Listed by Keller Williams Realty PS, Bought with Unique Lifestyle Realty
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

15616 40th Ave E Tacoma, WA 98446

Estimated Value: $496,000 - $548,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,692 Sq Ft
$303/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 17, 2025

Last sale price $500,000 $296 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,140 / mo

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • No HOA
  • Attached Garage
  • Vinyl Plank Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2025

This cul-de-sac gem offers everything you’ve been looking for—3 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a completely updated kitchen with quartz counters, new backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. Gorgeous new flooring flows throughout, leading to a private, maturely landscaped backyard—your own outdoor escape. Enjoy peace of mind with a newer water heater (5 years old) and furnace (7 years old), making this home as practical and efficient as it is beautiful. This home qualifies for a 1% lender incentive of the loan amount when you utilize Heather Vezzetti with Premier Mortgage Resources for your home loan!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tanya Palacios

Keller Williams Realty PS License #23025020 Listed on: 11/14/2025

Keller Williams Realty PS

Last Buyer's Agent

Daeshawn Matthews-Wayne

Unique Lifestyle Realty License #24011069

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2453655

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,058

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 9,197 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Property is Fully Fenced

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,692 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Vinyl Plank Flooring

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Tacoma Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,058

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

9,197 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1692
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing_results/NWMLS/2453655, https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2453655?w=Consumer&agent=146887
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Vinyl Plank
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
  • Living Area: 1692
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1692
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 2
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 1
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Washer(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Wood, Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Block, Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fully Fenced
  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Elmhurst Mutual Power/PSE
  • SewerCompany: Pierce County Sewer
  • WaterCompany: TPU
  • CableConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bethel
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 5001560480
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2111
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9197
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Fenced-Fully
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Tax Assessor Site
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5058.38

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 14, 2025
Closed on
Dec 4, 2025
Sold by
Amberg Steven and Amberg Velma
Bought by
Ellis Matthew
Seller's Agent
Tanya Palacios
Keller Williams Realty PS
Buyer's Agent
Daeshawn Matthews-Wayne
Unique Lifestyle Realty
List Price
$499,999
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1
0.0%
Views
18
Current Estimated Value
$512,475

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,475
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.09%
Original Mortgage
$490,943
Outstanding Balance
$490,943
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$21,532

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2020
Closed on
Aug 27, 2020
Sold by
Lopez Agustin D and Lopez Krysta N
Bought by
Amberg Steven and Amberg Velma
Seller's Agent
Remi Evergreen
Redfin
Buyer's Agent
Debi Michael
Gateway Real Estate
List Price
$359,000
Sold Price
$369,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
2.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.90%
Original Mortgage
$350,550
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2020
Sold by
Lopez Agustin D and Lopez Krysta N
Bought by
Lopez Krysta N and Lopez Agustin D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,200
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2018
Sold by
Lopez Agustin
Bought by
Lopez Agustin D and Beers Krysta

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$249,600
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2015
Sold by
Kelley Russell L and Kelley Christine M
Bought by
Lopez Agustin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$215,965
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 1997
Sold by
Sienkiewicz William J and Sienkiewicz Susan M
Bought by
Kelley Russell L and Kelley Christine M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,248
Interest Rate
7.93%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ellis Matthew $500,000 Ticor Title
Amberg Steven $369,000 Chicago Title
Lopez Krysta N -- Fidelity National Ttl Group
Lopez Agustin D -- First American Title Company
Lopez Agustin $219,669 Chicago Title Company Of Wa
Kelley Russell L $128,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ellis Matthew $490,943
Previous Owner Amberg Steven $350,550
Previous Owner Lopez Krysta N $275,200
Previous Owner Lopez Agustin D $249,600
Previous Owner Lopez Agustin $215,965
Previous Owner Kelley Russell L $111,248
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/17/2025 12/17/25 Sold $500,000 0.0% $296 / Sq Ft
11/19/2025 11/19/25 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2025 11/14/25 For Sale $499,999 +35.5% $296 / Sq Ft
08/31/2020 08/31/20 Sold $369,000 +2.8% $218 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/19/2020 07/19/20 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2020 07/16/20 For Sale $359,000 -- $212 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

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 $4,857 $462,100 $194,800 $267,300
2024 $4,857 $443,000 $183,700 $259,300
2023 $4,857 $414,600 $152,500 $262,100
2022 $4,753 $444,900 $154,200 $290,700
2021 $4,334 $307,000 $98,900 $208,100
2019 $3,214 $300,800 $79,100 $221,700
2018 $3,693 $263,900 $73,400 $190,500
2017 $3,261 $237,600 $67,200 $170,400
2016 $2,975 $191,500 $53,700 $137,800
2014 $2,609 $176,000 $48,700 $127,300
2013 $2,609 $156,400 $40,600 $115,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Tanya Palacios

    Keller Williams Realty PS

    (253) 835-4500

    1 in this area

    43 Total Sales

    Tanya Palacios
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Daeshawn Matthews-Wayne

    Unique Lifestyle Realty

    (253) 455-6965

    1 in this area

    6 Total Sales

    Daeshawn Matthews-Wayne
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  • Debi Michael

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Debi Michael

    Gateway Real Estate

    (253) 227-3551

    2 in this area

    117 Total Sales

    Debi Michael
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2453655

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 500156-0480

Washington Pierce County Tacoma 98446

15616 40th Ave E, Tacoma, WA

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