$10,000 seller credit available! Welcome home to this turnkey 1948 Tacoma charmer! Offering 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, and two inviting living spaces- blending timeless character with thoughtful updates. Two spacious bedrooms are on the main floor, while the private upstairs primary retreat features its own sitting area. Hardwood floors, a sunny dining space, and a flexible second living room with nearby laundry and 3/4 bath provide room to live and grow. Major updates include a completely remodeled main bath, updated electrical panel, new hot water heater, and new garage roof in 2026, plus a newer house roof, HardiePlank siding, updated windows, and exterior paint within the last five years! Enjoy a fully fenced yard, 2-car garage with 110V power, potential for RV/boat parking, sewer line was recently inspected and maintained. Spacious lot may offer DADU potential under Tacoma’s updated zoning. Walk to parks, coffee shops, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, and the iconic Pao’s Donuts. Easy access to multiple freeways, JBLM and Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. Move-in ready and full of charm. Welcome Home!
Pending
Listed by: Real Broker LLC • Sarah Koch-Schaapveld
$589,999
833 S MacArthur Street, Tacoma, WA 98465
3beds
1,742sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
7,418 Square Feet Lot
$592,100 Zestimate®
$339/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hardwood floorsCompletely remodeled main bathSunny dining spaceHardieplank sidingUpdated windowsTwo inviting living spacesFully fenced yard
- 25 days |
- 698 |
- 36 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sarah Koch-Schaapveld,
Real Broker LLC
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2540254
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,742
- Total interior livable area: 1,742 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, RV Parking
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 7,418 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Fenced-Fully, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, RV Parking
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 4485001220
- Zoning: R5
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,1 1/2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Wood Siding, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1948
- Major remodel year: 1991
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Highlands
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $339/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $449,100
- Annual tax amount: $5,208
- Date on market: 7/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 11 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$592,100
$562,000 - $622,000
$3,049/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Pending sale | $589,999$339/sqft |
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| 6/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $589,999+187.9%$339/sqft |
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| 9/1/2016 | Listing removed | $204,950$118/sqft |
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| 8/31/2016 | Listed for sale | $204,950-6.8%$118/sqft |
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| 8/25/2016 | Sold | $220,000+7.3%$126/sqft |
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| 7/20/2016 | Pending sale | $204,950$118/sqft |
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| 7/7/2016 | Price change | $204,950-6.8%$118/sqft |
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| 7/2/2016 | Price change | $219,950-2.2%$126/sqft |
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| 5/28/2016 | Pending sale | $225,000$129/sqft |
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| 5/4/2016 | Price change | $225,000-10%$129/sqft |
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| 4/7/2016 | Listed for sale | $250,000+31.6%$144/sqft |
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| 3/4/2004 | Sold | $190,000+94.9%$109/sqft |
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| 8/15/1995 | Sold | $97,500$56/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,890 -0.7% | $449,100 +1.6% |
| 2023 | $4,923 +5.3% | $442,200 -1.8% |
| 2022 | $4,677 +5.2% | $450,300 +16.1% |
| 2021 | $4,447 +26.5% | $387,700 +28.7% |
| 2019 | $3,517 -4.7% | $301,200 +11.3% |
| 2018 | $3,689 +33.5% | $270,500 +15.8% |
| 2017 | $2,764 | $233,500 +36.5% |
| 2016 | $2,764 | $171,000 +7.6% |
| 2014 | $2,764 -0.8% | $158,900 +8.3% |
| 2013 | $2,786 | $146,700 -7.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $158,700 -6.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $170,100 -9.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $187,300 -8.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $204,100 -5.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $215,700 -0.8% |
| 2007 | $2,546 +20.5% | $217,500 +76.4% |
| 2002 | $2,112 +4.1% | $123,300 |
| 2001 | $2,028 | $123,300 +6.7% |
| 2000 | $2,028 | $115,600 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: West End
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Geiger Montessori SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Hunt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Foss High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Geiger
- Middle: Hunt
- High: Foss
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- West End
- 833 S MacArthur Street
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