$245,000
SOLD MAR 1, 2019

1305 S Ainsworth Ave Tacoma, WA 98405

Hilltop Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,256 Sq Ft
4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$195 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Attached Garage
  • Level Lot
  • Stadium High School Rated A-
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • 3-minute walk to Ferry Park

About This Home

As of November 2021

**Investor Alert** Lots of potential here! Great opportunity to purchase a property in the heart of Tacoma, close to the coming light rail extension, University of WA Tacoma, downtown, and so much more. The unfinished basement offers the opportunity to add square footage. This home highlights, classic french doors, original hardwood flooring and woodwork, covered porch, Large fenced backyard, & attached garage. View of Mount Rainier from upstairs !

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Damian Barton

Better Properties UP/Fircrest License #128063 Listed on: 01/16/2019

Better Properties UP/Fircrest

Co-Listed By

Zach Flowers

Better Properties UP/Fircrest License #97341

Last Buyer's Agent

Benis Dawkins

Better Homes and Gardens RE PC License #82824

Better Homes and Gardens RE PC

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1401122

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,099

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Wood Composite

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Additional Features

  • Unfinished Basement

Community Details

  • Central Tacoma Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2013310020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,099

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 17 - 1 1/2 Stry W/Bsmt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Senior Exemption: Y
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: French Doors
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Approved Number of Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Family Room: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2128
  • Square Footage Finished: 1256
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 872

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood, Wood Products
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Total Covered Parking: 1

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: TPU
  • Septic Approved for Number of Bedrooms: 3
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: TPU
  • Water Company: TPU
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Central Tacoma

Schools

  • School District: TAC

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 3
  • Lot Details: Curbs, Sidewalk
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4500
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Level
  • Parcel Number: 2013310020
  • Lot Topography: Level

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 677

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2021
Closed on
Nov 10, 2021
Sold by
Leibnitz Gretalyn Mary and Gerke Charles Robert
Bought by
Gonzalez Mario and Smith Ashlynn
Seller's Agent
Gerene Fox
Redfin
Buyer's Agent
Rebecca Drew
RE/MAX Realty South
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$441,305
Premium/Discount to List
$56,305
14.62%
Current Estimated Value
$461,780

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$20,475
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.14%
Original Mortgage
$419,239
Outstanding Balance
$385,770
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$74,452

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2020
Sold by
Leibnitz Gretalyn Mary and Gerke Charles Robert
Bought by
Leibnitz Gretalyn Mary and Gerke Charles Robert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$217,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2019
Closed on
Feb 27, 2019
Sold by
Dugger Cathy Ann and Hyde Cathy
Bought by
Leibnitz Gretalyn and Gerke Charles
Seller's Agent
Damian Barton
Better Properties UP/Fircrest
Buyer's Agent
Benis Dawkins
Better Homes and Gardens RE PC
List Price
$240,999
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,001
1.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.30%
Original Mortgage
$220,500
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 1998
Sold by
Housing Authority Of The City Tacoma
Bought by
Hyde Cathy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$58,811
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $441,306 Title Forward
Quit Claim Deed $109,406 Cw Title
Warranty Deed $245,000 Cw Title
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $419,239 New Conventional
Previous Owner $217,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $220,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $55,492 FHA
Previous Owner $58,811 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/22/2021 11/22/21 Sold $441,305 +14.6% $351 / Sq Ft
10/18/2021 10/18/21 Pending -- -- --
10/14/2021 10/14/21 For Sale $385,000 +57.1% $307 / Sq Ft
03/01/2019 03/01/19 Sold $245,000 +1.7% $195 / Sq Ft
01/20/2019 01/20/19 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2019 01/16/19 For Sale $240,999 -- $192 / 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 $4,099 $397,000 $222,400 $174,600
2024 $4,099 $392,000 $215,800 $176,200
2023 $4,099 $368,000 $204,400 $163,600
2022 $3,564 $379,200 $202,800 $176,400
2021 $3,185 $253,100 $105,000 $148,100
2019 $635 $233,500 $83,500 $150,000
2018 $677 $205,800 $73,200 $132,600
2017 $2,254 $166,400 $52,000 $114,400
2016 $2,009 $121,700 $36,500 $85,200
2014 $1,821 $115,400 $37,600 $77,800
2013 $1,821 $109,800 $37,600 $72,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1401122

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 201331-0020