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Listed by: Redfin • Pamela Davison

$285,000

5209 N Pearl Street, Ruston, WA 98407

1beds

477sqft

$1,968/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1914

5,998 Square Feet Lot

$326,800 Zestimate^®

$597/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Unbeatable Ruston Location with Endless Potential! A rare, high-potential investment opportunity awaits in Tacoma's sought-after Ruston neighborhood. Situated on an impressive 6,000 square foot lot, this property features an original cottage requiring a complete renovation, offering the ultimate blank canvas to build a custom dream home or develop a lucrative residential project. Future owners will love the ideal location, placed just minutes from the scenic trails of Point Defiance Park, the lively waterfront hub at Point Ruston, and a vibrant local dining scene. Opportunities with this much land in such a prime location seldom come to market, making it a standout choice for ambitious buyers, builders, and savvy investors alike. Bring your vision, tour the site today, and secure your place in one of the area's most desirable communities before it is gone.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Main

Bathroom three quarter

Level: Main

Entry hall

Level: Main

Kitchen without eating space

Level: Main

Living room

Level: Main

Heating

Wall Furnace, Electric

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s)

Features

Flooring: Carpet
Basement: None
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 477
Total interior livable area: 477 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Off Street

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Entry location: Main

Lot

Size: 5,998 Square Feet
Features: Paved, Sidewalk, Value In Land
Topography: Level

Details

Parcel number: 7356000290
Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: 1 Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Products
Foundation: Poured Concrete
Roof: Composition

Condition

Year built: 1914

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Company: City of Ruston
Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Ruston
Water: Public, Company: City of Ruston

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Ruston

Location

Region: Ruston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $597/sqft
Tax assessed value: $363,600
Annual tax amount: $3,243
Date on market: 10/1/2026
Listing terms: Conventional
Inclusions: Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)

Estimated market value

$326,800

$275,000 - $376,000

$1,694/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/1/2026	Listed for sale	$285,000$597/sqft
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2588429 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,355 +3.5%	$363,600 +2.5%
2024	$3,243 +9.1%	$354,900 +11.7%
2023	$2,973 +0.6%	$317,600 -6.6%
2022	$2,954 +4.4%	$339,900 +19.2%
2021	$2,830 +49%	$285,100 +41.9%
2019	$1,899 +0.1%	$200,900 +9.6%
2018	$1,897 +13.2%	$183,300 +24.8%
2017	$1,676 +7.2%	$146,900 +32.2%
2016	$1,564	$111,100 +5.1%
2014	$1,564 +8.9%	$105,700 +10.4%
2013	$1,436	$95,700 +1.9%
2012	--	$93,900 -20.4%
2011	--	$117,900 -12.9%
2010	--	$135,400 +121.2%
2001	$889	$61,200