Discover timeless charm in this 4-bed, 2.5-bath University Place home on a .20-acre lot. The large open floorplan home boasts soaring, vaulted & oak beamed ceilings in the family room w/ floor to ceiling brick fp. Large kitchen w/ granite countertops & island, including a spacious breakfast nook w/ built in seating. Expansive formal living room w/ gas fp, formal dining room & office on the main. Upstairs find 3 generous bedrooms w/ built in desks, full bath w/double sinks & an oversized primary w/ gas fp & 5 pc bath including a jetted tub & walk in closet! Step outside to a beautifully landscaped, fenced backyard with a patio—perfect for play & entertaining. Ideally located just minutes from Drum Intermediate & top UP schools!
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Listed by: Redfin • Darlene Heseltine
Bought with: Redfin
$925,750
5528 78th Avenue Ct W, University Place, WA 98467
4beds
3,460sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
8,934 Square Feet Lot
$907,000 Zestimate®
$268/sqft
$3,864 Estimated rent
Home value
$907,000
$844,000 - $970,000
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Gas fpBeautifully landscaped fenced backyardLarge kitchenBuilt in desksWalk in closetJetted tubFormal dining room
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Listed by:
Darlene Heseltine,
Redfin
Bought with:
Brian Richards, 112837
Redfin
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2380963
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Central Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 2, Upper Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,460
- Total interior livable area: 3,460 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Built-In Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace, Fireplace (Primary Bedroom), French Doors, Jetted Tub, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Water Heater
- Spa features: Bath
Lot
- Size: 8,934 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Fenced-Fully, Patio
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 9180810081
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Average
- Year built: 1987
- Major remodel year: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public, Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
- Utilities for property: Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: University Place
Location
- Region: University Place
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $268/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $927,100
- Annual tax amount: $10,303
- Date on market: 7/29/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 358 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2025 | Sold | $925,750-6.5%$268/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2380963 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2025 | Pending sale | $989,950$286/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2380963 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $989,950+72.2%$286/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2380963 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2017 | Sold | $575,000-3.4%$166/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1125242 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2017 | Pending sale | $595,000$172/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #1125242 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2017 | Listed for sale | $595,000$172/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #1125242 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2016 | Listing removed | $595,000$172/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #1031458 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2016 | Listed for sale | $595,000$172/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #1031458 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,303 +5.2% | $927,100 +11.2% |
| 2023 | $9,792 +2.5% | $833,800 -2.9% |
| 2022 | $9,555 +4.4% | $858,600 +17.2% |
| 2021 | $9,148 +28.1% | $732,700 +21.3% |
| 2019 | $7,143 -15.2% | $604,100 +7.9% |
| 2018 | $8,427 +7.8% | $559,800 +2.4% |
| 2017 | $7,814 +2.7% | $546,600 +20.1% |
| 2016 | $7,610 | $455,200 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,610 +9.2% | $446,100 +12.2% |
| 2013 | $6,966 | $397,600 +1.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $392,100 -4.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $410,000 -5.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $432,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 98467
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Drum Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-7Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Curtis Senior High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Chambers Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chambers Elem
- Middle: Drum Intermed
- High: Curtis Snr High
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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