Discover a rare gem in Lakewood, WA—a cherished, well-maintained classic home, new to the market after 43 years. Nestled in a serene, tight-knit neighborhood, this turn-key oasis offers privacy with mature landscaping. Enjoy a modernized kitchen and bathrooms with stone counters, wood floors, and an in-house vacuum system. The open eat-in kitchen and cozy gas fireplace create warm household moment. The primary suite features a tile shower and walk-in closet for tranquility. With a new 50-year roof (2022), irrigation sprinklers, EV-ready garage, and hot tub hook-up, this home blends charm and upgrades. 15 minutes to JBLM. .5 miles to a grocery store and Fort Steilacoom park
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Listed by: Terrafin • Jason Hawken
Bought with: Redfin
$540,000
8851 81st Avenue SW, Lakewood, WA 98498
3beds
1,514sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
10,711 Square Feet Lot
$537,100 Zestimate®
$357/sqft
$2,649 Estimated rent
Home value
$537,100
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Cozy gas fireplaceOpen eat-in kitchenModernized kitchenWood floorsIrrigation sprinklersWalk-in closetIn-house vacuum system
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Listed by:
Jason Hawken,
Terrafin
Bought with:
Jennifer Buday, 125899
Redfin
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2387276
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Central Vacuum, Dining Room
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,514
- Total interior livable area: 1,514 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Built-In Vacuum, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 10,711 Square Feet
- Features: Dead End Street, Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 9407000270
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Products
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1975
- Major remodel year: 1992
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Pierce county
- Water: Public, Company: Lakewood water district
- Utilities for property: Comcast, Comcast
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lake Steilacoom
Location
- Region: Lakewood
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $357/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $494,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,657
- Date on market: 7/31/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 356 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2025 | Sold | $540,000-1.6%$357/sqft |
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| 8/10/2025 | Pending sale | $549,000$363/sqft |
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| 7/21/2025 | Price change | $549,000-5.3%$363/sqft |
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| 7/1/2025 | Price change | $579,900-1.7%$383/sqft |
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| 6/19/2025 | Price change | $589,900-1.5%$390/sqft |
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| 6/13/2025 | Price change | $599,000-1.8%$396/sqft |
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| 6/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $610,000$403/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,423 +7.4% | $494,800 +4.3% |
| 2024 | $5,049 +8.4% | $474,200 +10.2% |
| 2023 | $4,657 -0.7% | $430,500 -5% |
| 2022 | $4,690 +4.3% | $453,100 +18% |
| 2021 | $4,496 +35.6% | $384,100 +32.5% |
| 2019 | $3,315 -4.4% | $289,900 +4.9% |
| 2018 | $3,468 +4.9% | $276,300 +17.9% |
| 2017 | $3,306 +16.6% | $234,300 +22% |
| 2016 | $2,834 | $192,000 +8% |
| 2014 | $2,834 +0.7% | $177,800 +4.9% |
| 2013 | $2,815 | $169,500 -5% |
| 2012 | -- | $178,500 -6.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $190,200 -8.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $208,000 -5.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $221,100 -6% |
| 2008 | $2,862 | $235,100 -0.5% |
| 2007 | $2,862 +30.5% | $236,300 +62.3% |
| 2002 | $2,193 +7% | $145,600 |
| 2001 | $2,049 | $145,600 +7.7% |
| 2000 | $2,049 | $135,200 |
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Neighborhood: Custer
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- Pierce County
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- Custer
- 8851 81st Avenue SW
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