Great beginnings start here with this move-in ready, 3 bedroom/1bath gem, nestled on a fully fenced 12,000 sq ft lot—offering room to play, garden, or expand! Step inside to an open layout bathed in natural light, featuring extensive hardwood flooring, and an updated kitchen w/slab granite counters, wood cabinets & stainless-steel appliances. Spend peaceful mornings or relaxing evenings on your back patio while hummingbirds hover overhead. Additional highlights include a 1-car garage, newer roof & hot water tank, front-load washer/dryer and year-round comfort w/energy-efficient ductless heat pumps. Conveniently located w/easy access to I-5, 512, JBLM, shopping, & nearby Wapato Park /walking trails, lake, playground, & off-leash dog park.
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Listed by: Keller Williams Realty PS
Bought with: Premier Real Estate Partners
$427,500
8037 S Thompson Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98408
3beds
954sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1982
0.28 Acres Lot
$417,700 Zestimate®
$448/sqft
$2,130 Estimated rent
Home value
$417,700
$388,000 - $451,000
$2,130/mo
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Back patioUpdated kitchenNatural lightExtensive hardwood flooringEnergy-efficient ductless heat pumpsHot water tankStainless-steel appliances
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Apr 28
Listed by:
Cheryl Farnham,
Keller Williams Realty PS
Bought with:
Melissa L Peterson, 22014446
Premier Real Estate Partners
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2359970
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Garage
Heating
- Ductless, Electric
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- High Tech Cabling
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 954
- Total interior livable area: 954 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceramic Tile, Double Pane/Storm Window, High Tech Cabling, Security System, Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Fenced-Fully, High Speed Internet, Patio, RV Parking
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 9425000180
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1982
- Major remodel year: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
- Water: Public, Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
- Utilities for property: Century Link
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Tacoma
- Subdivision: Fern Hill
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Cumulative days on market: 279 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2025 | Sold | $427,500+6.9%$448/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2359970 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2025 | Pending sale | $399,950$419/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2359970 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,950$419/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2359970 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2025 | Pending sale | $399,950$419/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2359970 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2025 | Price change | $399,950-7%$419/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2359970 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $429,950+166.4%$451/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2359970 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2015 | Sold | $161,385+63%$169/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #855371 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2013 | Listing removed | $1,195$1/sqft |
Source: PremierPropertyRentals Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2013 | Listed for rent | $1,195$1/sqft |
Source: PremierPropertyRentals Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2013 | Sold | $99,000$104/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #465874 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2013 | Pending sale | $99,000$104/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Puyallup Inc. #465874 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2013 | Listed for sale | $99,000-48%$104/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Puyallup Inc. #465874 Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2005 | Sold | $190,500+150.7%$200/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/1995 | Sold | $76,000$80/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,213 +6% | $386,800 +8.4% |
| 2023 | $3,974 -1.2% | $356,700 -7.8% |
| 2022 | $4,020 +9.5% | $386,900 +21% |
| 2021 | $3,670 +35.6% | $319,800 +37.5% |
| 2019 | $2,706 -5.4% | $232,600 +11.8% |
| 2018 | $2,862 +15.2% | $208,000 +14.9% |
| 2017 | $2,485 +14.4% | $181,000 +31.9% |
| 2016 | $2,172 | $137,200 +9.9% |
| 2014 | $2,172 +119.8% | $124,800 +9.4% |
| 2013 | $988 | $114,100 +1.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $112,500 -14.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $131,800 -9% |
| 2010 | -- | $144,900 -10.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $162,200 -11.8% |
| 2008 | $2,202 +0% | $183,900 -2.2% |
| 2007 | $2,202 +26.1% | $188,100 +87.4% |
| 2002 | $1,747 +12.2% | $100,400 -1.6% |
| 2001 | $1,557 | $102,000 +15% |
| 2000 | $1,557 | $88,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: South End
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Fern Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Baker Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 1/10Mt Tahoma High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fern Hill
- Middle: Baker
- High: Mt Tahoma
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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- Washington
- Pierce County
- Tacoma
- 98408
- South End
- 8037 S Thompson Avenue
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