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: Better Properties Real Estate
Bought with: Better Properties N. Proctor
$280,000
812 E 38th Street, Tacoma, WA 98404
2beds
1,858sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
2,700.72 Square Feet Lot
$279,600 Zestimate®
$151/sqft
$1,906 Estimated rent
Home value
$279,600
$263,000 - $299,000
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View of mt rainierLarge bonus area
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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#: 2446964
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
Bathroom full
- 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 sqft
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 5670003740
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- 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 & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Tacoma
- Subdivision: McKinley
HOA & financial
HOA
- Association phone: 253-640-0600
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Cumulative days on market: 67 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/14/2026 | Sold | $280,000-3.4%$151/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2446964 Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2025 | Pending sale | $290,000$156/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2446964 Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $290,000$156/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2446964 Report a problem | ||
| 11/27/2025 | Pending sale | $290,000$156/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2446964 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2025 | Price change | $290,000-3.3%$156/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2446964 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $300,000$161/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2446964 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2025 | Pending sale | $300,000$161/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2446964 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $300,000+45.6%$161/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2446964 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2017 | Sold | $206,000+8.5%$111/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1142927 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2017 | Pending sale | $189,900$102/sqft |
Source: JohnSRealty #1142927 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2017 | Listed for sale | $189,900+18.8%$102/sqft |
Source: JohnSRealty #1142927 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2016 | Listing removed | $159,900$86/sqft |
Source: JohnSRealty #968644 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2016 | Listed for sale | $159,900+23%$86/sqft |
Source: JohnSRealty #968644 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2005 | Sold | $130,000$70/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Blix Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Stewart Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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- Washington
- Pierce County
- Tacoma
- 98404
- Eastside-ENACT
- 812 E 38th Street
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