Take a look at this opportunity to own a property at a tremendous value. Bring your sweat equity and make this home your own. Roof has failed with holes and is leaking into the house. Mold and water damage in the attic and walls. Windows have failed and are leaking into the house. Mold and moisture presence in the crawl space. Sewer line is failing and needs to be replaced.
Pending
Listed by: Lumin Brokers of Washington • Rich Kim
$199,900
521 E 78th Street, Tacoma, WA 98404
3beds
1,176sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
6,934 Square Feet Lot
$203,100 Zestimate®
$170/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 185 days
- 39
- 2
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rich Kim,
Lumin Brokers of Washington
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2484316
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Laundry Closet
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,176 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 6,934 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 6664030120
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: See Remarks
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fixer
- Year built: 1971
- Major remodel year: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Se Tacoma
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $170/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $372,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,862
- Date on market: 6/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 69 days
Estimated market value
$203,100
$193,000 - $213,000
$2,337/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2026 | Pending sale | $199,900$170/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2484316 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,900+270.2%$170/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2484316 Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/1989 | Sold | $54,000$46/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,058 +5.1% | $372,000 +4.9% |
| 2024 | $3,862 +4.5% | $354,500 +6.9% |
| 2023 | $3,695 +1.5% | $331,600 -5.3% |
| 2022 | $3,641 +7.2% | $350,300 +18.4% |
| 2021 | $3,396 +32.6% | $295,800 +34.6% |
| 2019 | $2,561 +2.7% | $219,800 +11.7% |
| 2018 | $2,493 +12.8% | $196,800 +24.9% |
| 2017 | $2,210 +14.5% | $157,600 +32.2% |
| 2016 | $1,931 | $119,200 +7.5% |
| 2014 | $1,931 +13.9% | $110,900 +14.4% |
| 2013 | $1,695 | $96,900 +0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $96,400 -19.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $119,600 -11.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $135,500 -9.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $149,800 -6.3% |
| 2008 | $1,944 +0% | $159,800 -3.7% |
| 2007 | $1,944 +21.9% | $166,000 +78.3% |
| 2002 | $1,595 +4.5% | $93,100 |
| 2001 | $1,527 | $93,100 +7% |
| 2000 | $1,527 | $87,000 |
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Neighborhood: South End
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