Listed by Better Properties N. Proctor, Bought with Better Properties N. Proctor
$301,000
SOLD APR 3, 2017

1524 S Ainsworth Ave Tacoma, WA 98405

Hilltop Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,420 Sq Ft
5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$212 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of August 2025

This home is a piece of art. Unique & beautiful in every way. Full of custom craftsmanship w/ hand crafted kitchen cabinets and built-in eating area. Bamboo floors, gorgeous hardware. Every detail has been made beautiful. Look forward to spring in the gorgeous corner lot gardens. Enjoy wooden walk ways throughout the back yard w/ custom green house garden shed. The basement is finished and could be used as a studio, your choice! Lots of potential w/ the garage/studio space. This is a gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joshua Carlson

Better Properties N. Proctor License #73962 Listed on: 03/03/2017

Better Properties N. Proctor

Last Buyer's Agent

Griffin Keely

Better Properties N. Proctor License #120276

Better Properties N. Proctor

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1085324

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,709

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

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

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Slate Flooring
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Additional Features

  • Finished Basement

Community Details

  • Tacoma Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2015320100

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,709

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 17 - 1 1/2 Stry W/Bsmt
  • Architecture: Craftsman
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: French Doors
  • Floor Covering: Bamboo/Cork, Slate, Vinyl
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Main: Lower
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Basement: Fully Finished
  • Den or Office: Lower
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1420
  • Square Footage Finished: 1420

Exterior Features

  • Construction Methods: Standard Frame
  • Exterior: Wood, Wood Products
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Detached
  • Total Covered Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Baseboard
  • Power Company: TPU
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: TPU
  • Water Company: TPU
  • Water Heater: Basement-Electric
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Tacoma

Schools

  • Elementary School: Stanley
  • Middle School: Jason Lee
  • High School: Stadium
  • School District: TAC

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Alley, Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5070
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level
  • Parcel Number: 2015320100
  • Lot Topography: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 1916

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: NWM1085324

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 201532-0100