This house exudes modern elegance and still leaves room for a little nostalgia. The wide streets, manicured lawns, slight elevation and mature landscaping sets the tone as you arrive to find an exceptionally well-maintained home inviting you in. With a complete restoration in 2019 creating an open concept living plan, granite counters, slide out hood vent, extra large kitchen sink, cabinet pull outs, LVP flooring, heat pump, walk in shower, gas fireplaces, possible downstairs ADU with private entry, sprinkler system, adorable garden shed with power. The mountain and sound views are just the cherry on top of this property. Come see for yourself all the other features this home has to offer.
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Listed by: John L. Scott, Inc. • Kathryn Holt
Bought with: Windermere Real Estate/PSR Inc
$955,000
8509 42nd Street W, University Place, WA 98466
4beds
2,944sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
0.26 Acres Lot
$935,300 Zestimate®
$324/sqft
$3,620 Estimated rent
Home value
$935,300
$870,000 - $1.00M
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Jun 01
Listed by:
Kathryn Holt,
John L. Scott, Inc.
Bought with:
Lisa McNally, 21002502
Windermere Real Estate/PSR Inc
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2381240
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Heat Pump, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Natural Gas
Cooling
- 90%+ High Efficiency, Heat Pump, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: downstairs closet
Features
- Bath Off Primary
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, 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: 2
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Water Heater, Wired for Generator
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Partial, Sound, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Sound
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, Outbuildings, Patio, Sprinkler System
Details
- Parcel number: 4430300860
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Wired for Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: City of Tacoma
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Pierce County
- Water: Public, Company: City of Tacoma
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: University Place
Location
- Region: University Place
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $324/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $690,600
- Annual tax amount: $7,937
- Offers reviewed: 06/01/2025
- Date on market: 7/22/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 248 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2025 | Sold | $955,000+2.8%$324/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2381240 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2025 | Pending sale | $929,000$316/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2381240 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $929,000+32.8%$316/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2381240 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2019 | Listing removed | $699,500$238/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2019 | Listed for sale | $699,500+174.3%$238/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2015 | Sold | $255,000$87/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #856843 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,937 +6% | $690,600 +9.1% |
| 2023 | $7,491 +6.8% | $632,800 +1.2% |
| 2022 | $7,017 +11.7% | $625,300 +25.6% |
| 2021 | $6,284 +36% | $497,800 +24.9% |
| 2019 | $4,621 -6% | $398,600 +11.9% |
| 2018 | $4,916 +11.4% | $356,100 +13.8% |
| 2017 | $4,413 +839.7% | $313,000 +20.2% |
| 2016 | $470 | $260,500 +8.8% |
| 2014 | $470 -5% | $239,500 +9.8% |
| 2013 | $494 | $218,200 +5.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $206,300 -10.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $229,400 -4.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $239,600 -9.1% |
| 2009 | $401 -0.7% | $263,500 -8.2% |
| 2008 | $404 +7.7% | $287,100 -3.8% |
| 2007 | $375 -53.7% | $298,300 +77.3% |
| 2002 | $810 | $168,200 |
| 2001 | -- | $168,200 +9.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $153,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 98466
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Sunset Primary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Curtis Junior High SchoolGrades: 8-9Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Curtis Senior High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sunset Elem
- Middle: Drum Intermed
- High: Curtis Snr 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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