Welcome home to this charming updated home! Brand New flooring and carpeting throughout. Freshly painted interior. Brand New Stainless Steel Appliances and Quartz in Stylish Kitchen. Updated sleek bathroom. Brand New Washer and Dryer. Brand New Roof. Professionally Landscaped. Shed. Gated Driveway with plenty of parking. Completely move-in ready! Wonderful location, close to Costco, Tacoma Mall, and great freeway access!
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Listed by: The Fortune Company Inc. • Melissa Maffeo
Bought with: John L. Scott Des Moines
$380,000
70 S California Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98409
2beds
825sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1943
5,549 Square Feet Lot
$378,600 Zestimate®
$461/sqft
$2,093 Estimated rent
Home value
$378,600
Estimated sales range
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Updated sleek bathroomQuartz in stylish kitchenFreshly painted interiorBrand new roofBrand new flooring
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Offers reviewed: Sep 10
Listed by:
Melissa Maffeo,
The Fortune Company Inc.
Bought with:
Saundra Mock, 37428
John L. Scott Des Moines
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2429839
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 825
- Total interior livable area: 825 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dining Room
Lot
- Size: 5,549 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Paved, Secluded, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Fenced-Fully, Outbuildings
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
Details
- Parcel number: 5270000580
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal/Vinyl
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1943
- Major remodel year: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: TPU
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
- Water: Public, Company: TPU
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Tacoma
HOA
- HOA phone: 206-498-6595
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $461/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $304,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,323
- Offers reviewed: 09/10/2025
- Date on market: 3/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2025 | Sold | $380,000+8.7%$461/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2429839 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2025 | Pending sale | $349,500$424/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2429839 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $349,500+348.1%$424/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2429839 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2016 | Listing removed | $1,195$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2016 | Listed for rent | $1,195+25.8%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2016 | Sold | $78,000-35%$95/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2013 | Listing removed | $950$1/sqft |
Source: Safe Harbor Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2012 | Listed for rent | $950$1/sqft |
Source: Safe Harbor Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2005 | Sold | $120,000+64.4%$145/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #25174147 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2000 | Sold | $73,000$88/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,323 +2.1% | $304,800 +4.4% |
| 2023 | $3,254 +3.9% | $291,900 -3.1% |
| 2022 | $3,131 +10.3% | $301,100 +21.9% |
| 2021 | $2,839 +38.7% | $247,100 +39% |
| 2019 | $2,047 -8.5% | $177,800 +13.2% |
| 2018 | $2,238 +17.2% | $157,100 +11.1% |
| 2017 | $1,910 +12.3% | $141,400 +37.5% |
| 2016 | $1,700 | $102,800 +5.3% |
| 2014 | $1,700 +11.6% | $97,600 +8.4% |
| 2013 | $1,523 | $90,000 +3.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $86,600 -17.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $104,700 -7.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $113,700 -12.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $130,000 -7.8% |
| 2008 | $1,688 +0% | $141,000 -2.1% |
| 2007 | $1,688 +71.8% | $144,000 +122.6% |
| 2002 | $982 +20.8% | $64,700 +12.9% |
| 2001 | $813 | $57,300 +23.8% |
| 2000 | $813 | $46,300 |
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Neighborhood: South Tacoma
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