Listed by Engel & Voelkers Chambers Bay, Bought with Better Properties N. Proctor
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1520 S Karl Johan Ave Tacoma, WA 98465

West End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $873,000 - $997,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,600 Sq Ft
$361/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 17, 2022

Last sale price $830,000 $319 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,939/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of a Sound
  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Deck
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of June 2022

Beautiful majestic views of Sound, Islands & Mountains from Bridges all the way to Olympia. In this quiet neighborhood, you'll enjoy unforgettable sunrises & sunsets. Make it yours! All this property needs is a little TLC to make it your ideal home. Entries on S. Karl Johan Ave & S. Ventura Dr. Included is a partially updated kitchen and new range. Large windows look West over the deck & onto large 20,000+ sf. lot. Living is on the main floor while the daylight basement provides plenty of options, ie. shop, ADU, extend garage & RV parking, etc. Hardwoods, sprinkler system, forced air/Heat Pump, plenty of storage, sewer connected, let your imagination go and create the masterpiece you've been dreaming about! DON'T MISS OUT!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim Gavranich

Engel & Voelkers Chambers Bay License #18513 Listed on: 05/05/2022

Engel & Voelkers Chambers Bay

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Keller

Better Properties N. Proctor License #75760

Better Properties N. Proctor

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1927872

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $899

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Sloped Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Value in Land

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Views of a Sound
  • Bay
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Narrows Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Assessor Parcel Number 623530-025-0

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$899

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 3020
  • SeniorExemption: true
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 1,166

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: Daylight, Partially Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Upper
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Sprinkler System, Dining Room
  • Living Area: 2600
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2600
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 420
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 1
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer
  • FireplacesLower: 1
  • FireplacesUpper: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Mountain(s), Sound
  • Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Value In Land
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking, Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Wood
  • HeatingCoolingType: Forced Air,Heat Pump
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: PC
  • WaterCompany: TPU

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Tacoma

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 623530-025-0
  • Topography: PartialSlope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4782
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20832
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,High Speed Internet,RV Parking,Shop,Sprinkler System
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Wood

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 899

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Wood

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2013
Sold by
Wonder Wilma J
Bought by
Sprague Connie L
Current Estimated Value
$946,900
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sprague Connie L -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Wonder Wilma Jean $28,746
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/17/2022 06/17/22 Sold $830,000 -3.5% $319 / Sq Ft
05/24/2022 05/24/22 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2022 05/19/22 Price Changed $860,000 -2.8% $331 / Sq Ft
05/17/2022 05/17/22 For Sale $885,000 0.0% $340 / Sq Ft
05/13/2022 05/13/22 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2022 05/05/22 For Sale $885,000 -- $340 / 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 $9,365 $906,200 $705,100 $201,100
2024 $9,365 $884,200 $683,700 $200,500
2023 $9,365 $842,100 $657,500 $184,600
2022 $899 $830,000 $581,100 $248,900
2021 $999 $701,300 $465,000 $236,300
2019 $1,090 $644,500 $414,900 $229,600
2018 $1,164 $618,400 $365,300 $253,100
2017 $1,263 $577,700 $335,200 $242,500
2016 $1,318 $462,600 $252,900 $209,700
2014 $6,025 $421,600 $234,800 $186,800
2013 $6,025 $387,700 $210,800 $176,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 1927872

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 623530-0250