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Listed by: Engel & Volkers Chambers Bay • Ryan D Meacham

Bought with: Better Properties Real Estate

$580,000

8131 Veterans Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98498

5beds

2,944sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1941

0.57 Acres Lot

$757,300 Zestimate^®

$197/sqft

$3,742 Estimated rent

Home value

$757,300

$704,000 - $818,000

$3,742/mo

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What's special

Incredible, over half acre (25,000 SF lot) w/ a 4 bedroom / 2 bathroom (shy 3000 SF) home & up to 8 car garage storage. The home features a dual living space (ADU-like) w/ upstairs & downstairs kitchens, large living & family rooms, upstairs & lower floor bathrooms, and private entrances on both floors. Don't miss the formal entry, tons of storage, hardwood floors, coved ceilings, arched doorways, vintage picture rail, built-ins, and original mahogany trim. Some of the many improvements include an updated electrical panel, gas water tank, and central gas heating. The lot is fully landscaped with a sprinkler system, an automatic gate to the rear yard, and a green house for the gardener. **Also, incredible R3 zoning development potential!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
3/4 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 3

Heating

Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: gas water tank w/ straps, Water Heater Location: basement

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
Basement: Finished
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,944
Total interior livable area: 2,944 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 8
Parking features: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, RV Parking
Attached garage spaces: 8

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Entry location: Main
Patio & porch: Second Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Security System, Water Heater
Has view: Yes
View description: Territorial

Lot

Size: 0.57 Acres
Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking, Sprinkler System
Topography: Level
Residential vegetation: Garden Space

Details

Additional structures: ADU Beds: 1, ADU Baths: 1
Parcel number: 6780000060
Zoning: R3
Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
Special conditions: Standard
Other equipment: Leased Equipment: none

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional,1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick, Wood Siding
Foundation: Poured Concrete
Roof: Composition

Condition

Good
Year built: 1941
Major remodel year: 1984

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Company: PSE
Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Pierce County
Water: Public, Company: Lakewood

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Security System
Subdivision: Lakewood

Location

Region: Lakewood

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $197/sqft
Tax assessed value: $598,500
Annual tax amount: $529
Date on market: 11/18/2025
Cumulative days on market: 246 days
Listing terms: Conventional
Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Leased Equipment, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)

Price history

Date	Event	Price
1/31/2026	Listing removed	$2,495$1/sqft
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1/28/2026	Listed for rent	$2,495$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
11/14/2025	Sold	$580,000+0%$197/sqft
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2422096 Report a problem
9/28/2025	Pending sale	$579,950$197/sqft
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2422096 Report a problem
9/25/2025	Price change	$579,950-3.3%$197/sqft
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2422096 Report a problem
9/2/2025	Listed for sale	$599,950+77.5%$204/sqft
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2422096 Report a problem
6/9/2006	Sold	$338,000$115/sqft
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #26062206 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$529 -5.9%	$95,480
2023	$562 +2.7%	$95,480
2022	$547 -11.1%	$95,480
2021	$615 -9.8%	$95,480 -75.2%
2019	$682 -2.8%	$384,800 +8.1%
2018	$701 -6.3%	$356,000 +13.8%
2017	$748 -4%	$312,900 +29.9%
2016	$779	$240,900 +1.6%
2014	$779 +9.6%	$237,100 +10.8%
2013	$711	$213,900 +4.1%
2012	--	$205,500 -13.9%
2011	--	$238,700 -6.1%
2010	--	$254,300 -6.9%
2009	--	$273,100 -10.1%
2008	$3,732 +0%	$303,700 -2.1%
2007	$3,732 +36.5%	$310,300 +69.3%
2002	$2,733 +7%	$183,300
2001	$2,554	$183,300 +7.6%
2000	$2,554	$170,300