NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3138 Sylvan Dr W University Place, WA 98466

Estimated Value: $675,103 - $817,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,868 Sq Ft
$256/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 18, 2022

Last sale price $681,000 $237 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,429/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit
  • University Place Primary School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Secluded Lot

About This Home

As of July 2022

Rare Gem! This Light, Bright and Airy Daylight Rambler Sanctuary offers 5 Large bedrooms & 2 Full Baths. The Natural Green Belt offers complete privacy for the 2 Huge Decks and a Separate Office/Art Studio w/Separate entry and Parking. Located in very desirable University Place w/excellent schools and close to Titlow Beach Park. Privacy Abounds & Lower level offers 8’ Ceilings, 2 Large bedrooms & 2nd kitchen/wet Bar area! Large laundry Rm & lots of Storage; there’s even a wall safe. Use lower level as M-I-Law apartment or for entertaining. Each level w/separate gas furnace & 50 Amp receptacle to laundry room. Refinished Oak floors, two Fireplaces, Open Floor plan + all new kitchen appliances! This home offers a lot of bang for your buck!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donald G. Arsenault, CCIM

Arsenault Realty Advisors, LLC License #12025 Listed on: 06/05/2022

Co-Listed By

Janet Buehs

Arsenault Realty Advisors, LLC License #137700

Last Buyer's Agent

Cam Jurgensen

COMPASS License #137083

COMPASS

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1946504

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,792

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 9,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 120x75
  • East Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,868 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room
  • Territorial Views
  • Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Carport
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • 260 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 18, 19, 20 / 20
  • Assessor Parcel Number 578500-158-0

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • University Place Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,792

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,DoubleOven,Refrigerator,StoveRange,LeasedEquipment
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Northwest Contemporary
  • Building Name: Menlo Park
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 3128
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • AccessoryDwellingUnit: DetachedDwelling
  • DetachedDwellingSqFtFinished: 260
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 1,070

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Stove/Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Forced Air, High Efficiency - 90%+, Concrete, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Second Kitchen, Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Skylight(s), Water Heater
  • Living Area: 2868
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2868
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 1
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 2
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Double Oven,Refrigerator,Stove/Range
  • FireplacesLower: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Paved, Secluded
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Detached Carport, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Wood
  • HeatingCoolingType: 90%+ High Efficiency,Forced Air
  • PowerCompany: Tacoma
  • SewerCompany: Pierce County
  • WaterCompany: Tacoma
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Basement
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Playground
  • 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: 578500-158-0
  • Topography: Level,PartialSlope,Sloped,Terraces
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2066
  • Lot Size: 120x75
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9000
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,Outbuildings,Patio
  • MLSLotSizeSource: 9,000 SF
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Assessor +Broker Measure Ofc
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City
  • LotNumber: 18, 19, 20

Green Features

  • Efficiency: High Efficiency - 90%+
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas, Wood

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5792.49

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas,Wood

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2024
Sold by
Young Ryan and Kiel Christopher
Bought by
Ryck Properties Llc
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$733,026

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2022
Closed on
Jul 7, 2022
Sold by
Zoey Kiel
Bought by
Kiel Christopher
Seller's Agent
Donald G. Arsenault, CCIM
Arsenault Realty Advisors, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Cam Jurgensen
COMPASS
List Price
$685,750
Sold Price
$681,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,750
-0.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.24%
Original Mortgage
$646,950
Interest Rate
5.3%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 1996
Sold by
Maddess Pamela J and Maddess Hortencia
Bought by
Simmons Jeffry D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,000
Interest Rate
7.84%
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ryck Properties Llc -- None Listed On Document
Ryck Properties Llc -- None Listed On Document
Kiel Christopher -- Chicago Title
Young Ryan -- Chicago Title
Simmons Jeffry D $140,189 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Young Ryan $646,950
Previous Owner Simmons Jeffry D $85,345
Previous Owner Simmons Jeffry D $105,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2022 07/18/22 Sold $681,000 -0.7% $237 / Sq Ft
06/13/2022 06/13/22 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2022 06/05/22 For Sale $685,750 -- $239 / 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 $6,457 $562,600 $306,100 $256,500
2023 $6,457 $542,500 $272,500 $270,000
2022 $5,792 $542,100 $272,500 $269,600
2021 $5,363 $385,500 $186,600 $198,900
2019 $4,178 $349,800 $158,400 $191,400
2018 $4,521 $320,300 $130,800 $189,500
2017 $4,067 $286,700 $108,400 $178,300
2016 $3,990 $239,000 $82,500 $156,500
2014 $3,559 $227,900 $76,900 $151,000
2013 $3,559 $203,500 $69,900 $133,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Donald G. Arsenault, CCIM

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Donald G. Arsenault, CCIM

    Arsenault Realty Advisors, LLC

    (253) 759-5000

    1 in this area

    6 Total Sales

    Donald G. Arsenault, CCIM
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Janet Buehs

    Arsenault Realty Advisors, LLC

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  • Cam Jurgensen

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Cam Jurgensen

    COMPASS

    (253) 380-9250

    2 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Cam Jurgensen
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 1946504

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 578500-1580

Washington Pierce County University Place 98466

3138 Sylvan Dr W, University Place, WA

This home is located at 3138 Sylvan Dr W, University Place, WA 98466 since 05 June 2022 and is currently estimated at $733,026, approximately $255 per square foot. This property was built in 1965. 3138 Sylvan Dr W is a home located in Pierce County with nearby schools including University Place Primary School, Evergreen Primary School, and Narrows View Intermediate School.

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