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  • Listed by: Morrison House Sotheby's Intl • DeAnna Renee Franklin
    Price cut: $24K (8/5)
    $679,000

    9012 161st Street Ct E, Puyallup, WA 98375

    4beds
    2,421sqft
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    $4,271/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1987
    0.33 Acres Lot
    $675,700 Zestimate®
    $280/sqft
    $44/mo HOA

    What's special

    Sprawling lawnCasual dining
    Welcome to Gem Heights—one of South Hill's most established, amenity-rich neighborhoods, minutes from Sunrise Village shopping center, parks, trails & everyday conveniences. This 2,421 sq ft, 4 bed, 2.5 bath two-story sits on an oversized 14,000 sq ft lot built for entertaining. Inside, a front living room with fireplace welcomes you in, plus a private den perfect for a home office. The kitchen features a center island & large scullery, opening to casual dining and a drop-down great room with a second gas fireplace and access to the covered patio. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a 5-piece bath & walk-in closet, with secondary bedrooms sharing a full hall bath. Step outside to a true entertainer's backyard: a fenced, commercial-grade in-ground pool & sauna, sprawling lawn, and raised planter boxes already growing vegetables & herbs. Established neighborhood. Room to grow. Space to host. Welcome home.
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    DeAnna Renee Franklin,

    Morrison House Sotheby's Intl

    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2550540MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom
      • Level: Second
      Bathroom full
      • Level: Second
      Bathroom full
      • Level: Second
      Other
      • Level: Lower
      Den office
      • Level: Main
      Entry hall
      • Level: Main
      Family room
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen with eating space
      • Level: Main
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      Utility room
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
      Features
      • Bath Off Primary, Pantry
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
      • Windows: Skylight(s)
      • Basement: None
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      • Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,421
      • Total interior livable area: 2,421 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Attached Garage
      • Has attached garage: Yes
      • Covered spaces: 3
      Features
      • Levels: Three Or More
      • Entry location: Main
      • Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Fireplace, Pantry, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Pool features: In Ground, In-Ground
      Lot
      • Size: 0.33 Acres
      • Features: Corner Lot, Paved
      • Topography: Partial Slope
      • Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
      Details
      • Parcel number: 4093000570
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Traditional,Tri-Level
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Cement/Concrete, Wood Siding, Wood Products
      • Foundation: Poured Concrete
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Good
      • Year built: 1987
      • Major remodel year: 1987

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Company: PSE
      • Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: Pierce County
      • Water: Public, Company: Firgrove Mutual
      • Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Gem Heights
      HOA
      • Services included: Common Area Maintenance
      • HOA fee: $531 annually
      • HOA phone: 253-314-7123
      Location
      • Region: Puyallup

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $280/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $622,200
      • Annual tax amount: $7,056
      • Date on market: 7/6/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 33 days
      • Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)

        Estimated market value

        $675,700

        $642,000 - $709,000

        $3,373/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/5/2026Price change$679,000-3.4%$280/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2550540 Report a problem
        7/7/2026Listed for sale$703,000+146.8%$290/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2550540 Report a problem
        8/11/2010Listing removed$284,900$118/sqft
        Source: HARRY ENG #117850840 Report a problem
        7/22/2010Listed for sale$284,900+5.5%$118/sqft
        Source: HARRY ENG #117850840 Report a problem
        6/21/2010Sold$270,000-1.8%$112/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        4/10/2010Price change$275,000-3.5%$114/sqft
        Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
        1/10/2010Price change$284,900-3.4%$118/sqft
        Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
        12/4/2009Price change$295,000-3.4%$122/sqft
        Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
        11/15/2009Listed for sale--
        Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
        9/24/2009Listing removed--
        Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
        9/13/2009Listed for sale--
        Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
        9/11/2009Sold$305,469-2.9%$126/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        5/27/2004Sold$314,450+37.3%$130/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        9/28/2000Sold$229,000$95/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$7,065 +13%$622,200 +5.3%
        2023$6,251 -0.3%$590,800 -4%
        2022$6,272 +1%$615,300 +17.7%
        2021$6,213 +15.5%$522,700 +19.4%
        2019$5,377 -0.6%$437,700 +9.7%
        2018$5,408 +7.9%$399,000 +9%
        2017$5,011 +7.8%$366,100 +19.7%
        2016$4,648 $305,800 +7.5%
        2014$4,648 +14.4%$284,500 +11.1%
        2013$4,063 $256,000 +2%
        2012-- $251,100 -5.4%
        2011-- $265,300 -8.5%
        2010-- $290,000 +20.4%
        2002$3,739 +3.4%$240,900 -0.7%
        2001$3,618 $242,600 +7.2%
        2000$3,618 $226,400
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 98375

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        32 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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