Listed by John L. Scott R.E. Lake Tapps, Bought with Elite Properties
$500,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2025

1903 157th St E Tacoma, WA 98445

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,376 Sq Ft
0.27 Acres

Recently Sold

$363 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Territorial View
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • No HOA
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to this beautiful 3-bed, 2-bath single story home in the sought-after Country Estates community! Featuring 1,376 sq ft of open living space all on one level, this home sits on a corner, fully fenced lot—perfect for privacy, pets & entertaining. Enjoy a bright, airy layout with vaulted ceilings, a skylight, and engineered hardwood and ceramic tile throughout. The spacious great room with a wood-burning fireplace, ideal for cozy nights in. The wrap-around kitchen offers plenty of counter space, abundant natural light, and a scenic view of the backyard. The primary suite features a private bathroom & a walk-in closet. Step outside to a large patio area, surrounded by mature landscaping and amazing pergola for privacy and shade!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom O'Connell

John L. Scott R.E. Lake Tapps License #106477 Listed on: 06/05/2025

John L. Scott R.E. Lake Tapps

Last Buyer's Agent

Megan Dickson

Elite Properties License #121831

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2388141

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,994

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1,376 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Territorial Views
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Parkland Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,994

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1376
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2388141?w=Consumer&agent=12721
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 41

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(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, Engineered Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Double Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Living Area: 1376
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1376
  • 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),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Cement Plank
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • 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: Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fully Fenced
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Elmhurst Mutual
  • SewerCompany: Pierce County Sewer
  • WaterCompany: Spanaway Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bethel

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 50000800
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2735
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11915
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Fenced-Fully,Patio
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4994

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2025
Closed on
Jun 27, 2025
Sold by
Heinz Tyler David
Bought by
Cook Charles Jonathan Dav and Mckee Erica May
Seller's Agent
Tom O'Connell
John L. Scott R.E. Lake Tapps
Buyer's Agent
Megan Dickson
Elite Properties
List Price
$469,950
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,050
6.39%
Views
16

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.80%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Outstanding Balance
$500,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$1,452

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2020
Closed on
Jun 8, 2020
Sold by
Arbiol Joseph and Zeiler Destiny
Bought by
Heinz Tyler David
Seller's Agent
Chad Landsiedel
Terry Wise & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Samantha Teson
COMPASS
List Price
$355,000
Sold Price
$370,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
4.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.13%
Original Mortgage
$351,500
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2014
Closed on
May 14, 2014
Sold by
Peters Patrick and Peters Paige M
Bought by
Arbiol Joseph D and Zeiler Destiny M
Seller's Agent
Kris Hare
RE/MAX Northwest
Buyer's Agent
Broker Pam Grant
RE/MAX Honors
List Price
$209,950
Sold Price
$213,500
Premium/Discount to List
$3,550
1.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.50%
Original Mortgage
$218,090
Interest Rate
4.31%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2009
Sold by
Peters Patrick and Peters Paige M
Bought by
Peters Patrick and Peters Paige M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,500
Interest Rate
5.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 1999
Sold by
Kancianich Sheryl Lee
Bought by
Peters Patrick

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$129,000
Interest Rate
7.68%
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 $500,000 Old Republic Title
Warranty Deed $370,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $213,219 Attorneys Title Of Wa Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Warranty Deed $133,000 Transnation Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $500,000 VA
Previous Owner $351,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $322,296 VA
Previous Owner $218,090 VA
Previous Owner $172,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $174,400 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $129,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $500,000 +6.4% $363 / Sq Ft
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $469,950 +27.0% $342 / Sq Ft
06/10/2020 06/10/20 Sold $370,000 +4.2% $269 / Sq Ft
05/10/2020 05/10/20 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2020 05/09/20 For Sale $355,000 +66.3% $258 / Sq Ft
05/22/2014 05/22/14 Sold $213,500 +1.7% $155 / Sq Ft
04/08/2014 04/08/14 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2014 04/04/14 For Sale $209,950 -- $153 / 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 $4,937 $464,000 $204,500 $259,500
2024 $4,937 $440,100 $189,900 $250,200
2023 $4,937 $425,200 $176,000 $249,200
2022 $4,845 $441,100 $176,000 $265,100
2021 $4,381 $312,400 $104,300 $208,100
2019 $3,157 $283,200 $86,400 $196,800
2018 $3,576 $260,500 $78,700 $181,800
2017 $3,176 $230,600 $69,100 $161,500
2016 $2,755 $178,900 $59,500 $119,400
2014 $2,410 $162,800 $56,100 $106,700
2013 $2,410 $147,000 $46,900 $100,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2388141

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 500008-0010