All the natural light! Beautiful brick home in desirable Fircrest neighborhood. This 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath home has impressive updates while still keeping it's historic charm. Updated kitchen with granite countertops, tile floor in both bathrooms. Hardwood floors and open living/dining area, perfect for entertaining. Three bedrooms, large master w/ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Fully fenced backyard with shed and garden area. Close to amenities and freeway access!
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
MLS#: NWM1806254
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$4,273
Year Built
Built in 1941
Lot Details
Property is Fully Fenced
Sloped Lot
Wooded Lot
Garden
Parking
Attached Garage
Home Design
Brick Exterior Construction
Poured Concrete
Composition Roof
Wood Siding
Kitchen
Oven or Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Flooring
Wood
Ceramic Tile
Laundry
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor Features
Patio
Outbuilding
Additional Features
1 Bathroom
Cable TV Available
Community Details
Fircrest Community
Listing and Financial Details
Assessor Parcel Number 7160005130
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$4,273
Year Built
Built in 1941
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
Property Type: Residential
Style: 12 - 2 Story
Building Information: Built On Lot
Entrance Level: Main
Year Built: 1941
Special Features: None
Property Sub Type: Detached
Interior Features
Features: Bath Off Master, Dining Room, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk-In Closet
Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Bedrooms: 3.00
Main Floor Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1.75
Total Full Bathrooms: 1
Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
Master Bedroom: Upper
Dining Room: Main
Extra Finished Room: Main
Living Room: Main
Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
Estimated Sq Ft: 1285
Square Footage Finished: 1285
Exterior Features
Exterior: Brick, Wood
Foundation: Poured Concrete
Roof: Composition
Garage/Parking
Parking Type: Garage-Attached
Total Covered Parking: 1
Utilities
Heating And Cooling: Forced Air, 90%+ High Efficiency
Power Company: TPU
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: Fircrest Utilities
Water Company: Fircrest Utilities
Water Source: Public
Condo/Co-op/Association
Community Name: Fircrest
Schools
Elementary School: Whittier
Middle School: Wainwright Intermedi
High School: Foss
School District: TAC
Lot Info
Lot Details: Curbs, Paved Street, Sidewalk
Lot Sq Ft: 5500
Lot Topography Vegetation: Garden Space, Partial Slope, Wooded
Parcel Number: 7160005130
Lot Topography: Garden Space, Partial Slope, Wooded
Tax Info
Tax Amount: 3764
Ownership History
DateNameOwned ForOwner Type
Aug 2021 - PresentWallace Krista3 Years and 9 Months
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 14, 2021
Closed on
Aug 9, 2021
Sold by
Padilla Edsvin and Hutchinson Tessa
Bought by
Wallace Krista
Seller's Agent
Britny Paine
Olympic Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Buyer's Agent
Anders Ibsen
Windermere Prof Partners
List Price
$470,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.06%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$531,152
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$56,152
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.02%
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Outstanding Balance
$413,578
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$117,574
Aug 2018 - Aug 2021Padilla Edsvin and Hutchinson Tessa3 Years
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 19, 2018
Closed on
Aug 29, 2018
Sold by
Lawrence Jacob C and Lawrence Michelle M
Bought by
Padilla Edsvin and Hutchinson Tessa
Seller's Agent
Joseph Romero
Commencement Bay Brokers LLC
Buyer's Agent
Cari Schwisow
NextHome Northwest Group
List Price
$324,950
Sold Price
$328,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,050
0.94%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.28%
Original Mortgage
$328,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
VA
Jan 2016 - Aug 2018Lawrence Jacob C and Lawrence Michelle M2 Years and 7 Months
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 25, 2015
Closed on
Jan 22, 2016
Sold by
Danesh Brooke and Ewing Brooke
Bought by
Lawrence Jacob C and Lawrence Michelle M
Seller's Agent
Brian Thayer
Keller Williams Rty Tacoma
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Romero
Commencement Bay Brokers LLC
List Price
$259,950
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,950
-3.83%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.01%
Original Mortgage
$242,500
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Jan 2007 - Jan 2016Ewing Brooke9 Years
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 22, 2007
Sold by
Brooks Jamie and Brooks Timothy A
Bought by
Ewing Brooke
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$202,450
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Jul 2004 - Jan 2007Kinoshita Jamie2 Years and 6 Months
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 19, 2004
Sold by
Robbins Randy L and Robbins Linda L
Bought by
Kinoshita Jamie
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$158,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Oct 2002 - Jul 2004Robbins Randy L and Robbins Linda L1 Year and 9 Months
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 21, 2002
Sold by
Johnson Megan M and Bailey Megan M
Bought by
Robbins Randy L and Robbins Linda L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,200
Interest Rate
5.99%
Jan 1999 - Oct 2002Bailey Ryan D and Bailey Megan M3 Years and 9 Months
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 6, 1999
Sold by
White Dannette L and Wold Dannette L
Bought by
Bailey Ryan D and Bailey Megan M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,649
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
VA
Oct 1996 - Jan 1999Wold Dannette L2 Years and 3 Months
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 21, 1996
Sold by
Judge Ellis Teresa and Ellis Alan L
Bought by
Wold Dannette L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,900
Interest Rate
8.11%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Apr 1994 - Oct 1996Ellis Alan L and Judge Ellis Teresa2 Years and 6 Months
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 26, 1994
Sold by
Williams Michael L and Williams Michelle E
Bought by
Ellis Alan L and Judge Ellis Teresa
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,000
Interest Rate
7.79%
Mortgage Type
Assumption
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Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
Tax History
Year
Tax Paid
Tax AssessmentTax 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
$4,273
$461,400
$252,500
$208,900
2023
$4,273
$447,800
$247,500
$200,300
2022
$3,925
$447,500
$254,500
$193,000
2021
$3,764
$323,800
$170,400
$153,400
2019
$2,944
$299,800
$145,900
$153,900
2018
$3,236
$273,100
$125,100
$148,000
2017
$2,835
$243,300
$101,500
$141,800
2016
$2,650
$185,000
$73,800
$111,200
2014
$2,484
$179,200
$70,800
$108,400
2013
$2,484
$160,100
$63,700
$96,400
Source: Public Records
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
This home is located at 344 Harvard Ave, Fircrest, WA 98466 and is currently priced at $475,000, approximately $369 per square foot. This property was built in 1941. 344 Harvard Ave is a home located in Pierce County with nearby schools including Whittier Elementary School, Wainwright Intermediate School, and Foss High School.
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