Welcome home to this charming Tacoma classic—offering timeless character with thoughtful updates and modern livability. Set on a prominent corner lot, this stately home blends traditional design with Craftsman-inspired details, creating warmth and personality throughout. The main level features a spacious, open kitchen and dining area ideal for gathering, along with an inviting living room complete with classic built-ins, a wood-burning fireplace, and vintage glass door knobs that add a touch of original charm. Two bedrooms and a tastefully remodeled full bathroom complete the main floor. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite provides a private retreat, featuring a well-appointed ensuite with heated tile floors, double vanity, and walk-in shower. The generous walk-in closet includes a built-in ironing station, along with an office or potential fourth bedroom offering flexibility for today’s lifestyles. The partially finished basement provides additional space for storage, hobbies, or future potential. Outside, enjoy covered parking and a fully fenced, low-maintenance backyard, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Ideally located just minutes from the vibrant 6th Avenue District, with easy access to the University of Puget Sound, University of Washington Tacoma, local hospitals, parks, and major freeway connections. A rare opportunity to own a character-filled home with space, flexibility, and thoughtful details in a prime Tacoma location.
Pending inspection
Listed by: Keller Williams Rty Tacoma • Matthew Harber
Price cut: $30K (6/8)
$645,000
864 S Fife Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
4beds
2,836sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
3,741 Square Feet Lot
$637,200 Zestimate®
$227/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceCovered parkingDouble vanityWalk-in showerProminent corner lot
- 108 days |
- 426 |
- 18 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Matthew Harber,
Keller Williams Rty Tacoma
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2498576
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Lower
Bonus room
- 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, Ductless, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,836
- Total interior livable area: 2,836 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Off Street
- Has carport: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Security System, Walk-In Closet(s)
Lot
- Size: 3,741 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Fenced-Fully, Patio
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 9305000110
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete, Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1925
- Major remodel year: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: TPU
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
- Water: Public, Company: TPU
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Central Tacoma
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $227/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $536,900
- Annual tax amount: $5,844
- Date on market: 3/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 110 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$637,200
$605,000 - $669,000
$3,153/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/4/2026 | Pending sale | $645,000$227/sqft |
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| 6/8/2026 | Price change | $645,000-4.4%$227/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Price change | $675,000-6.9%$238/sqft |
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| 4/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $725,000$256/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,844 +4.5% | $536,900 +6.8% |
| 2023 | $5,594 -1.3% | $502,600 -7.9% |
| 2022 | $5,666 +5.4% | $545,800 +16.4% |
| 2021 | $5,376 +23.8% | $468,900 +24.1% |
| 2019 | $4,341 +3.8% | $377,800 +13.1% |
| 2018 | $4,183 +9.8% | $334,100 +26.2% |
| 2017 | $3,810 +13.4% | $264,800 +28.7% |
| 2016 | $3,361 | $205,800 +6.5% |
| 2014 | $3,361 +13.6% | $193,300 +7.6% |
| 2013 | $2,957 | $179,600 +6.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $168,500 -11.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $190,000 -3.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $196,700 -12.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $224,200 -5.7% |
| 2008 | $2,792 | $237,800 -0.3% |
| 2007 | $2,792 +22.9% | $238,600 +79.9% |
| 2002 | $2,271 +10.8% | $132,600 |
| 2001 | $2,049 | $132,600 +13.5% |
| 2000 | $2,049 | $116,800 |
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Neighborhood: Central
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Franklin Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Hilltop Heritage Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Foss High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Franklin
- Middle: Hilltop Heritage Middle
- High: Foss
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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