West slope property with stunning 180 degree views which includes the Narrows bridges, Tacoma Narrows Airport, the Sound, Olympics, Fox Island & south. 2600+ sq ft home with 3 bedrooms & 2.25 baths, large Living Room with a huge picture window to take in the sights. The Dining Room has a slider leading to a large covered deck, a great place to relax or gather. A good sized kitchen also with great views. The downstairs includes a large bonus room with wood fireplace and a 2nd kitchen. There is an additional room which could be an office, den, or sleeping area. You decide. Large yard includes mature landscaping, and you have a garage on both levels of the house. Our family has 60 years of great memories here. Now it's your turn. Sold As-Is.
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Listed by: John L. Scott, Inc. • Richard Dolack
Bought with: eXp Realty
$845,000
968 S Karl Johan Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98465
3beds
2,640sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.39 Acres Lot
$1,279,700 Zestimate®
$320/sqft
$3,845 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,279,700
$1.14M - $1.43M
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Wood fireplaceLarge covered deckGood sized kitchenLarge yardMature landscapingLarge bonus roomHuge picture window
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Oct 23
Listed by:
Richard Dolack,
John L. Scott, Inc.
Bought with:
Todd Colvin, 27952
eXp Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2173130
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher_, Double Oven, Dryer, GarbageDisposal_, Microwave_, Refrigerator_, StoveRange_, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveRange
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,640
- Total interior livable area: 2,640 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Second Kitchen, Dining Room, Security System, Sprinkler System, Fireplace
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Sound, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Sound
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Gas Available, Patio, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Level,PartialSlope
Details
- Parcel number: 6235000670
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: TPU
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: TPU
- Water: Public, Company: TPU
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Narrows
Location
- Region: Tacoma
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $320/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,121,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,922
- Offers reviewed: 10/23/2023
- Date on market: 1/31/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 537 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher, DoubleOven, Dryer, GarbageDisposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveRange
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2023 | Sold | $845,000+2.4%$320/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2173130 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2023 | Pending sale | $825,000$313/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2173130 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $825,000$313/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2173130 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,192 -0.8% | $1,121,400 +1.5% |
| 2023 | $12,286 +582.7% | $1,105,100 -5.6% |
| 2022 | $1,800 -6.4% | $1,171,000 +18.3% |
| 2021 | $1,923 -78.5% | $989,700 +28.3% |
| 2019 | $8,951 -12% | $771,200 +11.8% |
| 2018 | $10,177 +10.6% | $689,700 +6.9% |
| 2017 | $9,205 +12.3% | $645,100 +24.4% |
| 2016 | $8,198 | $518,400 +9.8% |
| 2014 | $8,198 +16.6% | $472,100 +8.6% |
| 2013 | $7,030 | $434,700 +8.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $401,100 -10.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $448,100 -13.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $517,400 -8.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $567,700 -12.5% |
| 2008 | $7,560 +0% | $648,900 +0.3% |
| 2007 | $7,560 +49.8% | $647,000 +110.5% |
| 2002 | $5,046 +3.9% | $307,300 +4.3% |
| 2001 | $4,857 | $294,700 +6.4% |
| 2000 | $4,857 | $276,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West End
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Geiger Montessori SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Hunt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Foss High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Geiger
- Middle: Hunt
- 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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- Pierce County
- Tacoma
- 98465
- West End
- 968 S Karl Johan Avenue
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