Live beautifully in this tastefully updated home within a desirable gated community! You'll love the open-concept layout centered around your inviting fireplace—perfect for gatherings or relaxing evenings. The modern kitchen boasts newer stainless-steel appliances and plenty of prep space. Upstairs, all large bedrooms offer comfort and privacy, while the primary suite includes a walk-in closet and spa-inspired ensuite. The oversized garage gives you space for cars, storage, and all your favorite toys!
Sold
Listed by: Redfin • Brian James Slete
Bought with: John L. Scott, Inc
$577,450
5204 79th Street W, Lakewood, WA 98499
4beds
2,248sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
4,861 Square Feet Lot
$580,000 Zestimate®
$257/sqft
$3,027 Estimated rent
Home value
$580,000
$545,000 - $621,000
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Inviting fireplaceModern kitchenOversized garagePrimary suiteWalk-in closetSpa-inspired ensuiteLarge bedrooms
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Listed by:
Brian James Slete,
Redfin,
Loren D. Ellingson,
Redfin
Bought with:
James Ngugi, 22000814
John L. Scott, Inc
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2446829
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,248
- Total interior livable area: 2,248 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 4,861 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Dead End Street, Paved, Sidewalk, Athletic Court, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, Gated Entry, High Speed Internet, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 4001210320
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Wood Siding, Wood Products, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1996
- Major remodel year: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Pierce County
- Water: Private, Company: Lakewood Water
- Utilities for property: Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lakewood
HOA
- Services included: Road Maintenance
- HOA fee: $150 monthly
Location
- Region: Lakewood
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $257/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $481,300
- Annual tax amount: $5,558
- Date on market: 1/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 202 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | Sold | $577,450-1.3%$257/sqft |
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| 11/16/2025 | Pending sale | $585,000$260/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2446829 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $585,000+292.6%$260/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2446829 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/3/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,435+28.5%$1/sqft |
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| 12/5/2018 | Listing removed | $1,895$1/sqft |
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| 11/27/2018 | Price change | $1,895-5%$1/sqft |
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| 11/17/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,995+17.7%$1/sqft |
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| 2/17/2016 | Listing removed | $1,695$1/sqft |
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| 2/2/2016 | Price change | $1,695-5.6%$1/sqft |
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| 12/30/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,795$1/sqft |
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| 11/4/1996 | Sold | $149,000$66/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,558 +0.9% | $481,300 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,511 -32.6% | $471,700 -3.7% |
| 2022 | $8,174 +57.3% | $490,000 +18.6% |
| 2021 | $5,197 +25.1% | $413,100 +28.9% |
| 2019 | $4,154 -5.6% | $320,500 +4% |
| 2018 | $4,398 +11.2% | $308,100 +12.5% |
| 2017 | $3,955 +3.3% | $273,900 +24% |
| 2016 | $3,830 | $220,800 +2.5% |
| 2014 | $3,830 +106.4% | $215,400 +19.4% |
| 2013 | $1,855 | $180,400 -11% |
| 2012 | -- | $202,700 -9.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $224,500 +1.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $222,100 -6.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $238,100 -11.9% |
| 2008 | $3,694 +0% | $270,400 -4.9% |
| 2007 | $3,694 +23.6% | $284,300 +73.6% |
| 2002 | $2,988 -3.8% | $163,800 |
| 2001 | $3,107 | $163,800 -3.5% |
| 2000 | $3,107 | $169,700 |
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Neighborhood: Dower
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- Pierce County
- Lakewood
- 98499
- Dower
- 5204 79th Street W
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