Tacoma Opportunity! This charming one-level home with a basement offers incredible potential in a convenient location close to shops, restaurants, and everyday amenities. Situated on a spacious, fully fenced corner lot, the property provides room to garden, play, or simply relax. Inside, you’ll find 1,640 sq. ft. of living space with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, ready for your personal touches. The freestanding one-car garage is perfect for your vehicle, tools, or outdoor gear. With a 5,663 sq. ft. lot, this property is a fantastic opportunity to create the home you’ve been envisioning in a central Tacoma location! Bring your tool belt and vision to make this one your own. Seller intend to sell as is.
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Listed by: BCR LLC • Juli Anne Gibson
Bought with: John L. Scott, Inc
$370,000
851 S 56th Street, Tacoma, WA 98408
3beds
1,640sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
5,710 Square Feet Lot
$369,800 Zestimate®
$226/sqft
$3,162 Estimated rent
Home value
$369,800
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Corner lot
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Listed by:
Juli Anne Gibson,
BCR LLC,
Christel EM Osterstrom,
BCR LLC
Bought with:
Marisol Fuentes, 24001136
John L. Scott, Inc
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2415992
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Electic, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,640
- Total interior livable area: 1,640 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 5,710 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 73 x 70 x 74 x 70
- Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Fenced-Fully
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Brush
Details
- Parcel number: 7785005850
- Zoning: TAC
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fair
- Year built: 1950
- Major remodel year: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: TPU
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
- Water: Public, Company: TPU
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: CCRs
- Subdivision: South Tacoma
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $226/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $345,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,769
- Date on market: 10/17/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 162 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Leased Equipment, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | Sold | $370,000-5.1%$226/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2415992 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2025 | Pending sale | $390,000$238/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2415992 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $390,000$238/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2415992 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2025 | Pending sale | $390,000$238/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2415992 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $390,000$238/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2415992 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2025 | Pending sale | $390,000$238/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2415992 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $390,000+122.9%$238/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2415992 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2008 | Sold | $175,000$107/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #28024276 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,769 +3.8% | $345,900 +6.1% |
| 2023 | $3,633 -10.8% | $326,000 -16.8% |
| 2022 | $4,073 +8.3% | $392,000 +19.7% |
| 2021 | $3,760 +30.9% | $327,600 +28.1% |
| 2019 | $2,871 -8.9% | $255,800 +15.9% |
| 2018 | $3,152 +16.9% | $220,700 +10.7% |
| 2017 | $2,696 +13% | $199,400 +36.5% |
| 2016 | $2,385 | $146,100 +6.6% |
| 2014 | $2,385 +14.8% | $137,100 +8.4% |
| 2013 | $2,078 | $126,500 +6.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $118,300 -15.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $140,700 -5.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $149,300 -12.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $170,400 -9.9% |
| 2008 | $2,327 +2243.5% | $189,200 -1.7% |
| 2007 | $99 -69.1% | $192,500 +85.8% |
| 2002 | $321 | $103,600 +0.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $103,200 +11.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $92,900 |
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Neighborhood: South End
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- Pierce County
- Tacoma
- 98408
- South End
- 851 S 56th Street
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