Listed by Best Choice Realty LLC, Bought with Redfin Corp.
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2509 N Starr St Tacoma, WA 98403

Old Town Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,023,000 - $1,235,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
3,001 Sq Ft
$382/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 18, 2019

Last sale price $805,000 $268 Per Sq Ft

Est. 42% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,906/month

137 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of a Sound
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Lowell Elementary School Rated A-
  • Tudor Architecture
  • Detached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2019

Welcome to Historic 2509 N Starr St! Original site of the Fannie C. Paddock Memorial Hospital. This pure 1929 Storybook Tudor was featured in Better Homes and Gardens, Tacoma Daily, and Sunday Ledger. True pride of ownership, no detail left out. Original millwork, topnailed floors, door knobs, plaster/paint all restored, and gorgeous! Enchanting grounds. Wonderful remodel in basement. Huge 2 car detached garage. Sound Views, amazing Old Town location, schools. Very hard to find one this special!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sammy Riddle

Best Choice Realty LLC Listed on: 05/09/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Brook Fitzsimmons

Redfin Corp.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1453925

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,017

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R2

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Views of a Sound
  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Old Town Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0321311189

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,017

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 18 - 2 Stories W/Bsmnt
  • Architecture: Tudor
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Wet Bar, Bath Off Master, Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Security System, Walk-In Closet
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 4.00
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.25
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Lower: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Upper
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Basement: Fully Finished
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Family Room: Lower
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3001
  • Square Footage Finished: 3001

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain, Sound, Territorial

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Heater: Basement-Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Old Town

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lowell
  • Middle School: Jason Lee
  • High School: Stadium
  • School District: TAC

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 1-189
  • Lot Details: Alley, Curbs, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6512
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Garden Space, Level
  • Parcel Number: 0321311189
  • Zoning Code: R2
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Garden Space, Level

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 8375

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2019
Closed on
Oct 16, 2019
Sold by
St John S David
Bought by
Brien Drew Henri and Brien Jennifer Love
Seller's Agent
Sammy Riddle
Best Choice Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Brook Fitzsimmons
Redfin Corp.
List Price
$829,999
Sold Price
$805,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,999
-3.01%
Current Estimated Value
$1,144,995

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$339,995
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.47%
Original Mortgage
$644,000
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2017
Closed on
Sep 5, 2017
Sold by
Vu Long and Vu Christen
Bought by
St John S David
Seller's Agent
Ellen Campion
Redfin
Buyer's Agent
Sammy Riddle
Best Choice Realty LLC
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-7.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.67%
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2008
Sold by
Spangler Anne L and Singer Richard A
Bought by
Vu Long and Vu Christen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$576,012
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 1999
Sold by
Browning Christopher R and Browning Jennifer J
Bought by
Spangler Anne L and Singer Richard A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$216,000
Interest Rate
6.79%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Brien Drew Henri $805,000 Ticor Title
St John S David $649,719 Chicago Title
Vu Long $600,000 Rainier Title
Spangler Anne L $240,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Brien Drew Henri $644,000
Previous Owner St John S David $520,000
Previous Owner Vu Long $576,012
Previous Owner Spangler Anne L $216,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/18/2019 10/18/19 Sold $805,000 0.0% $268 / Sq Ft
10/03/2019 10/03/19 Off Market $805,000 -- --
09/23/2019 09/23/19 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2019 09/21/19 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2019 08/20/19 Price Changed $799,999 -3.6% $267 / Sq Ft
05/09/2019 05/09/19 For Sale $829,999 +27.7% $277 / Sq Ft
09/07/2017 09/07/17 Sold $650,000 0.0% $217 / Sq Ft
07/31/2017 07/31/17 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2017 07/22/17 Price Changed $650,000 -3.7% $217 / Sq Ft
07/05/2017 07/05/17 Price Changed $675,000 -3.4% $225 / Sq Ft
06/16/2017 06/16/17 For Sale $699,000 -- $233 / 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 $10,017 $1,045,700 $435,000 $610,700
2024 $10,017 $959,700 $405,500 $554,200
2023 $10,017 $900,800 $376,000 $524,800
2022 $9,245 $954,900 $409,300 $545,600
2021 $8,662 $690,000 $278,700 $411,300
2019 $8,376 $650,900 $256,900 $394,000
2018 $7,643 $645,300 $252,600 $392,700
2017 $6,736 $484,300 $211,700 $272,600
2016 $6,569 $385,900 $127,600 $258,300
2014 $6,253 $378,200 $126,400 $251,800
2013 $6,253 $398,300 $106,800 $291,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Sammy Riddle

    Best Choice Realty LLC

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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Brook Fitzsimmons

    Redfin Corp.

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1453925

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 032131-1189

Washington Pierce County Tacoma 98403 Old Town

2509 N Starr St, Tacoma, WA

This home is located at 2509 N Starr St, Tacoma, WA 98403 since 09 May 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,144,995, approximately $381 per square foot. This property was built in 1929. 2509 N Starr St is a home located in Pierce County with nearby schools including Lowell Elementary School, Hilltop Heritage Middle School, and Stadium High School.

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