An exceptional opportunity awaits with this 5,520 sq ft vacant lot located in Tacoma's desirable Fern Hill area. This property is primed for development, with all essential utilities—water, sewer, and power—conveniently available at the street. Zoned for residential use, the lot also presents the exciting possibility for multi-family development. With a prime location close to bus lines, schools, and Highway 512, this site offers both convenience and significant potential. Seize this chance to build your vision in a well-established community.
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Listed by: Windermere Real Estate/East • Tammy Yao
Bought with: ZNonMember-Office-MLS
$100,000
705 S 96th Street, Tacoma, WA 98444
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5,519Square Feet
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5,519 Square Feet Lot
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$1,831 Estimated rent
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Vacant lot
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Listed by:
Tammy Yao,
Windermere Real Estate/East,
James Melgard,
Windermere Real Estate/East
Bought with:
Unrepresentd ZDefault
ZNonMember-Office-MLS
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2422770
Facts & features
Interior
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Lot
- Size: 5,519 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0320337049
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: In Street
- Gas: Not Available
- Sewer: Available, In Street
- Water: Available, In Street, Jurisdiction: City of Tacoma
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fern Hill
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $128,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,416
- Date on market: 10/10/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 285 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | Sold | $100,000-16% |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2422770 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2025 | Pending sale | $119,000 |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2422770 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $119,000+116.4% |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2422770 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2019 | Listing removed | $55,000+10% |
Source: RE/MAX Northwest Realtors #1390872 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2019 | Sold | $50,000-9.1% |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1390872 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2019 | Pending sale | $55,000 |
Source: RE/MAX Northwest Realtors #1390872 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2018 | Listed for sale | $55,000+50.7% |
Source: RE/MAX Northwest Realtors #1390872 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2017 | Sold | $36,500-3.9% |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1048497 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2017 | Price change | $38,000-5% |
Source: Keller Williams - Federal Way #1048497 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2016 | Listed for sale | $40,000+5.3% |
Source: Keller Williams - Federal Way #1048497 Report a problem | ||
| 7/4/2014 | Listing removed | $38,000+254.5% |
Source: Puget Sound Real Estate Investors, LLC dba Keller Williams Realty Federal Way #169797 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2014 | Sold | $10,719-71.8% |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #169797 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2011 | Price change | $38,000-20% |
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| 11/6/2010 | Listed for sale | $47,500 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,404 -68.9% | $128,100 -1% |
| 2024 | $4,508 +17.5% | $129,400 +4.3% |
| 2023 | $3,835 +83% | $124,100 +26.8% |
| 2022 | $2,096 +119.1% | $97,900 +18.4% |
| 2021 | $957 +46.7% | $82,700 +50.6% |
| 2019 | $652 -8.7% | $54,900 +10.7% |
| 2018 | $714 +23.9% | $49,600 +10.7% |
| 2017 | $576 | $44,800 +32.2% |
| 2016 | $576 | $33,900 +3% |
| 2014 | $576 +137.6% | $32,900 +17.9% |
| 2013 | $243 | $27,900 +1.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $27,400 -29.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $38,900 -17.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $47,300 |
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Neighborhood: South End
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- 5/10Fern Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Baker Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
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