NOT LISTED FOR SALE

231 Columbia Ave Fircrest, WA 98466

Estimated Value: $738,000 - $825,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,060 Sq Ft
$257/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 30, 2021

Last sale price $700,000 $229 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,783 / mo

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Northwest Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Deck
  • Territorial View
  • 1-minute walk to China Lake Nature Area

About This Home

As of July 2021

Opportunity knocks! Location, location, location! Spacious and gracious home! Newly updated kitchen with quartz countertops, island kitchen, new stainless appliances, cabinets, updated bathroom in master bedroom and lower floor, large Living room with vaulted ceiling and large windows, big dining room and breakfast bar. Large home with 5 bedrooms, 3.75 baths, bonus room, den/office space. Newly painted inside and out. This home lends itself to a possible mother-in-law unit. There’s room for everyone! It used to be an Adult Family Home. Might be able to subdivide the property and have an extra building site. Buyer to verify. Plenty of parking for cars, boats, RV.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margie Portugal

Keller Williams Realty License #35197 Listed on: 05/21/2021

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Debi Glenn

Skyline Properties, Inc. License #81742

Skyline Properties, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1779052

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Northwest Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Wood Composite

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Additional Features

  • Territorial Views
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Cable TV Available
  • Finished Basement

Community Details

  • Fircrest Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7160004141

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0.4 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story W/Bsmnt.
  • Architecture: Nw Contemporary
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Bath Off Master, Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk In Pantry, Walk-In Closet
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven
  • Bedrooms: 5.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3.25
  • Bathrooms Main: Lower
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Lower: 3
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Basement: Fully Finished
  • Den or Office: Lower
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3060
  • Square Footage Finished: 3060

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood, Wood Products
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Detached
  • Total Covered Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: TPU & PSE
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: Fircrest
  • Water Company: Fircrest
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Fircrest

Schools

  • School District: TAC

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Corner Lot, Paved Street
  • Lot Sq Ft: 17277
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Garden Space, Level, Partial Slope
  • Parcel Number: 7160004141
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Garden Space, Level, Partial Slope

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 5644

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2021
Closed on
Jul 28, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Margie Portugal
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Debi Glenn
Skyline Properties, Inc.
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-6.67%
Current Estimated Value
$786,713

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$86,713
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.45%
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Outstanding Balance
$466,910
Interest Rate
2.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$319,803

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2005
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
$308,000
Interest Rate
5.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$700,000 First American Title
-- None Listed On Document
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-- New Title Company Name
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-- None Listed On Document
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-- Linear Title & Closing
-- None Listed On Document
$330,950 New Title Company Name
-- New Title Company Name
-- New Title Company Name
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-- New Title Company Name
-- None Listed On Document
-- Linear Title & Closing
-- New Title Company Name
-- New Title Company Name
-- New Title Company Name
-- New Title Company Name
-- None Listed On Document
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$385,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $520,000
Previous Owner $308,000
Closed $57,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/30/2021 07/30/21 Sold $700,000 -6.7% $229 / Sq Ft
06/29/2021 06/29/21 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2021 05/21/21 For Sale $750,000 -- $245 / 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 $6,461 $673,100 $323,700 $349,400
2024 $6,461 $664,100 $304,700 $359,400
2023 $6,461 $677,700 $325,300 $352,400
2022 $5,951 $677,400 $334,500 $342,900
2021 $5,644 $486,100 $224,000 $262,100
2019 $4,600 $450,600 $191,800 $258,800
2018 $5,051 $427,300 $176,300 $251,000
2017 $4,627 $380,200 $143,000 $237,200
2016 $4,297 $304,600 $103,900 $200,700
2014 $3,847 $290,800 $99,800 $191,000
2013 $3,847 $260,300 $89,800 $170,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Margie Portugal

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Margie Portugal

    Keller Williams Realty

    (253) 370-3300

    1 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    Margie Portugal
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  • Debi Glenn

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Debi Glenn

    Skyline Properties, Inc

    (253) 279-8402

    1 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Debi Glenn
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1779052

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 716000-4141

Washington Pierce County Fircrest 98465

231 Columbia Ave, Fircrest, WA

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