Foss High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
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