Spacious rambler offering 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, set on a generous .35-acre lot. This home features a large open living area with a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace and warm wood beam accents that add character. Updated bright white kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, ample counter space, and flows easily into the dining area. A bonus/flex room with brick accents and sliding glass doors provides endless possibilities for a game room, second living space, home office, or entertaining area. Outside, enjoy the expansive fully usable yard with plenty of space for gardening, gatherings, or future projects. Outbuildings provide excellent storage, workshop space, or room for hobbies. Conveniently located near shopping, schools, and easy access to everything you need! Lot 1.
Active
Listed by: Terrafin • Dennis Folk
$429,000
525 138th Street E, Tacoma, WA 98445
3beds
1,766sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1932
0.35 Acres Lot
$425,000 Zestimate®
$243/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated bright white kitchenWarm wood beam accentsFloor-to-ceiling brick fireplaceAmple counter spaceAbundant cabinetryExpansive fully usable yard
- 169 days
- 765
- 54
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dennis Folk,
Terrafin
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2494320
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Baseboard, Wall Furnace, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Stove(s)/Range(s), Water Heater Location: Util./bathroom
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 2, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,766
- Total interior livable area: 1,766 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, RV Parking
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Fireplace
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Partial, Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Dimensions: 183 x 488
- Features: Paved, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, Patio, RV Parking
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 0319164181
- Zoning: RR
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1932
- Major remodel year: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Elmhurst
- Sewer: Available, Company: Pierce County
- Water: Public, Company: Parkland
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Tacoma
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $243/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $504,900
- Annual tax amount: $5,811
- Date on market: 3/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 186 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA
- Inclusions: Stove(s)/Range(s)
Estimated market value
$425,000
$404,000 - $446,000
$2,768/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2026 | Price change | $429,000-6.5%$243/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2494320 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $459,000-16.5%$260/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2494320 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2025 | Sold | $550,000+71.9%$311/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2017 | Listing removed | $320,000$181/sqft |
Source: Heiser Team Real Estate Co. #1118178 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2017 | Listed for sale | $320,000+6.7%$181/sqft |
Source: Heiser Team Real Estate Co. #1118178 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2006 | Sold | $300,000$170/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #26001327 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,970 +2.7% | $504,900 +1% |
| 2024 | $5,811 +2.1% | $499,800 +0.6% |
| 2023 | $5,690 +1.2% | $497,000 -2.7% |
| 2022 | $5,621 +7.7% | $510,900 +20.4% |
| 2021 | $5,221 +41.5% | $424,400 +34.5% |
| 2019 | $3,691 -13.4% | $315,500 +8.8% |
| 2018 | $4,262 +8.2% | $289,900 +13.8% |
| 2017 | $3,941 +13.1% | $254,800 +22% |
| 2016 | $3,484 | $208,800 +11.7% |
| 2014 | $3,484 +8.6% | $187,000 +11.7% |
| 2013 | $3,208 | $167,400 +0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $166,500 -13.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $193,400 -10.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $215,500 -6.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $229,500 -10.7% |
| 2008 | $3,166 +0% | $256,900 -4.9% |
| 2007 | $3,166 +220.3% | $270,000 +115.8% |
| 2002 | $988 | $125,100 -0.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $125,500 +10.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $114,000 |
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