Exuding a casual living style in the North End of Tacoma with this Farmhouse. This home is 3 Bdrm 1.75 bath, Featuring original fir floors, trim and built-ins, beautiful fireplace, Spacious living room with original buffet, large windows to enjoy the mature landscaping (blooming camellias flowers), Kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances with a breakfast bar for your morning coffee, Bedroom off the kitchen with full bathroom, new roof, gutters & paint. A detached carport, fenced backyard, alley access offers the potential for a DADU. Located within close proximity to Point Ruston, Point Defiance park, Proctor District, Shopping centers & Schools.
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Listed by: John L. Scott R.E.Tacoma North • Igor Mayster
Bought with: Windermere Prof Partners
$745,000
5209 N 42nd Street, Tacoma, WA 98407
3beds
1,568sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
6,621 Square Feet Lot
$732,000 Zestimate®
$475/sqft
$2,980 Estimated rent
Home value
$732,000
Estimated sales range
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Beautiful fireplaceMature landscapingKitchen with granite countersDetached carportOriginal fir floorsLarge windowsAlley access
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Listed by:
Igor Mayster,
John L. Scott R.E.Tacoma North
Bought with:
Ashley L Mills, 21014187
Windermere Prof Partners
Anders Ibsen, 21033248
Windermere Prof Partners
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2323338
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Softwood, Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,568
- Total interior livable area: 1,568 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceramic Tile, Fir/Softwood, Fireplace, Hardwood, Laminate, Wall to Wall Carpet
Lot
- Size: 6,621 Square Feet
- Features: Paved, Sidewalk, Fenced-Partially
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
Details
- Parcel number: 661000860
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1925
- Major remodel year: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: North Tacoma
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $475/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $634,700
- Annual tax amount: $6,697
- Date on market: 3/29/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 363 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/3/2025 | Sold | $745,000+10.4%$475/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2323338 Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2025 | Pending sale | $675,000$430/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2323338 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $675,000-7.2%$430/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2323338 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2024 | Sold | $727,500+7.8%$464/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2299199 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2021 | Sold | $675,000+7.3%$430/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1740568 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2021 | Pending sale | $629,000$401/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1740568 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2021 | Listed for sale | $629,000+33.1%$401/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1740568 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2017 | Sold | $472,519+1.6%$301/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1139314 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2017 | Pending sale | $465,000$297/sqft |
Source: Windermere Professional Partners #1139314 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2017 | Listed for sale | $465,000$297/sqft |
Source: Windermere Professional Partners #1139314 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2017 | Pending sale | $465,000$297/sqft |
Source: Windermere Professional Partners #1139314 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2017 | Listed for sale | $465,000+102.2%$297/sqft |
Source: Windermere Professional Partners #1139314 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2010 | Sold | $230,000$147/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,906 +3.1% | $634,700 +5.4% |
| 2023 | $6,697 -3.7% | $601,900 -10.2% |
| 2022 | $6,954 +8% | $670,100 +19.3% |
| 2021 | $6,439 +19.4% | $561,800 +26.2% |
| 2019 | $5,394 +19.1% | $445,300 +7.2% |
| 2018 | $4,528 +14.1% | $415,300 +44.9% |
| 2017 | $3,969 +12.2% | $286,700 +32.9% |
| 2016 | $3,536 | $215,700 +6% |
| 2014 | $3,536 +12.4% | $203,400 +8.7% |
| 2013 | $3,146 | $187,200 +4.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $179,300 -15.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $213,000 -10.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $239,100 -9.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $264,700 -1.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $268,300 -2.2% |
| 2007 | $3,210 +43.7% | $274,400 +103% |
| 2002 | $2,233 +6.3% | $135,200 +3.7% |
| 2001 | $2,100 | $130,400 +8.9% |
| 2000 | $2,100 | $119,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West End
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Sherman Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Truman Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Dr. Dolores Silas High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sherman
- Middle: Truman
- High: Silas High School
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
- 98407
- West End
- 5209 N 42nd Street
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