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    • Listed by: Better Properties Real Estate • Stephanie Cassidy
    Bought with: Better Properties N. Proctor
    $280,000

    812 E 38th Street, Tacoma, WA 98404

    2beds
    1,858sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1929
    2,700 Square Feet Lot
    $281,700 Zestimate®
    $151/sqft
    $1,833 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $281,700

    $265,000 - $301,000

    $1,833/mo

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    What's special

    View of mt rainierLarge bonus area
    This Tacoma home is full or character & charm. In need of some TLC and your personal touch ~ Main level offers large kitchen with eat in area, 2 bedrooms and full bathroom ~ Upstairs has a large bonus area with good ceiling height and view of Mt Rainier ~ Full basement is partially finished without outside access and has so much potential. Electrical & plumbing updated 2017. Easy access to all major freeways. Come take a look!

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    Listed by:

    Stephanie Cassidy,

    Better Properties Real Estate

    Bought with:

    Jennifer Ryan, 47261

    Better Properties N. Proctor

    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2446964MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Kitchen with eating space
    • Level: Main
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    Utility room
    • Level: Lower
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
    • Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
    • Basement: Partially Finished
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: Electric, Gas
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,858
    • Total interior livable area: 1,858 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Attached Garage
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    • Covered spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: One and One Half
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
    Lot
    • Size: 2,700 Square Feet
    • Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
    • Topography: Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5670003740
    • Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Poured Concrete
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Good
    • Year built: 1929
    • Major remodel year: 1977

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Company: TPU
    • Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
    • Water: Public, Company: TPU

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: McKinley
    HOA
    • HOA phone: 253-640-0600
    Location
    • Region: Tacoma

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $151/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $342,100
    • Annual tax amount: $3,737
    • Date on market: 1/19/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 184 days
    • Listing terms: Conventional
    • Inclusions: Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/14/2026Sold$280,000-3.4%$151/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2446964 Report a problem
    12/7/2025Pending sale$290,000$156/sqft
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    12/7/2025Listed for sale$290,000$156/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2446964 Report a problem
    11/27/2025Pending sale$290,000$156/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2446964 Report a problem
    11/18/2025Price change$290,000-3.3%$156/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2446964 Report a problem
    11/11/2025Listed for sale$300,000$161/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2446964 Report a problem
    11/2/2025Pending sale$300,000$161/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2446964 Report a problem
    10/23/2025Listed for sale$300,000+45.6%$161/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2446964 Report a problem
    8/24/2017Sold$206,000+8.5%$111/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1142927 Report a problem
    6/16/2017Pending sale$189,900$102/sqft
    Source: JohnSRealty #1142927 Report a problem
    6/13/2017Listed for sale$189,900+18.8%$102/sqft
    Source: JohnSRealty #1142927 Report a problem
    10/4/2016Listing removed$159,900$86/sqft
    Source: JohnSRealty #968644 Report a problem
    7/2/2016Listed for sale$159,900+23%$86/sqft
    Source: JohnSRealty #968644 Report a problem
    9/30/2005Sold$130,000$70/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,733 -0.1%$342,100 -0.3%
    2024$3,737 +7.5%$343,000 +9.9%
    2023$3,477 +3.7%$312,000 -3.3%
    2022$3,353 +6.7%$322,500 +17.9%
    2021$3,142 +27.7%$273,600 +31.7%
    2019$2,460 +14.6%$207,700 +9.9%
    2018$2,146 +31.2%$189,000 +39.4%
    2017$1,636 $135,600 +37%
    2016$1,636 $99,000 +5.4%
    2014$1,636 +13.4%$93,900 +13%
    2013$1,442 $83,100 +1.3%
    2012-- $82,000 -12.4%
    2011-- $93,600 -8.9%
    2010-- $102,800 -13.6%
    2009-- $119,000 -8.8%
    2008$1,543 +0%$130,500 -0.8%
    2007$1,543 +33%$131,600 +94.4%
    2002$1,160 +9.9%$67,700
    2001$1,055 $67,700 +12.6%
    2000$1,055 $60,100
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    Neighborhood: Eastside-ENACT

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