Listed by Redfin, Bought with John L. Scott, Inc
$600,000
SOLD OCT 10, 2025

3002 Locust Ave W University Place, WA 98466

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,913 Sq Ft
6,150 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$314 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit
  • No HOA
  • Evergreen Primary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Windows

About This Home

As of October 2025

Beautiful Craftsman in the heart of University Place! Modern updates with vintage character. Enjoy classic millwork, original & new hardwood floors paired with three stylishly updated baths. The main floor features an entry parlor and dining area that flows into a cozy living room with a wood-burning fireplace. Private main floor primary suite with deck access, a bright spacious kitchen with sunny nook and pantry. A versatile 4th bedroom/flex room adds options for work or guests. Upstairs is two bedrooms & bathroom! Outside, the large fenced yard offers both front and back outdoor living, with a new deck, storage shed, and ample gated off street parking. Quiet, convenient location close to everything UP has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Hudson

Redfin License #131960 Listed on: 08/21/2025

Redfin

Last Buyer's Agent

Van Thanh Nguyen

John L. Scott, Inc License #24000607

John L. Scott, Inc

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2422961

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,616

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 6,150 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is in very good condition

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,913 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a bus stop

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • University Place Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,616

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1913
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing_results/NWMLS/2422961, https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2422961?w=Consumer&agent=118189
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Sprinkler System, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Living Area: 1913
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1913
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 2
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fully Fenced
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Tacoma Public Utilities
  • SewerCompany: Pierce County
  • WaterCompany: Tacoma Public Utilities
  • CableConnected: Comcast/Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Comcast/Xfinity

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: 9180200900
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1412
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6150
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,Irrigation
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist - Buyer to Verify

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5616

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2020
Closed on
Jun 5, 2020
Sold by
Johnson Ronaid G and Johnson Tami K
Bought by
Johnson Paige Teeny and Johnson Jack
Seller's Agent
Regina Madiera-Gorden
Windermere RE West Campus Inc
Buyer's Agent
Christine Hudson
Redfin
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.17%
Original Mortgage
$372,000
Outstanding Balance
$330,364
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$284,944

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 1999
Sold by
Brewer George M
Bought by
Johnson Ronald G and Johnson Tami K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,000
Interest Rate
7.89%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $470,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $159,385 Commonwealth Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $372,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $137,000 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/10/2025 10/10/25 Sold $600,000 -4.0% $314 / Sq Ft
09/19/2025 09/19/25 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2025 08/21/25 For Sale $625,000 +33.0% $327 / Sq Ft
06/09/2020 06/09/20 Sold $470,000 -1.1% $242 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/09/2020 05/09/20 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2020 05/07/20 For Sale $475,000 -- $245 / 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 $5,385 $490,300 $272,600 $217,700
2024 $5,385 $477,700 $282,700 $195,000
2023 $5,385 $448,800 $244,600 $204,200
2022 $4,930 $457,400 $244,600 $212,800
2021 $4,592 $327,800 $167,500 $160,300
2019 $3,527 $296,300 $142,200 $154,100
2018 $3,814 $267,700 $114,700 $153,000
2017 $3,405 $239,700 $95,100 $144,600
2016 $3,360 $199,500 $72,400 $127,100
2014 $2,982 $189,900 $67,500 $122,400
2013 $2,982 $169,300 $61,300 $108,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2422961

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 918020-0900