Listed by Gryphon Real Estate II, LLC, Bought with Better Properties NW
$475,000
SOLD AUG 26, 2025

3546 Locust Ave W University Place, WA 98466

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,628 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$181 Per Sq Ft

18% Below List Price

Highlights

  • City View
  • Deck
  • Loft
  • Evergreen Primary School Rated A
  • Softwood Flooring
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of August 2025

Discover serenity in University Place! This spacious one-story daylight basement home is tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Featuring a new roof, 2628 SQFT, 5 beds, 2.5 baths, and a roomy 2-car garage, it offers main floor living and an open concept layout ideal for entertaining. With two fireplaces, ample kitchen space, and a private fenced backyard. Located in the desirable University Place School District, minutes from the freeway and Chambers Bay Golf Course.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Justin Murray

Gryphon Real Estate II, LLC License #21020974 Listed on: 02/07/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Andre Scott

Better Properties NW License #110296

Better Properties NW

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2197851

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,650

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • City
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,628 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathroom on Main Level

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Evergreen Primary Elementary School
  • Curtis Jnr High Middle School
  • Curtis Snr High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • High Speed Internet
  • 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

$6,650

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2628
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2197851?w=Consumer&agent=114078
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Softwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Loft
  • Living Area: 2628
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2628
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 2
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 3
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • FireplacesLower: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: City, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Dead End Street, Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Brick, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fully Fenced
  • Cooling: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Tacoma Public Utilities
  • SewerCompany: Pierce County Sewer
  • WaterCompany: Tacoma Public Utilites

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: University Place
  • High School: Curtis Snr High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Curtis Jnr High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 9270200080
  • Topography: Level,Partial Slope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2553
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11120
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Patio
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6650

Multi Family

  • Total Actual Rent: 3450
  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Evergreen Primary

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2024
Closed on
Aug 13, 2025
Sold by
Imperrion Capital Enterprises
Bought by
Integrity Development Services Inc
Seller's Agent
Justin Murray
Gryphon Real Estate II, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Andre Scott
Better Properties NW
List Price
$580,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$105,000
-18.1%
Views
612

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3894.51%
Original Mortgage
$95,875
Outstanding Balance
$95,875
Interest Rate
6.72%
Estimated Equity
$519,013

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2021
Sold by
Aegis Strategic Savings Inc
Bought by
Imperrion Capital Enterprises Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
2.96%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2020
Closed on
Jan 6, 2021
Sold by
Kendall Kevin and Kendall Amylynn
Bought by
Aegis Strategic Savings Inc
Seller's Agent
Debbie Black
Better Properties N. Proctor
Buyer's Agent
Justin Murray
Gryphon Real Estate II, LLC
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-9.47%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.89%
Original Mortgage
$433,923
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2004
Sold by
Schaff Kenneth J
Bought by
Kendall Kevin and Kendall Amylyn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,400
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2001
Sold by
Interwest Bank
Bought by
Schaff Kenneth J and Schaff Crystal D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,275
Interest Rate
6.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 1999
Sold by
Ingalls Douglas M
Bought by
Interwest Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 1997
Sold by
Ingalls Doug M and Ingalls Douglas M
Bought by
Ingalls Doug M and Ingalls Janice A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$124,600
Interest Rate
7.86%
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 $475,000 Chicago Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Chicago Title Company Of Wa
Warranty Deed $430,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $242,500 Rtc
Warranty Deed $214,647 Fidelity National Title Co
Trustee Deed $146,786 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $95,875 No Value Available
Open $489,337 New Conventional
Previous Owner $375,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $195,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $433,923 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $172,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $130,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $153,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $175,275 No Value Available
Previous Owner $124,600 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/26/2025 08/26/25 Sold $475,000 -5.0% $181 / Sq Ft
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Price Changed $500,000 -8.9% $190 / Sq Ft
07/20/2025 07/20/25 Price Changed $549,000 -5.3% $209 / Sq Ft
07/20/2025 07/20/25 For Sale $580,000 0.0% $221 / Sq Ft
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2025 07/06/25 Price Changed $580,000 -0.9% $221 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Price Changed $585,000 -2.5% $223 / Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Price Changed $599,950 -3.9% $228 / Sq Ft
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Price Changed $624,000 -3.9% $237 / Sq Ft
07/18/2024 07/18/24 Price Changed $649,000 -1.5% $247 / Sq Ft
07/03/2024 07/03/24 Price Changed $659,000 -1.5% $251 / Sq Ft
06/10/2024 06/10/24 Price Changed $669,000 -2.3% $255 / Sq Ft
03/16/2024 03/16/24 Price Changed $685,000 -1.4% $261 / Sq Ft
02/07/2024 02/07/24 For Sale $695,000 +61.6% $264 / Sq Ft
01/07/2021 01/07/21 Sold $430,000 -7.5% $164 / Sq Ft
12/11/2020 12/11/20 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2020 12/01/20 Price Changed $465,000 -2.1% $177 / Sq Ft
11/02/2020 11/02/20 For Sale $475,000 0.0% $181 / Sq Ft
10/29/2020 10/29/20 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2020 10/23/20 For Sale $475,000 -- $181 / 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 $6,882 $615,800 $308,500 $307,300
2024 $6,882 $590,400 $319,900 $270,500
2023 $6,882 $579,600 $289,400 $290,200
2022 $6,301 $591,600 $289,400 $302,200
2021 $5,862 $422,900 $198,100 $224,800
2019 $4,610 $384,200 $168,200 $216,000
2018 $5,011 $355,200 $140,600 $214,600
2017 $4,478 $319,300 $116,600 $202,700
2016 $4,426 $266,800 $88,700 $178,100
2014 $3,843 $254,200 $82,700 $171,500
2013 $3,843 $226,500 $75,200 $151,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2197851

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 927020-0080