Listed by Better Properties UP/Fircrest, Bought with eXp Realty
$555,000
SOLD DEC 19, 2024

1550 Rainier Dr Fircrest, WA 98466

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,420 Sq Ft
0.33 Acres

Recently Sold

$229 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wooded Lot
  • Territorial View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Evergreen Primary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of May 2025

Exceptionally rare chance to secure your foothold in the University Place School District AND reap the benefits & amenities (pool/rec center/emergency services) of the Town of Fircrest! Fircrest Golf Club & Chambers Bay Golfcourse/Park nearby. Easy commute access. Recently annexed into Fircrest AND remains in the boundary of the U.P. School District! This vintage mid-century home boasts a commanding perch above a very quiet street! Classic basement rec room with fireplace is ready for a tiki bar, home gym, dream home theater or whatever you can imagine! Move in now, add your custom updates as you go along! Storage galore! Owned by one family for 64 years! First time on market! Building lot next door is also available (NWMLS#2300983).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Engell

Better Properties UP/Fircrest License #9794 Listed on: 10/11/2024

Better Properties UP/Fircrest

Last Buyer's Agent

Christopher Seim

eXp Realty License #107338

eXp Realty

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2300493

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,842

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 113 x 128
  • East Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Terraced Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Zoning described as R4

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,420 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Territorial Views
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Evergreen Primary Elementary School
  • Curtis Jnr High Middle School
  • Curtis Snr High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Fircrest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,842

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),LeasedEquipment,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Building Name: Fircrest
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2420
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2300493?w=Consumer&agent=16259
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 211

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: Daylight, Partially Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Hardwood, Skylight(s), Wall to Wall Carpet, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 2420
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2420
  • 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: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • FireplacesLower: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete, Slab
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: FullyFenced
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: TPU
  • SewerCompany: Septic
  • WaterCompany: TPU
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Basement
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas
  • CableConnected: Comcast
  • InternetConnected: Comcast

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: University Place
  • High School: Curtis Snr High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Curtis Jnr High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 022014-3-022
  • Topography: Sloped,Terraces
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.33
  • Lot Size: 113 X 128
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14375
  • Zoning Description: R4
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Patio,Shop
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Public Records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Assessors Sketch
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas, Wood

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4842

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Natural Gas,Wood

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Evergreen Primary

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2025
Closed on
May 8, 2025
Sold by
Tanaka Donald
Bought by
Zehner Eric Ryan Scott and Zehner Natasha Anne
Seller's Agent
Christopher Seim
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gwen Gilliam
COMPASS
List Price
$599,950
Sold Price
$599,950
Views
142

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-11.16%
Original Mortgage
$605,950
Outstanding Balance
$604,881
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$20,352

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2024
Closed on
Dec 13, 2024
Sold by
Moffett Daniel M and Moffett Patricia A
Bought by
Tanaka Donald
Seller's Agent
Dan Engell
Better Properties UP/Fircrest
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Seim
eXp Realty
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$555,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.91%
Views
18

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.49%
Original Mortgage
$555,000
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2022
Sold by
Moffett Nancy A
Bought by
Moffett Daniel M and Moffett Patricia A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2022
Sold by
4304 Llc
Bought by
Moffett Daniel M and Moffett Nancy A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2013
Sold by
Moffett Daniel M and Moffett Nancy A
Bought by
4304 Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2013
Sold by
Moffett Daniel M and Moffett Nancy A
Bought by
Moffett Daniel M and Moffett Nancy A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 1996
Sold by
Moffett Daniel Elmer and Moffett Virginia L
Bought by
Moffett Daniel Elmer
Source: Public Records

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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 $599,950 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $555,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $605,950 VA
Previous Owner $555,000 VA
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Sold $599,950 0.0% $248 / Sq Ft
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2025 03/21/25 For Sale $599,950 +8.1% $248 / Sq Ft
12/19/2024 12/19/24 Sold $555,000 +0.9% $229 / Sq Ft
11/17/2024 11/17/24 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2024 11/07/24 For Sale $550,000 0.0% $227 / Sq Ft
10/17/2024 10/17/24 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2024 10/11/24 For Sale $550,000 -- $227 / 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 $4,842 $537,400 $288,300 $249,100
2024 $4,842 $493,100 $276,500 $216,600
2023 $4,842 $520,200 $306,600 $213,600
2022 $4,642 $524,300 $306,600 $217,700
2021 $4,528 $389,800 $208,500 $181,300
2019 $3,208 $352,900 $176,300 $176,600
2018 $4,442 $312,700 $142,000 $170,700
2017 $3,893 $277,300 $116,100 $161,200
2016 $3,800 $218,700 $88,700 $130,000
2014 $3,890 $213,800 $88,700 $125,100
2013 $3,890 $198,800 $79,900 $118,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2300493

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 022014-3022