NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1728 Martin Luther King jr Way Tacoma, WA 98405

Hilltop Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $419,000 - $454,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,214 Sq Ft
$361/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 29, 2021

Last sale price $385,000 $317 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,781/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Stadium High School Rated A-
  • Level Lot

About This Home

As of March 2021

Very nice, contemporary 3 bedroom / 1 1/2 bath home in move in condition! Remodeled kitchen and baths. Plus new flooring and carpets Great location close to theater / restaurant district, UW-Tacoma, museums, hospitals. Open floor plan, wood deck, fully fenced yard, Ally parking and access to back yard. Wood deck for summer barbeques. Come see you will fall in love with this home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leslie Fuller

PRO RLTYSRVCS Eastside License #28036 Listed on: 02/26/2021

PRO RLTYSRVCS Eastside

Last Buyer's Agent

Mick Prandi

Skyline Properties, Inc. License #82396

Skyline Properties, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1733294

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,871

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R3

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • New Tacoma Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 201722-010-2

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,871

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Floor Covering: Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1.50
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1214
  • Square Footage Finished: 1214

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Planked
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: K

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: TPU
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: TPU
  • Water Company: TPU
  • Water Heater: down stairs closet-gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: New Tacoma
  • Project: New Tacoma

Schools

  • School District: TAC

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Alley, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5200
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Level
  • Parcel Number: 201722-010-2
  • Zoning Code: R3
  • Lot Topography: Level

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3213

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2025
Sold by
Ruthruff Benjamin Curtis
Bought by
Ruthruff Benjamin Curtis and Linares Claudia J
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$437,917

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2021
Closed on
Mar 26, 2021
Sold by
Meikle Liliya and Meikle Matthew R
Bought by
Ruthruff Benjamin Curtis
Seller's Agent
Leslie Fuller
PRO RLTYSRVCS Eastside
Buyer's Agent
Mick Prandi
Skyline Properties, Inc.
List Price
$369,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
4.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.13%
Original Mortgage
$355,750
Interest Rate
2.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2017
Sold by
Meikle Matthew R
Bought by
Meikle Matthew R and Meikle Liliya

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,500
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2012
Sold by
Mejke Matthew R and Meikle Liliya Nikolayevna
Bought by
Meikle Matthew R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,218
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2010
Sold by
Gibson Marcellus J
Bought by
Meikle Matthew R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$143,980
Interest Rate
5.21%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2004
Sold by
Homeownership Center Of Tacoma
Bought by
Gibson Marcellus J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,499
Interest Rate
5.57%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ruthruff Benjamin Curtis -- None Listed On Document
Ruthruff Benjamin Curtis $385,000 Wfg Natl Ttl Co Of Wa Llc
Meikle Matthew R -- Fatco
Meikle Matthew R -- First American Mortgage Serv
Meikle Matthew R $143,950 Ticor
Gibson Marcellus J $98,000 Ticor Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ruthruff Benjamin Curtis $355,750
Previous Owner Meikle Matthew R $144,500
Previous Owner Meikle Matthew R $139,236
Previous Owner Meikle Matthew R $137,959
Previous Owner Meikle Matthew R $141,213
Previous Owner Meikle Matthew R $148,218
Previous Owner Meikle Matthew R $143,980
Previous Owner Gibson Marcellus J $2,499
Previous Owner Gibson Marcellus J $93,000
Closed Gibson Marcellus J $5,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/29/2021 03/29/21 Sold $385,000 +4.3% $317 / Sq Ft
03/01/2021 03/01/21 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2021 02/26/21 For Sale $369,000 -- $304 / 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
2024 $3,871 $368,200 $211,200 $157,000
2023 $3,871 $347,500 $200,000 $147,500
2022 $3,641 $385,400 $199,700 $185,700
2021 $3,251 $258,400 $103,300 $155,100
2019 $2,725 $236,700 $82,200 $154,500
2018 $2,687 $209,400 $72,000 $137,400
2017 $2,302 $169,900 $51,500 $118,400
2016 $2,064 $125,400 $36,100 $89,300
2014 $1,861 $118,600 $37,200 $81,400
2013 $1,861 $111,500 $37,200 $74,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1733294

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 201722-0102