NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3142 Vista Place W University Place, WA 98466

Estimated Value: $500,000 - $536,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,304 Sq Ft
$398/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 13, 2020

Last sale price $355,000 $272 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,378/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Territorial View
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • University Place Primary School Rated A
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Attached Garage

About This Home

As of March 2020

Traditional 3 Bedroom 1 Bath home in coveted University Place School District! Third Bedroom is upstairs and could be an office or large bonus room (has closet space) or? Newer windows, new roof and gutters in 2019. Wood floors on main, laminate floors upstairs. Large fenced yard with large patio great for summer parties. All appliances included...Seller has had furnace cleaned and roof & gutters cleaned ready for you! Fenced - 1 car garage (or use as a great little craft-shop/storage space).

Last Listed By

Margaret Ferrell

Windermere Prof Partners License #26985 Listed on: 02/07/2020

Windermere Prof Partners

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1563020

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,642

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Territorial Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Shared Well

Community Details

  • University Place Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 918000-1-680

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,642

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Floor Covering: Fir/Softwood, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Main: Upper
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Kitchen: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1304
  • Square Footage Finished: 1304

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Total Covered Parking: 1

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Baseboard, Forced Air
  • Power Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: Pierce County Sewer
  • Water Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
  • Water Heater: garage-Elec
  • Water Source: Public, Shared Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: University Place
  • Project: University Place 1st Div

Schools

  • Elementary School: University Pl Primar
  • Middle School: Curtis Jnr High
  • High School: Curtis Snr High
  • School District: UNP

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 20
  • Lot Details: Paved Street
  • Lot Sq Ft: 12021
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Level, Partial Slope
  • Parcel Number: 918000-1-680
  • Zoning Code: R1
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Level, Partial Slope

Rental Info

  • Monthly Rentif Rented: 1600

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3582

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2020
Closed on
Mar 11, 2020
Sold by
Gehring University Place Llc
Bought by
Basil Nicolas D and Basil Andra K
Seller's Agent
Margaret Ferrell
Windermere Prof Partners
Buyer's Agent
Greg Stock
Keller Williams Rty Tacoma
List Price
$345,000
Sold Price
$355,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
2.9%
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$519,503

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$164,503
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.54%
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Outstanding Balance
$250,627
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$292,930

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2007
Sold by
Gehring University Place Llc
Bought by
Tice Robert S and Tice Elaine M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2004
Sold by
Gehring Gerald
Bought by
Gehring University Place Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2003
Sold by
Yang Hae C
Bought by
Gehring Gerald and Gehring Rebecca

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$133,600
Interest Rate
5.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 1999
Sold by
Ferris Timothy J
Bought by
Yang Hae C and Yang Hye K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$129,510
Interest Rate
7.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

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
Basil Nicolas D $355,000 Rainier Title
Tice Robert S -- Talon Group
Gehring University Place Llc -- Lta
Gehring Gerald $168,000 Rtc
Yang Hae C $143,900 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Basil Nicolas D $280,000
Previous Owner Gehring Gerald $133,600
Previous Owner Yang Hae C $129,510
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/13/2020 03/13/20 Sold $355,000 +2.9% $272 / Sq Ft
02/11/2020 02/11/20 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2020 02/07/20 For Sale $345,000 -- $265 / 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 $5,642 $490,000 $325,200 $164,800
2023 $5,642 $471,300 $295,800 $175,500
2022 $5,165 $478,500 $295,800 $182,700
2021 $4,734 $338,400 $202,600 $135,800
2019 $3,582 $303,900 $172,000 $131,900
2018 $3,846 $272,200 $144,500 $127,700
2017 $3,411 $241,800 $119,700 $122,100
2016 $3,315 $197,300 $91,200 $106,100
2014 $3,030 $187,200 $85,000 $102,200
2013 $3,030 $168,600 $77,300 $91,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Margaret Ferrell

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Margaret Ferrell

    Windermere Professional Partners

    (360) 608-0009

    1 Total Sale

    Margaret Ferrell
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  • Greg Stock

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Greg Stock

    Keller Williams Rty Tacoma

    (253) 830-6000

    6 in this area

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    Greg Stock
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1563020

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 918000-1680

Washington Pierce County University Place 98466

3142 Vista Place W, University Place, WA

Homes for Sale in University Place, WA

This home is located at 3142 Vista Place W, University Place, WA 98466 since 07 February 2020 and is currently estimated at $519,503, approximately $398 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 3142 Vista Place 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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