Listed by eXp Realty, Bought with Realty One Group Bold
$685,000
SOLD MAR 13, 2026

16918 88th Ave E Puyallup, WA 98375

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,582 Sq Ft
13,521 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 13, 2026

$265 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio
  • Double Oven
  • Attached Garage
  • Bathroom on Main Level

About This Home

As of March 2026

Welcome to Stratford Courte in the highly desirable Gem Heights community of South Hill Puyallup. This amazing 2,582 sq ft home, with GORGEOUS KITCHEN AND PRIMARY BATH UPDATES offers incredible flexibility with 3 bedrooms PLUS a dedicated office PLUS a large bonus room—easily accommodating 4 or even 5 bedrooms to fit your lifestyle needs. The fully updated kitchen shines with quartz countertops, crisp white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and generous prep space—perfect for entertaining or everyday living. The adjoining family room features a cozy gas fireplace and flows seamlessly to the expansive backyard patio. Upstairs, the beautifully remodeled primary bath creates a true retreat with a standalone soaking tub and a stunning glass-walled shower. The updated powder room and all-new flooring throughout the main level add to the home’s fresh, modern feel. Situated on a generous .31-acre fully fenced lot at the end of a cul-de-sac, the outdoor space offers a huge patio, ample room to play or garden, and privacy rarely found in neighborhood living. Additional highlights include a 3-car garage, with overhead storage racks, oversized driveway for abundant parking, covered front porch, tile roof, and a heat pump providing efficient A/C for year-round comfort. Tucked away in a quiet setting, yet just minutes to shopping, dining, and amenities—this is the perfect blend of space, updates, and convenient location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joel Lutterloh

eXp Realty License #26890 Listed on: 02/12/2026

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Chic Peri

Realty One Group Bold License #27116

Realty One Group Bold

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2479730

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,314

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 13,520 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $35 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Tile Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 2,582 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Vinyl Plank
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • Soaking Tub

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Frank Brouillet Elementary School
  • Doris Stahl Jnr High Middle School
  • Gov John Rogers High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area maintenance
  • Gem Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,314

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0.31 Acres

HOA Fees

$35 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Double Oven,Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Building Name: Stratford Courte
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2582
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing_results/NWMLS/2479730, https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2479730?w=Consumer&agent=97030
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Concrete, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 2582
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2582
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 2
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Double Oven,Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Dead End Street, Paved
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Cement Plank, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Brick, Cement Planked, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fully Fenced
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: Pierce County Sewer
  • WaterCompany: Firgrove Mutual
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Garage
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas
  • CableConnected: Xfinity/Comcast
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity/Comcast

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 420
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Puyallup
  • High School: Gov John Rogers Hs
  • Middle Or Junior School: Doris Stahl Jnr High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 6021370090
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3104
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13520
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Patio,Sprinkler System
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Pierce County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas, Wood

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7314

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas,Wood

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Frank Brouillet Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2026
Closed on
Mar 9, 2026
Sold by
Morad Leo J and Morad Hanna
Bought by
Wheeler Adam and Wheeler Joy A
Seller's Agent
Joel Lutterloh
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Chic Peri
Realty One Group Bold
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$685,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-2%
Views
5

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.45%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2019
Closed on
Jul 2, 2019
Sold by
Joyce Dennis P and Joyce Adrienne C
Bought by
Hanna Morad Leo J D and Hanna Morad
Seller's Agent
Margie Portugal
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Joel Lutterloh
eXp Realty
List Price
$460,000
Sold Price
$460,250
Premium/Discount to List
$250
0.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.15%
Original Mortgage
$368,200
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2007
Sold by
Musser Jeffrey B and Musser Tina J
Bought by
Joyce Dennis P and Joyce Adrienne C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2003
Sold by
Bryant Anne L
Bought by
Musser Jeffrey B and Musser Tina J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$238,800
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1996
Sold by
Benum Enterprises Inc
Bought by
Bryant Anne L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,000
Interest Rate
7.95%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 1996
Sold by
Tucci & Sons Inc
Bought by
Benum Enterprises Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$171,400
Interest Rate
8.39%
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 $685,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $460,250 First American Title Company
Warranty Deed $450,000 Lawyers Title
Warranty Deed $298,500 Rainier Title Company
Warranty Deed $214,250 Commonwealth Title Company
Warranty Deed $44,098 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $368,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $360,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $238,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $203,000 VA
Previous Owner $171,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/13/2026 03/13/26 Sold $685,000 -2.0% $265 / Sq Ft
02/16/2026 02/16/26 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2026 02/12/26 For Sale $699,000 +51.9% $271 / Sq Ft
07/18/2019 07/18/19 Sold $460,250 +0.1% $178 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/10/2019 06/10/19 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2019 06/06/19 For Sale $460,000 -- $178 / 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 $6,471 $668,000 $187,100 $480,900
2024 $6,471 $643,000 $194,200 $448,800
2023 $6,471 $610,200 $194,200 $416,000
2022 $6,419 $634,900 $194,200 $440,700
2021 $6,022 $466,500 $141,200 $325,300
2019 $5,372 $436,800 $124,400 $312,400
2018 $5,450 $398,600 $107,600 $291,000
2017 $5,047 $369,000 $94,400 $274,600
2016 $5,159 $305,200 $74,600 $230,600
2014 $2,225 $316,600 $60,800 $255,800
2013 $2,225 $283,800 $53,800 $230,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2479730

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 602137-0090

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