Charming South Tacoma Craftsman with the perfect blend of historic detail and modern updates! This 3 bed, 1.5 bath home features an updated kitchen with newer appliances, 2024 water heater, and new vapor barrier and insulation in the crawl space. Original built-ins and a tiled gas fireplace add timeless character. Enjoy your backyard oasis with Trex deck, sprinkler system, two sheds, gated yard with alley access, and 2-car carport. Move-in ready with comfort and charm throughout!
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Listed by: Terrafin • Lindsey Davis
Bought with: HomeSmart Real Estate Assoc
$435,000
8621 S Thompson Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98444
3beds
1,184sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
7,801 Square Feet Lot
$425,000 Zestimate®
$367/sqft
$2,612 Estimated rent
Home value
$425,000
$395,000 - $459,000
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Tiled gas fireplaceBackyard oasisUpdated kitchenTrex deckSprinkler systemNewer appliancesOriginal built-ins
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: May 11
Listed by:
Lindsey Davis,
Terrafin
Bought with:
Rochelle Bauer, 118040
HomeSmart Real Estate Assoc
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2372699
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 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
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Stone, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,184
- Total interior livable area: 1,184 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Driveway
- Has carport: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, French Doors
Lot
- Size: 7,801 Square Feet
- Features: Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 5595000300
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1911
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
- Water: Public, Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Rainier Connect
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: South Tacoma
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $367/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $349,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,805
- Offers reviewed: 05/11/2025
- Date on market: 7/1/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 269 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,State Bond,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2025 | Sold | $435,000+4.8%$367/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2372699 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2025 | Pending sale | $415,000$351/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2372699 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $415,000+232.3%$351/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2372699 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2008 | Listing removed | $124,900$105/sqft |
Source: NCI Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2008 | Price change | $124,900-13.8%$105/sqft |
Source: NCI Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2008 | Listed for sale | $144,900+28.4%$122/sqft |
Source: NCI Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/1997 | Sold | $112,849$95/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,805 +5.1% | $349,200 +7.5% |
| 2023 | $3,620 +5.4% | $324,900 -1.7% |
| 2022 | $3,435 +7.4% | $330,400 +18.6% |
| 2021 | $3,199 +28.5% | $278,600 +30.7% |
| 2019 | $2,490 -2.8% | $213,100 +11.4% |
| 2018 | $2,562 +14% | $191,300 +18.1% |
| 2017 | $2,247 +11.7% | $162,000 +30.4% |
| 2016 | $2,012 | $124,200 +7.4% |
| 2014 | $2,012 +21.6% | $115,600 +15.8% |
| 2013 | $1,654 | $99,800 +6.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $94,100 -22.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $120,800 -7.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $130,000 -15.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $154,500 -8.1% |
| 2008 | $2,047 | $168,200 -3.8% |
| 2007 | $2,047 +30.7% | $174,800 +91.7% |
| 2002 | $1,566 +17.2% | $91,200 -0.2% |
| 2001 | $1,336 | $91,400 +20.1% |
| 2000 | $1,336 | $76,100 |
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Neighborhood: South End
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Fern Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Baker Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Mt Tahoma High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fern Hill
- Middle: Baker
- High: Mt Tahoma
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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- Pierce County
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- South End
- 8621 S Thompson Avenue
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