Some homes just feel right — and this 1951 Lakewood home is one of them. Step inside and the character of a mid-century build comes through, with a footprint that keeps things simple and easy to care for. The attached garage keeps you dry through the Northwest seasons, and public water and sewer keep daily life straightforward. Outside, the lot offers genuine breathing room — space for a garden, a project, or a quiet corner that's all yours. Location is the quiet win: about a mile from I-5, so Tacoma and the wider South Sound are within easy reach while Lakewood's everyday conveniences stay close to home. Vacant and ready, with possession at closing and conventional financing welcome. Whether you're putting down roots or adding a well-located property to your portfolio, this is a straightforward chance to make it yours. Come walk it and see how it feels.
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Listed by: Keller Williams Realty PS • Rodolfo Hernandez Mcintyre • 206-291-8329
$399,000
8218 John Dower Road SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
3beds
1,056sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
8,520 Square Feet Lot
$329,300 Zestimate®
$378/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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- on Zillow
- 86
- views
- 6
- saves
Zillow last checked:
Listed by:
Rodolfo Hernandez Mcintyre 206-291-8329 Rodolfo@KW.com,
Keller Williams Realty PS
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2598406
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
Heating
- None, Electric
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,056
- Total interior livable area: 1,056 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
Lot
- Size: 8,520 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 3990000060
- Zoning: LKWD
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Products
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1951
- Major remodel year: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lakewood
Location
- Region: Lakewood
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $378/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $346,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,643
- Date on market: 11/6/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
Estimated market value
$329,300
$293,000 - $356,000
$2,041/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16/1991 | Sold | $52,000$49/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,831 +5.2% | $346,900 +1.9% |
| 2024 | $3,643 +9.6% | $340,500 +12.3% |
| 2023 | $3,324 -0.7% | $303,300 -5.1% |
| 2022 | $3,348 +3.8% | $319,500 +17.3% |
| 2021 | $3,227 +43.8% | $272,300 +35% |
| 2019 | $2,244 -6.4% | $201,700 +9.9% |
| 2018 | $2,397 +7.7% | $183,500 +14.6% |
| 2017 | $2,225 +17.8% | $160,100 +30.8% |
| 2016 | $1,889 | $122,400 +4.9% |
| 2014 | $1,889 +15.3% | $116,700 +11.9% |
| 2013 | $1,638 | $104,300 +2.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $101,600 -20.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $128,200 -9.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $141,100 -7.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $152,500 -1.6% |
| 2008 | $1,977 +0% | $155,000 -3.7% |
| 2007 | $1,977 +43.3% | $161,000 +81.5% |
| 2002 | $1,379 +7.9% | $88,700 -0.1% |
| 2001 | $1,278 | $88,800 +9% |
| 2000 | $1,278 | $81,500 |
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Est. payment
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Neighborhood: Dower
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Dower Elem
- Middle: Lochburn Mid
- High: Clover Park High
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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