Listed by Redfin, Bought with Windermere Real Estate Olympia
$450,000
SOLD APR 10, 2025

2738 Locust Ave W University Place, WA 98466

2 Beds
1 Bath
852 Sq Ft
7,380 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$528 Per Sq Ft

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Bay View
  • Marble Flooring
  • Evergreen Primary School Rated A
  • Fruit Trees
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of April 2025

Your search is over. Great curb appeal with this amazing turnkey updated 2 bed 1 bath home in sought after University Place. This home has a convenient flowing floor plan, and has been upgraded with a ton of extras. Including an updated roof in 2017, and an updated polycarbonate roof over the covered patio for year round outdoor enjoyment. New vinyl plank flooring throughout the main home. Updated bathroom with flooring and countertops. New water heater in 2020. Updated wiring from the original knob and tube. Plenty of outdoor space with a relaxing fire pit. 1 car garage with work space and plenty of additional parking/RV parking. This home is a rare find. Hurry before its gone!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Queen

Redfin License #113054 Listed on: 03/03/2025

Redfin

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Mewhinney-Angel

Windermere Real Estate Olympia License #27146

Windermere Real Estate Olympia

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2335770

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,692

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 7,380 Sq Ft Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Mountain
  • Limited

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 852 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Marble
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl Plank

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • University Place Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,692

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Building Name: University Place 2nd Div
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 852
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DetachedDwellingSqFtFinished: 0
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2335770?w=Consumer&agent=95792
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 43

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Marble, Stone, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile, Double Pane/Storm Window
  • Living Area: 852
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 852
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Mountain(s), Partial
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: TPU
  • SewerCompany: Pierce County Sewer
  • WaterCompany: TPU
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Outside in inclosed room
  • CableConnected: Comcast
  • InternetConnected: Comcast

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: University Place
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 9180200410
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1694
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7380
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Dog Run,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,Patio,Rooftop Deck
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist - Buyer to Verify
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist - Buyer to Verify

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4692

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2025
Closed on
Apr 8, 2025
Sold by
Boyle Nicholas
Bought by
Starygina Olena
Seller's Agent
Mark Queen
Redfin
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Mewhinney-Angel
Windermere Real Estate Olympia
List Price
$449,950
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50
0.01%
Total Days on Market
7
Views
51

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.49%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Outstanding Balance
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$200,399

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 15, 2013
Closed on
Aug 16, 2013
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Boyle Nicholas
Seller's Agent
Pamela Vanderlinda
Properties R Us LLC
List Price
$129,000
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.25%
Original Mortgage
$104,000
Interest Rate
4.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2012
Sold by
Lauderman Curtis A
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2003
Sold by
Ayala Jeredith A
Bought by
Lauderman Curtis A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,600
Interest Rate
6.03%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 1998
Sold by
Schroeder Thomas J
Bought by
Ayala Jeredith J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,200
Interest Rate
7.17%
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 $450,000 Stewart Title
Special Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title Company
Trustee Deed $127,131 None Available
Warranty Deed $159,500 Fidelity National Title Comp
Warranty Deed $114,013 Commonwealth Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $250,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $170,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $104,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $63,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $127,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $31,900 Balloon
Previous Owner $88,200 No Value Available
Closed $31,900 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/10/2025 04/10/25 Sold $450,000 0.0% $528 / Sq Ft
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2025 03/03/25 For Sale $449,950 +246.1% $528 / Sq Ft
08/20/2013 08/20/13 Sold $130,000 +0.8% $153 / Sq Ft
07/13/2013 07/13/13 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2013 01/15/13 For Sale $129,000 -- $151 / 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
2024 $4,692 $430,700 $293,700 $137,000
2023 $4,692 $388,300 $257,600 $130,700
2022 $4,294 $393,700 $257,600 $136,100
2021 $3,950 $279,700 $176,400 $103,300
2019 $2,950 $250,000 $149,700 $100,300
2018 $3,138 $221,100 $122,100 $99,000
2017 $2,795 $194,700 $101,200 $93,500
2016 $2,714 $159,100 $77,100 $82,000
2014 $1,225 $151,000 $71,800 $79,200
2013 $1,225 $135,800 $65,300 $70,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2335770

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 918020-0410