Listed by Keller Williams Rty Tacoma, Bought with Redfin
$1,200,000
SOLD MAY 19, 2025

1216 S Karl Johan Ave Tacoma, WA 98465

West End Neighborhood
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,192 Sq Ft
0.4 Acres

Recently Sold

$376 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Views of a Sound
  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Fruit Trees
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of May 2025

Perched on an oversized 0.4-acre lot, this West Slope gem boasts breathtaking views over the Sound, Narrows Bridge and snowcapped Olympics. Nestled in a well-manicured neighborhood, this solid home is hitting the market for the first time! The main level captures views from nearly every room, while the lower level includes a separate entrance, kitchen & bath, ideal for multi-generational living, guests, or rental potential. In addition to the attached two-car garage, a massive 1,344 sq. ft. detached two-story garage with an RV door & separate street access is ready for your car collection, shop, or possible ADU conversion. Enjoy stunning sunset views and envision the endless potential this home offers to transform it into your dream!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rochelle Chorak

Keller Williams Rty Tacoma License #135193 Listed on: 04/11/2025

Keller Williams Rty Tacoma

Co-Listed By

Shelly Crane

Keller Williams Rty Tacoma License #17905

Last Buyer's Agent

Patrick Beringer

Redfin License #78492

Redfin

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2358343

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,704

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Parking

  • 10 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Views of a Sound
  • Bay
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,192 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • High Speed Internet
  • High Tech Cabling

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Narrows Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6235200460

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,704

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

10

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 3192
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • SOCComments: Thank you for showing!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace, High Tech Cabling, Laminate
  • Living Area: 3192
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.75
  • BathsFullMain: 2
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 3192
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 1
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • FireplacesLower: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Sound, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Alley, Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 10
  • Garage Spaces: 10
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Partially Fenced
  • Cooling: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Tacoma

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 6235200460
  • Topography: Level,Partial Slope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4001
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17430
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,RV Parking,Shop
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Public Records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Public Records

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11704

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2025
Closed on
May 17, 2025
Sold by
Shilley Victoria and Wolfe Kyle D
Bought by
Syrovatka William J
Seller's Agent
Rochelle Chorak
Keller Williams Rty Tacoma
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Beringer
Redfin
List Price
$1,289,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$89,000
-6.9%
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
$1,168,522

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$31,478
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.52%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Outstanding Balance
$748,677
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$419,845

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2016
Sold by
Dickinson Laura Elizabeth
Bought by
Wolfe Kyle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$142,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2016
Sold by
Shilley Victoria L
Bought by
Wolfe Kyle D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2006
Sold by
Shilley Victoria
Bought by
Shilley Gary M and Shilley Victoria L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2004
Sold by
Geehan Dolores Mae
Bought by
Geehan Dolores Mae and Dolores Mae Geehan Living Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,200,000 Approved Title & Escrow
Quit Claim Deed -- Puget Sound Title
Quit Claim Deed $145,969 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ticor Title Of Wa Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $750,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $280,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $142,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $125,368 Unknown
Previous Owner $125,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $90,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Sold $1,200,000 -6.9% $376 / Sq Ft
04/23/2025 04/23/25 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2025 04/18/25 For Sale $1,289,000 0.0% $404 / Sq Ft
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2025 04/11/25 For Sale $1,289,000 -- $404 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,708 $1,127,300 $679,300 $448,000
2024 $4,708 $1,077,500 $658,700 $418,800
2023 $4,708 $982,200 $625,000 $357,200
2022 $4,447 $1,045,500 $647,700 $397,800
2021 $4,273 $749,300 $442,100 $307,200
2019 $3,855 $692,800 $394,500 $298,300
2018 $4,294 $614,700 $343,500 $271,200
2017 $3,958 $571,700 $315,200 $256,500
2016 $1,714 $460,600 $237,800 $222,800
2014 $1,369 $417,200 $220,900 $196,300
2013 $1,369 $382,700 $198,200 $184,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2358343

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 623520-0460