Listed by Washington Realty Group, Bought with Keller Williams Realty PS
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

228 Contra Costa Ave Fircrest, WA 98466

Fircrest Area

Estimated Value: $619,000 - $736,489

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,884 Sq Ft
$351/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 30, 2025

Last sale price $635,000 $337 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,064 / mo

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of May 2025

The three most essential items when buying a home are: Location; Location; Location. This home has all three. This is a "raised ranch" style home with a full basement. The updated kitchen with an eating area includes Tile flooring and updated countertops and appliances on the main level, The living room with a wood fireplace, plus two bedrooms. The lower level features a recreation room, a second kitchen, a second bathroom plus a third bedroom. The backyard has a nice patio for outdoor entertaining and is shaded by tall evergreen trees. Caution, this home will not be available very long, you need to come see it right away.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Clifford

Washington Realty Group License #16818 Listed on: 04/10/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Edgar Sarkisyan

Keller Williams Realty PS License #126721

Keller Williams Realty PS

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2350123

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,980

Year Built

  • Built in 1944

Lot Details

  • 8,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 110 x 80 x 110
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Terraced Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,884 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • City Views
  • Finished Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathroom on Main Level

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Fircrest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,980

Year Built

Built in 1944

Lot Details

8,250 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Year Built: 1944
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: House
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1884
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2350123?w=Consumer&agent=679
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: Finished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: See Remarks
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile, Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1884
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1884
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 1
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 1
  • BedroomsUpper: 0

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: City
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Good

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Partially Fenced
  • Cooling: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: TPU
  • SewerCompany: City of Fircrest
  • WaterCompany: City of Fircrest
  • WaterHeaterLocation: utility area
  • WaterHeaterType: elect

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 7160000710
  • Topography: Sloped,Terraces
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1894
  • Lot Size: 75 x 110 x 80 x 110
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8250
  • Zoning: FIRC
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Fenced-Partially,Patio
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Tax Assessor
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Oil

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4980.26

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Oil

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2025
Closed on
May 15, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jim Clifford
Washington Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Edgar Sarkisyan
Keller Williams Realty PS
List Price
$582,500
Sold Price
$635,000
Premium/Discount to List
$52,500
9.01%
Views
458
Current Estimated Value
$661,372

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$26,372
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2024
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2024
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 30, 2022
Closed on
Feb 16, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
James Smith
Better Properties Gig Harbor
Buyer's Agent
Justen Farias
Better Properties Solutions
List Price
$670,000
Sold Price
$649,950
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,050
-2.99%
Views
55

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.50%
Original Mortgage
$649,950
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2022
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,000
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Ticor Title
-- Servicelink
$567,337 Fidelity National Title
-- Cw Title
$450,000 Commonwealth Land Title
$56,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $660,000
Previous Owner $649,950
Previous Owner $104,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $635,000 +9.0% $337 / Sq Ft
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2025 04/10/25 For Sale $582,500 -10.4% $309 / Sq Ft
02/17/2023 02/17/23 Sold $649,950 0.0% $315 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/18/2023 01/18/23 Pending -- -- --
01/11/2023 01/11/23 Price Changed $649,950 -3.0% $315 / Sq Ft
12/30/2022 12/30/22 For Sale $670,000 -- $325 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Tax History

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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 $5,201 $548,300 $292,000 $256,300
2024 $5,201 $530,600 $274,800 $255,800
2023 $5,201 $545,300 $277,600 $267,700
2022 $3,956 $507,200 $285,500 $221,700
2021 $3,736 $321,400 $191,200 $130,200
2019 $2,887 $291,600 $163,700 $127,900
2018 $3,110 $267,800 $143,900 $123,900
2017 $2,813 $233,800 $116,700 $117,100
2016 $2,597 $183,800 $84,800 $99,000
2014 $2,539 $175,600 $81,400 $94,200
2013 $2,539 $156,400 $73,300 $83,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2350123

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 716000-0710

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