Charming 55+ 1-Level, 1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom Updated Condominium near Steilacoom Lake! This 550sqft Home in Colonial Terrace Condos features New Electrical Service Panel and 2-New Mini Splits (One in Living Room and One in Bedroom). Living Room w/Brick Wood-Burning Fireplace w/White Painted Mantle, Ceiling Fan, Remote Control Honeycomb Blinds and new LVP floors which extend into the Dining and Kitchen. Kitchen features Maple Cabinetry, Corian Counters, Double Sink, Electric Range and Refrigerator. Dining Room with remote control Honeycomb Blinds. Primary Bedroom has a large Mini Split for Heat & AC and offers a large closet along with honeycomb blinds. Luxurious Spa-Like Bathroom w/Custom Tiled Shower w/Teak Pull-Down Seat, Pedestal Sink, Linen Cabinets and Tile Floors. Laundry is an all-in-one unit for the ultimate space-saver & it stays! Throughout, you'll love the white 6-panel doors, vaulted ceilings, wainscotting, and white millwork. The grounds are gorgeous and this unit is one of the best! One Designated Parking Space, Guest Parking + Your Own Shed for Extra Storage Needs. This home sits in the back of the neighborhood with no street traffic noise, so you'll enjoy a larger open space and your rear neighbors are very quiet. Peaceful grounds, Extra Privacy, All Appliances included and Open Space abounds. Close to multiple golf courses (3 w/in 5 miles!), parks, shopping, medical facilities and beaches. What more could you ask for? Come take a look today!
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Listed by: Wilcox Real Estate • Charles Wilcox • 253-973-2096
Price cut: $15K (11/6)
$210,000
8414 John Dower Road SW #7, Lakewood, WA 98499
1beds
550sqft
Condominium
Built in 1958
-- sqft lot
$208,500 Zestimate®
$382/sqft
$353/mo HOA
What's special
Guest parkingLarge closetKitchen features maple cabinetryLarger open spaceWhite millworkDouble sinkTile floors
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Charles Wilcox 253-973-2096 wilcoxhomegroup@gmail.com,
Wilcox Real Estate,
Janette Wilcox 253-830-4620,
Wilcox Real Estate
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2598540
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Ductless, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Hall Closet
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 550
- Total interior livable area: 550 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Uncovered
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: End Unit, Fireplace, Ground Floor, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 2,252 Square Feet
- Features: Paved
Details
- Parcel number: 9006760070
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Condo (1 Level)
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding, Wood Products
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: TPU
- Sewer: Company: Included
- Water: Company: Included
- Utilities for property: Lightcurve
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Age Restriction, Cable TV
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: Lake Steilacoom
HOA
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Sewer, Water
- HOA fee: $353 monthly
- HOA phone: 253-985-3812
Location
- Region: Lakewood
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $382/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $216,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,440
- Date on market: 10/28/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$208,500
$198,000 - $219,000
$1,442/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/6/2026 | Price change | $210,000-6.7%$382/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2598540 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000+12.5%$409/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2598540 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2023 | Sold | $199,950+81.9%$364/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2007 | Sold | $109,950$200/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #27027700 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,440 +6% | $216,600 +2.7% |
| 2024 | $2,302 +13.6% | $210,900 +14.4% |
| 2023 | $2,027 +3.9% | $184,400 -0.4% |
| 2022 | $1,951 +10.4% | $185,100 +25.2% |
| 2021 | $1,767 +71.2% | $147,800 +32.4% |
| 2019 | $1,032 +7.8% | $111,600 +35.6% |
| 2018 | $958 +23.9% | $82,300 +31.9% |
| 2017 | $773 -30.2% | $62,400 +49.6% |
| 2016 | $1,108 | $41,700 -38.8% |
| 2014 | $1,108 +135.2% | $68,100 +10.6% |
| 2013 | $471 | $61,600 +6.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $58,000 -24.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $77,200 -12.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $88,100 |
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