Welcome to this quaint 1950’s home nestled near America Lake and close to JBLM! Offered AS-IS, this gem is an exceptional investment opportunity to add to your real estate portfolio or shine up and make your own. You’ll love the private, fully fenced corner lot nestled within mature trees and shrubs, covered porch, and outbuilding for added versatility and storage options. The interior offers main floor bedrooms and bathroom, a converted attic and flex space. Fantastic proximity to I-5, nearby grocery stores, restaurants, and a short drive to the Lakewood Town Center.
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Listed by: John L. Scott Mill Creek • Andrea Hamre
Bought with: Keller Williams Rty Tacoma
$280,000
8520 121st Street SW, Tacoma, WA 98498
2beds
1,062sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
5,998 Square Feet Lot
$406,500 Zestimate®
$264/sqft
$2,344 Estimated rent
Home value
$406,500
$378,000 - $431,000
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Jul 31
Listed by:
Andrea Hamre,
John L. Scott Mill Creek
Bought with:
Michael Putnam, 139697
Keller Williams Rty Tacoma
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2143663
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Second
Bonus room
- Level: Second
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: StoveRange_, StoveRange
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,062
- Total interior livable area: 1,062 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Laminate, Fireplace
Lot
- Size: 5,998 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Paved, Cable TV, Fenced-Fully, Outbuildings, Patio
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 5005003990
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1955
- Major remodel year: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Pierce County Sewer
- Water: Public, Company: Lakewood Water District
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lake City
Location
- Region: Lakewood
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $264/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $454,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,458
- Offers reviewed: 07/31/2023
- Date on market: 8/6/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 1080 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,Rehab Loan
- Inclusions: StoveRange
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2025 | Listing removed | $2,400$2/sqft |
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| 8/7/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,400$2/sqft |
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| 11/6/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/31/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,400$2/sqft |
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| 8/8/2023 | Sold | $280,000$264/sqft |
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| 7/29/2023 | Pending sale | $280,000$264/sqft |
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| 7/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $280,000+178.2%$264/sqft |
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| 1/5/1999 | Sold | $100,633$95/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,216 +52.5% | $454,700 +45.5% |
| 2023 | $3,420 -1.1% | $312,500 -5.4% |
| 2022 | $3,458 +4.6% | $330,400 +18.3% |
| 2021 | $3,305 +44.3% | $279,200 +33.3% |
| 2019 | $2,291 -5.9% | $209,500 +11.7% |
| 2018 | $2,436 +7.2% | $187,600 +15.2% |
| 2017 | $2,273 +16.6% | $162,800 +32.5% |
| 2016 | $1,949 | $122,900 +1.9% |
| 2014 | $1,949 +14.3% | $120,600 +11.6% |
| 2013 | $1,706 | $108,100 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $106,000 -16.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $126,800 -7.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $137,300 -8.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $149,700 -11.1% |
| 2008 | $2,101 | $168,400 -1.9% |
| 2007 | $2,101 +42.1% | $171,600 +79.3% |
| 2002 | $1,478 | $95,700 |
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Neighborhood: Lake City
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Lake Louise Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 4/10Woodbrook Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Lakes High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lake Louise Elem
- High: Lakes 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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Estimated market value
$406,500
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- Washington
- Pierce County
- Lakewood
- 98498
- Lake City
- 8520 121st Street SW
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