Such a great location, close to Lake Steilacoom! Charming Fixer-Upper, endless potential on a beautiful, large corner lot. Affordable 3-bed, 2-bath offers a canvas for creativity and vision. Real hardwood floors exude warmth and character providing a vintage design space, large windows invite an abundance of natural light, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere in every room, an expansive primary bedroom offers a large place to retreat, with a walk-in closet providing plenty of storage space (this space would also make a wonderful great room), kitchen features a cozy eating nook, ready for your personal touches. Ready for someone with a keen eye for potential! Wonderful yard creates a sanctuary and space for peace but also entertaining!
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Listed by: Terry Wise & Associates • Kristina Linkem
Bought with: COMPASS
$445,000
8304 97th Street SW, Lakewood, WA 98498
3beds
1,950sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
8,498 Square Feet Lot
$443,100 Zestimate®
$228/sqft
$2,944 Estimated rent
Home value
$443,100
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Real hardwood floorsLarge windowsWalk-in closetExpansive primary bedroomWonderful yardCorner lotCozy eating nook
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Listed by:
Kristina Linkem,
Terry Wise & Associates,
David L. Walker,
Terry Wise & Associates
Bought with:
Dyyana Simon, 23005562
COMPASS
Gervon Simon, 21036822
COMPASS
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2432529
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Laundry/mud room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,950
- Total interior livable area: 1,950 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Skylight(s), Sprinkler System, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 8,498 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Paved, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 4675000140
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Average
- Year built: 1956
- Major remodel year: 1982
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Pierce County
- Water: Public, Company: Lakewood Water
- Utilities for property: Unknown, Unknown
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lakewood
Location
- Region: Lakewood
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $228/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $501,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,837
- Date on market: 10/28/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 151 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Leased Equipment, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2025 | Sold | $445,000-1.1%$228/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2432529 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Pending sale | $450,000$231/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2432529 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $450,000+136.8%$231/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2432529 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2003 | Sold | $190,000+4.4%$97/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #23006868 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2001 | Sold | $182,000$93/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #21034593 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,837 -1.4% | $350,980 +12% |
| 2023 | $2,877 -1.3% | $313,460 -5.2% |
| 2022 | $2,915 +4% | $330,820 +17.6% |
| 2021 | $2,803 -13.7% | $281,190 -8.5% |
| 2019 | $3,248 -4% | $307,200 +13.6% |
| 2018 | $3,382 +4.7% | $270,500 +18.4% |
| 2017 | $3,229 +16.2% | $228,400 +21.7% |
| 2016 | $2,780 | $187,700 +7.7% |
| 2014 | $2,780 +0.8% | $174,300 +4.9% |
| 2013 | $2,759 | $166,200 -4.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $174,800 -6% |
| 2011 | -- | $186,000 -8.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $202,400 -5.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $214,500 -5.3% |
| 2008 | $2,779 +0% | $226,600 -1.1% |
| 2007 | $2,779 +41% | $229,200 +76.2% |
| 2002 | $1,971 +6.7% | $130,100 |
| 2001 | $1,847 | $130,100 |
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Neighborhood: Idlewild
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