Welcome home to this updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath rambler offering comfortable single-level living in a convenient Tacoma location. The functional floor plan features inviting living spaces and thoughtful updates throughout, making this home truly move-in ready. Outside, enjoy a spacious lot with plenty of room to relax, entertain, garden, or make the space your own. Alley access leads to a detached 2-car garage, providing excellent parking and additional storage. Just blocks from beautiful Wapato Park and minutes from shopping, restaurants, schools, and easy I-5 access, this home offers a great combination of space, convenience, and accessibility. A rare opportunity to find three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large lot, and a 2-car garage all in one property!
Active
Listed by: Real Broker LLC • Tamara Emerson
$419,900
5911 S Thompson Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98408
3beds
1,152sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
8,999 Square Feet Lot
$419,900 Zestimate®
$364/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Comfortable single-level livingAlley accessFunctional floor planInviting living spacesThoughtful updates throughout
- 4 days
- 389
- 29
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tamara Emerson,
Real Broker LLC
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2574874
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
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Dishwasher(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s)
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,152
- Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
Lot
- Size: 8,999 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 4650000810
- 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
- Year built: 1951
- Major remodel year: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: South Tacoma
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $364/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $411,500
- Annual tax amount: $4,487
- Date on market: 8/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Estimated market value
$419,900
$399,000 - $441,000
$3,057/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $419,900+68%$364/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2574874 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2018 | Listing removed | $249,950$217/sqft |
Source: Better Properties Downtown #1232224 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2018 | Listed for sale | $249,950-2%$217/sqft |
Source: Better Properties Downtown #1232224 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2018 | Sold | $254,950+2%$221/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1232224 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2018 | Pending sale | $249,950$217/sqft |
Source: Better Properties Downtown #1232224 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2018 | Listed for sale | $249,950$217/sqft |
Source: Better Properties Downtown #1232224 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2018 | Pending sale | $249,950$217/sqft |
Source: Better Properties Downtown #1232224 Report a problem | ||
| 1/18/2018 | Listed for sale | $249,950+163.1%$217/sqft |
Source: Better Properties Downtown #1232224 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2016 | Listing removed | $1,400+27.9%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2013 | Sold | $95,000$82/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #455217 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2013 | Listing removed | $1,095$1/sqft |
Source: Allen Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2013 | Listed for rent | $1,095$1/sqft |
Source: Allen Property Management Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,487 +3.5% | $411,500 +3.4% |
| 2024 | $4,334 +6.4% | $397,900 +8.8% |
| 2023 | $4,074 -2.4% | $365,700 -9% |
| 2022 | $4,175 +8.8% | $401,900 +20.1% |
| 2021 | $3,838 +31.8% | $334,500 +34.6% |
| 2019 | $2,911 +5.7% | $248,600 +11.1% |
| 2018 | $2,753 +14.3% | $223,800 +28.5% |
| 2017 | $2,409 +15.2% | $174,100 +30.9% |
| 2016 | $2,092 | $133,000 +10.6% |
| 2014 | $2,092 +8.9% | $120,200 +9.5% |
| 2013 | $1,920 | $109,800 +0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $109,300 -13.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $126,300 -8.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $138,400 -11.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $155,800 -11.5% |
| 2008 | $2,100 +0% | $176,100 -1.8% |
| 2007 | $2,100 +25.1% | $179,300 +83% |
| 2002 | $1,679 +11.2% | $98,000 |
| 2001 | $1,509 | $98,000 +14% |
| 2000 | $1,509 | $86,000 |
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