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

2521 Martin Luther King jr Way Tacoma, WA 98405

Hilltop Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $422,000 - $476,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,360 Sq Ft
$329/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 03, 2017

Last sale price $219,900 $162 Per Sq Ft

Est. 103% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,819/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Deck
  • Garden
  • Stadium High School Rated A-
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Sheridan Park

About This Home

As of April 2017

Updated & recently remodeled craftsman in great location! Light, bright, & open living & dining room. Views of Mt.Rainier from the kitchen. 2 bedrooms & full bath on the main floor. Finished attic includes 3rd bedroom & bonus room. Newer appliances, furnace, H2O tank, & plumbing. You can move right in! Large windows allow in tons of natural light. Enjoy your time on the covered front porch. Full size unfinished bsmt includes W/D. Alley access & room for RV parking. Don't let this one get away!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Denise Christofferson

Keller Williams Realty PS License #26884 Listed on: 02/23/2017

Keller Williams Realty PS

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Peterson

Keller Williams Realty

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1077915

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,186

Year Built

  • Built in 1919

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Sloped Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Additional Features

  • Unfinished Basement

Community Details

  • Central Tacoma Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7685006100

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,186

Year Built

Built in 1919

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 17 - 1 1/2 Stry W/Bsmt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1919
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Main: Upper
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1360
  • Square Footage Finished: 1360
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 960

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Off Street

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Central Tacoma

Schools

  • School District: TAC

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Alley, Paved Street
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4875
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Garden Space, Partial Slope
  • Parcel Number: 7685006100
  • Lot Topography: Garden Space, Partial Slope

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 2222

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2021
Sold by
Welch Kevin
Bought by
King Rachel and Barnes Joshua
Current Estimated Value
$447,173

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$347,800
Outstanding Balance
$316,055
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$131,118

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 23, 2017
Closed on
Mar 23, 2017
Sold by
Mckoon Doug and Reich Jennifer
Bought by
Welch Kevin
Seller's Agent
Denise Christofferson
Keller Williams Realty PS
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Peterson
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$219,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.87%
Original Mortgage
$175,920
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 2016
Sold by
North Cascade Trustee Services Inc
Bought by
Mckoon Doug

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$141,729
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2016
Sold by
Eastside Funding Llc
Bought by
Mckoon Doug and Reich Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$141,729
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2016
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
Bought by
Anderson Kurt and Arzola Paulina

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 27, 2013
Closed on
Sep 29, 2014
Sold by
Rollins Michael and Rollins Tereasa
Bought by
Swan Bryan A
Seller's Agent
Sean Roberts
Crescent Realty powered by KW
Buyer's Agent
Steve Hiatt
Better Properties UP/Fircrest
List Price
$138,000
Sold Price
$129,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,100
-5.87%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.08%
Original Mortgage
$127,546
Interest Rate
4.07%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2012
Sold by
Rollins Michael
Bought by
Gaines Otis L and Gaines Otis L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 2011
Sold by
Gaines Otis L and Gaines Otis Leroy
Bought by
Rollins Michael and Rollins Tereasa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2011
Sold by
Watson Charles
Bought by
Rollins Michael and Rollins Tereasa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2011
Sold by
Gaines Otis
Bought by
Rollins Michael and Rollins Tereasa
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
King Rachel -- Ticor Title
Welch Kevin $219,057 Wfg Natl Title
Mckoon Doug -- None Available
Mckoon Doug -- None Available
Anderson Kurt $115,000 Nextitle
Swan Bryan A $129,619 Ticor
Gaines Otis L -- None Available
Rollins Michael $1,000 None Available
Rollins Michael $500 None Available
Rollins Michael $500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open King Rachel $347,800
Previous Owner Welch Kevin $175,920
Previous Owner Mckoon Doug $141,729
Previous Owner Swan Bryan A $127,546
Previous Owner Swan Bryan A $4,546
Previous Owner Haines Thomas E $5,495
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/03/2017 04/03/17 Sold $219,900 0.0% $162 / Sq Ft
03/01/2017 03/01/17 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2017 02/23/17 For Sale $219,900 +69.3% $162 / Sq Ft
10/06/2014 10/06/14 Sold $129,900 0.0% $112 / Sq Ft
09/03/2014 09/03/14 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2014 08/27/14 Price Changed $129,900 -5.9% $112 / Sq Ft
07/11/2014 07/11/14 For Sale $138,000 0.0% $119 / Sq Ft
06/10/2014 06/10/14 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2014 04/22/14 Price Changed $138,000 -8.0% $119 / Sq Ft
11/27/2013 11/27/13 For Sale $150,000 -- $129 / 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 $4,186 $401,700 $226,000 $175,700
2024 $4,186 $400,100 $219,400 $180,700
2023 $4,186 $375,800 $207,800 $168,000
2022 $3,908 $412,100 $206,900 $205,200
2021 $3,497 $278,000 $107,100 $170,900
2019 $2,958 $256,200 $85,200 $171,000
2018 $2,843 $227,400 $74,600 $152,800
2017 $2,437 $179,800 $53,200 $126,600
2016 $2,057 $126,700 $37,300 $89,400
2014 $1,849 $118,200 $38,400 $79,800
2013 $1,849 $111,400 $38,400 $73,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Denise Christofferson

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Denise Christofferson

    Keller Williams Realty PS

    (253) 208-4492

    1 in this area

    193 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Sarah Peterson

    Keller Williams Realty

  • Sean Roberts

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Sean Roberts

    Crescent Realty powered by KW

    (253) 686-1548

    36 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Steve Hiatt

    Better Properties UP/Fircrest

    (253) 312-1834

    9 in this area

    239 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1077915

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 768500-6100

Washington Pierce County Tacoma 98405 Hilltop

2521 Martin Luther King jr Way, Tacoma, WA

This home is located at 2521 Martin Luther King jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405 since 23 February 2017 and is currently estimated at $447,173, approximately $328 per square foot. This property was built in 1919. 2521 Martin Luther King jr Way is a home located in Pierce County with nearby schools including McCarver Elementary School, Hilltop Heritage Middle School, and Stadium High School.

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