Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home filled with natural light and beautiful hardwood floors and 1,464 finished square feet. The spacious upstairs features a generous kitchen with eating area, a bright living room with a large picture window, two oversized bedrooms, and a full bath. The lower level offers two finished rooms, a 1.75 bath, abundant storage, and a separate entrance with high ceilings—potential for an ADU conversion (buyer to verify). Outside, enjoy a private, fully fenced yard, drive-in gate from the alley, and a two-car garage with workshop space and 220 amp hookup. The roof is a 40 year architectural comp and is 12 years old, the side sewer and water line were replaced 15 years ago.This home located in south Tacoma is the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern convenience.
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Listed by: Better Properties N. Proctor • Claudia Swanson
Bought with: Windermere Prof Partners
Zestimate®
$460,000
5236 S Thompson Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98408
2beds
2,328sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
6,250 Square Feet Lot
$460,000 Zestimate®
$198/sqft
$2,368 Estimated rent
Home value
$460,000
$437,000 - $488,000
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Private fully fenced yardBeautiful hardwood floorsFilled with natural lightTwo oversized bedroomsAbundant storageSpacious upstairs
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: May 04
Listed by:
Claudia Swanson,
Better Properties N. Proctor
Bought with:
Cathlene Torgerson, 27878
Windermere Prof Partners
Vickie Jennings, 9961
Windermere Prof Partners
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2511777
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Stove(s)/Range(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,328
- Total interior livable area: 2,328 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 6,250 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Fenced-Fully
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 7785004340
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1962
- Major remodel year: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: TPU
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
- Water: Public, Company: TPU
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: South Tacoma
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $198/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $420,100
- Annual tax amount: $946
- Offers reviewed: 05/04/2026
- Date on market: 6/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Stove(s)/Range(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2026 | Sold | $460,000+4.8%$198/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2511777 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2026 | Pending sale | $439,000$189/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2511777 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $439,000$189/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2511777 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $957 +5.1% | $168,040 -57.6% |
| 2023 | $910 -79.6% | $396,100 -8% |
| 2022 | $4,472 +7.9% | $430,500 +19.2% |
| 2021 | $4,143 +30.8% | $361,100 +27.7% |
| 2019 | $3,168 | $282,700 +16.1% |
| 2018 | -- | $243,600 +10.4% |
| 2017 | $2,637 | $220,600 +37.6% |
| 2016 | $2,637 | $160,300 +5.7% |
| 2014 | $2,637 +130.8% | $151,600 +8.4% |
| 2013 | $1,142 | $139,900 +7.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $130,100 -15% |
| 2011 | -- | $153,100 -6.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $163,100 -12.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $186,300 -6% |
| 2008 | $2,374 | $198,100 -2.3% |
| 2007 | $2,374 +22.7% | $202,800 +79.3% |
| 2002 | $1,936 +7.6% | $113,100 +0.1% |
| 2001 | $1,799 | $113,000 +10.2% |
| 2000 | $1,799 | $102,500 |
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Neighborhood: South End
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- Pierce County
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- South End
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