Listed by Skyline Properties, Inc., Bought with Windermere Real Estate/Summit
$550,000
SOLD AUG 5, 2025

1524 S Ainsworth Ave Tacoma, WA 98405

Hilltop Neighborhood
5 Beds
3 Baths
1,996 Sq Ft
5,070 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$276 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Greenhouse
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Deck
  • Stadium High School Rated A-
  • Fruit Trees
  • 5-minute walk to Ferry Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

This home is located at 1524 S Ainsworth Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405 and is currently priced at $550,000, approximately $275 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 1524 S Ainsworth Ave is a home located in Pierce County with nearby schools including Stanley Elementary School, Hilltop Heritage Middle School, and Stadium High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mick Prandi

Skyline Properties, Inc. License #82396 Listed on: 08/05/2025

Skyline Properties, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Hannah Roberts

Windermere Real Estate/Summit License #24011010

Windermere Real Estate/Summit

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2418618

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,906

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 5,070 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,996 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Territorial Views
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Greenhouse

Additional Homes

  • ADU includes 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a bus stop

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hilltop Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2015320100

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,906

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2566
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace, French Doors, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1996
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.75
  • BathsFullMain: 2
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1996
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 1
  • BedroomsUpper: 1
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • ADUBaths: 1
  • ADUBeds: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 2
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fully Fenced
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Stove/Free Standing, Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • WaterHeaterLocation: basement
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Tacoma

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 2015320100
  • Topography: Level,Partial Slope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1164
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5070
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Deck,Fenced-Fully,Green House,Patio
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Public Records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Public Records
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4906

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 5, 2025
Closed on
Jul 25, 2025
Sold by
Frazier Jacqueline May and Frazier David E
Bought by
Frazier Emmanuel and Frazier Elijah
Seller's Agent
Mick Prandi
Skyline Properties, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Hannah Roberts
Windermere Real Estate/Summit
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Views
2

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-57.35%
Original Mortgage
$561,825
Outstanding Balance
$561,825
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$43,674

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2020
Closed on
Jun 15, 2020
Sold by
Long Joseph R and Griffith Michelle L
Bought by
Frazier David E and Frazier Jacqueline May
Seller's Agent
Loren Ellingson
Redfin
Buyer's Agent
Mick Prandi
Skyline Properties, Inc.
List Price
$449,950
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50
0.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.03%
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2017
Closed on
Mar 30, 2017
Sold by
Mcclenahan Danielle F and Mcclenahan Joshua
Bought by
Long Joseph R and Griffith Michelle L
Seller's Agent
Joshua Carlson
Better Properties N. Proctor
Buyer's Agent
Griffin Keely
Better Properties N. Proctor
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$301,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
9.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.13%
Original Mortgage
$295,548
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2009
Sold by
Honeck Linda and Kelly Kevin
Bought by
Mcclenahan Danielle F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$3,000
Interest Rate
4.99%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2006
Sold by
Vedder Christian
Bought by
Honeck Linda and Kelly Kevin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$154,400
Interest Rate
7.75%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2005
Sold by
Wandler In Suk
Bought by
Vedder Christian

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,400
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2004
Sold by
Wandler Albert
Bought by
Wandler In Suk

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$133,000
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $550,000 Cw Title
Warranty Deed $450,000 First American
Warranty Deed $300,719 Wfg Natl Title
Warranty Deed $130,000 First American Title Ins Co
Warranty Deed $193,000 Fidelity
Warranty Deed $163,000 Rtc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Rainier Title Company
Warranty Deed $140,000 Rainier Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $561,825 VA
Previous Owner $405,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $290,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $295,936 FHA
Previous Owner $295,548 FHA
Previous Owner $3,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $126,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $154,400 Balloon
Previous Owner $38,600 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $130,400 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $133,000 New Conventional
Closed $133,000 No Value Available
Closed $32,600 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/05/2025 08/05/25 Sold $550,000 0.0% $276 / Sq Ft
08/05/2025 08/05/25 For Sale $550,000 +22.2% $276 / Sq Ft
07/07/2020 07/07/20 Sold $450,000 0.0% $317 / Sq Ft
06/06/2020 06/06/20 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2020 06/04/20 For Sale $449,950 +49.5% $317 / Sq Ft
04/03/2017 04/03/17 Sold $301,000 +0.4% $212 / Sq Ft
03/06/2017 03/06/17 Price Changed $299,950 +9.1% $211 / Sq Ft
03/03/2017 03/03/17 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2017 03/03/17 For Sale $275,000 -- $194 / 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 $4,709 $463,000 $227,900 $235,100
2024 $4,709 $450,600 $221,200 $229,400
2023 $4,709 $422,900 $209,400 $213,500
2022 $4,547 $469,500 $208,900 $260,600
2021 $4,087 $325,100 $108,100 $217,000
2019 $3,158 $273,700 $86,000 $187,700
2018 $3,043 $242,800 $75,400 $167,400
2017 $2,101 $192,500 $53,800 $138,700
2016 $1,882 $113,400 $37,700 $75,700
2014 $1,712 $108,100 $38,900 $69,200
2013 $1,712 $103,000 $38,900 $64,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2418618

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 201532-0100