Beautiful Craftsman located close to everything Tacoma has to offer! This home has great curb appeal and a darling front porch. Move-in ready. Primary on main and recently updated bathroom. Updated kitchen featuring gorgeous kitchen cabinets with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, convection oven, and two pantry closets. Spacious dining room. New carpet. Large basement with ADU potential. Beautifully fenced, level backyard with lots of room for bbqs, gatherings and room to garden. Large driveway and RV parking. Detached oversize one car garage. Newer furnace and side sewer. Commuters dream, within a couple mins to the South Tacoma Sounder Station, I-5 and bus. Close to dining, shopping, parks & schools.
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Listed by: Morrison House Sotheby's Intl • Tiffany Place
Bought with: John L. Scott, Inc
$499,900
5438 S Birmingham Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
3beds
2,313sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$499,300 Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$2,929 Estimated rent
Home value
$499,300
$474,000 - $524,000
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Listed by:
Tiffany Place,
Morrison House Sotheby's Intl
Bought with:
Joana Evans
John L. Scott, Inc
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2168006
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher_, Microwave_, Refrigerator_, StoveRange_, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveRange
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,313
- Total interior livable area: 2,313 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: RV Parking, Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Wall to Wall Carpet, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Security System, Fireplace
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Features: Paved, Sidewalk, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, RV Parking
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 9485000460
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: South Tacoma
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $216/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $420,500
- Annual tax amount: $4,114
- Date on market: 11/4/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 874 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveRange
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/22/2024 | Sold | $499,900$216/sqft |
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| 12/19/2023 | Pending sale | $499,900$216/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2168006 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2023 | Price change | $499,900-4.8%$216/sqft |
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| 11/7/2023 | Pending sale | $525,000$227/sqft |
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| 10/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $525,000+128.3%$227/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2168006 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2016 | Sold | $230,000+2.2%$99/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #977111 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2016 | Listed for sale | $224,950+93.1%$97/sqft |
Source: Skyline Properties Inc #977111 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2016 | Sold | $116,500+115.7%$50/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #879796 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2016 | Price change | $54,000+22.7%$23/sqft |
Source: Homesearch.Com Realty Services Inc #5137423 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2016 | Listed for sale | $44,000-77.6%$19/sqft |
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| 12/2/2015 | Sold | $196,726+71.1%$85/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2004 | Sold | $115,000$50/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,579 +10.4% | $420,500 +12.9% |
| 2023 | $4,149 +0.8% | $372,500 -5.9% |
| 2022 | $4,114 +5.8% | $396,000 +16.8% |
| 2021 | $3,889 +29.1% | $338,900 +30.2% |
| 2019 | $3,011 -5% | $260,300 +12.4% |
| 2018 | $3,169 +16% | $231,500 +15.5% |
| 2017 | $2,733 +19.5% | $200,500 +35.4% |
| 2016 | $2,286 | $148,100 +12.7% |
| 2014 | $2,286 +6.2% | $131,400 +10.1% |
| 2013 | $2,153 | $119,400 -2.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $122,600 -11.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $138,100 -9.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $153,100 -10.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $171,200 -8.3% |
| 2008 | $2,387 +8% | $186,600 -1.2% |
| 2007 | $2,211 | $188,800 |
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Neighborhood: South Tacoma
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Edison Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Gray Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Foss High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Edison
- Middle: Gray
- High: Foss
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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- Pierce County
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- South Tacoma
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