NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3520 79th Ave W University Place, WA 98466

Estimated Value: $570,000 - $605,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,657 Sq Ft
$354/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 05, 2019

Last sale price $375,000 $226 Per Sq Ft

Est. 56% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,797/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Evergreen Primary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Property is Fully Fenced

About This Home

As of April 2019

Beautiful Remodeled Rambler! Spacious Entry overlooks step down Living Room with cozy fireplace. This freshly paint home and new flooring and carpets throughout home. French doors lead off from dining room to back deck and are adjacent to new upgraded kitchen with cork counter tops, back splash, faucets and upgraded cabinet doors. The range/oven, dishwasher and garbage disposal just replaced. Large Family Room has freestanding wood stove. Brand new Trex Deck lead to large fenced in back yard.

Last Listed By

Theresa Sager

Coldwell Banker Bain Listed on: 03/14/2019

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1423543

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,199

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned 1101 Residential

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Fireplaces

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Community Details

  • University Place Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0220152144

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,199

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Architecture: Craftsman
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Bath Off Master, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, French Doors
  • Floor Covering: Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Main: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplaces Main: 2
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Family Room: Main
  • Kitchen: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1657
  • Square Footage Finished: 1657

Exterior Features

  • Construction Methods: Standard Frame
  • Exterior: Wood Products
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Stove/Free Standing, Wall
  • Power Company: TPU
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: Pierce County Sewer
  • Water Company: Tacoma
  • Water Heater: Family Room closet-Electric
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: University Place
  • Project: University Place

Schools

  • Elementary School: Evergreen Primary
  • Middle School: Curtis Jnr High
  • High School: Curtis Snr High
  • School District: UNP

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Paved Street
  • Lot Dimensions: 80x128
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10240
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Level, Partial Slope, Terraces
  • Parcel Number: 0220152144
  • Zoning Code: 1101 Residential
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Level, Partial Slope, Terraces

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 4394

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2019
Closed on
Apr 3, 2019
Sold by
Sager William G and Sager Theresa M
Bought by
Madden Zachary and Caple Katherine Joann
Seller's Agent
Theresa Sager
Coldwell Banker Bain
Buyer's Agent
Mike Phillips
Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
List Price
$370,000
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.35%
Total Days on Market
1
Current Estimated Value
$586,059

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$211,059
Original Mortgage
$363,750
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 1999
Sold by
Sager Construction Inc
Bought by
Sager William G and Sager Theresa N

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 1996
Sold by
Rupp Rick D and Rupp Peggy L
Bought by
Sager Construction Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,400
Interest Rate
7.41%

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
Madden Zachary $375,000 Rainier Title
Sager William G -- --
Sager Construction Inc $160,549 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Madden Zachary $368,600
Closed Madden Zachary $363,750
Previous Owner Sager William G $120,000
Previous Owner Sager Construction Inc $250,000
Previous Owner Sager Construction Inc $110,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/05/2019 04/05/19 Sold $375,000 +1.4% $226 / Sq Ft
03/15/2019 03/15/19 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2019 03/14/19 For Sale $370,000 -- $223 / 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 $6,199 $530,600 $308,200 $222,400
2023 $6,199 $519,900 $282,700 $237,200
2022 $5,677 $529,800 $282,700 $247,100
2021 $5,240 $376,300 $193,500 $182,800
2019 $4,066 $340,000 $164,300 $175,700
2018 $4,394 $311,300 $136,700 $174,600
2017 $3,942 $278,300 $113,300 $165,000
2016 $3,859 $231,200 $86,300 $144,900
2014 $3,447 $220,000 $80,400 $139,600
2013 $3,447 $196,200 $73,100 $123,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Theresa Sager

    Coldwell Banker Bain

  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Mike Phillips

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate

    (206) 999-1867

    8 Total Sales

    Mike Phillips
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1423543

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 022015-2144

Washington Pierce County University Place 98466

3520 79th Ave W, University Place, WA

Homes for Sale in University Place, WA

This home is located at 3520 79th Ave W, University Place, WA 98466 since 14 March 2019 and is currently estimated at $586,059, approximately $353 per square foot. This property was built in 1978. 3520 79th Ave W is a home located in Pierce County with nearby schools including Evergreen Primary School, Narrows View Intermediate School, and Curtis Junior High School.

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