NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3650 Tahoma Place W University Place, WA 98466

Estimated Value: $891,000 - $1,009,871

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,478 Sq Ft
$387/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 17, 2023

Last sale price $885,000 $357 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,250/month

49 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of a Sound
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • University Place Primary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of November 2023

Enchanting Craftsman bungalow w/ mesmerizing Sound & Oly Mtn VIEWS!! This true GEM in the heart of UP will leave you feeling like you've stepped into the pages of a storybook... where every inch of the home & property oozes charm & character. The gated drive opens to a sprawling fully fenced yard of gorgeous gardens bursting w/ color & fragrance enjoyed from the covered porch in total privacy. One would think that's plenty, but the heart of this home is undoubtedly the panoramic western facing covered deck which will be your all seasons relaxing space to soak in the views. Inside is filled w/ shabby chic warmth & accents including in the main floor primary suite. All just a stroll to Chambers Bay, the Curran Orchard, Schools & More!

Last Listed By

Jennie Wetter

Infinity Real Estate, LLC License #49825 Listed on: 08/30/2023

Infinity Real Estate, LLC

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2156203

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,699

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 243' x 76'
  • West Facing Home
  • Gated Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is in good condition
  • Zoning described as UP

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Attached Carport
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Views of a Sound
  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,478 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • University Pl Primar Elementary School
  • Narrows View Interme Middle School
  • Curtis Snr High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • Water Heater
  • 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

$10,699

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer,LeasedEquipment
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2478
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2156203?w=Consumer&agent=46202
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 598

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood, Laminate, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, Skylight(s), Walk-In Pantry, Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 2478
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2478
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 1
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 2
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer
  • FireplacesLower: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 2
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Sound, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Stone, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Tacoma Public Utilities
  • SewerCompany: City of UP
  • WaterCompany: Tacoma Public Utilities
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Lower Level storage
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas
  • CableConnected: Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: University Place
  • High School: Curtis Snr High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Narrows View Interme

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4430001020
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3581
  • Lot Size: 243' x 76'
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15600
  • Zoning Description: UP
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,Gated Entry,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10699

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: University Pl Primar

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 30, 2023
Closed on
Nov 14, 2023
Sold by
Haugh Karl D
Bought by
Wakefield Greg and Wakefield Jeanette
Seller's Agent
Jennie Wetter
Infinity Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Tracey Pidge
Best Choice Network LLC
List Price
$925,000
Sold Price
$885,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-4.32%
Total Days on Market
49
Views
112
Current Estimated Value
$957,968

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$72,968
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.89%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2021
Closed on
Apr 24, 2021
Sold by
Shaffer Kori L
Bought by
Haugh Karl David and Ramento Haugh Susan
Seller's Agent
Steve Hiatt
Better Properties UP/Fircrest
Buyer's Agent
Jennie Wetter
Infinity Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$800,000
Sold Price
$875,000
Premium/Discount to List
$75,000
9.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.44%
Original Mortgage
$475,000
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 1998
Sold by
Thorestad Richard A
Bought by
Shaffer Kory L and Shaffer Kori L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$41,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 1997
Sold by
Gilmur Richard C
Bought by
Shaffer Kory L and Shaffer Kori L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,300
Interest Rate
7.57%

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wakefield Greg $885,000 Wfg National Title Company Of
Haugh Karl David $875,000 Stewart Title
Shaffer Kory L -- --
Shaffer Kory L $191,728 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Haugh Karl David $475,000
Previous Owner Shaffer Kory L $417,000
Previous Owner Shaffer Kory L $40,934
Previous Owner Shaffer Kory L $360,000
Previous Owner Shaffer Kory L $307,500
Previous Owner Shaffer Kory L $41,000
Previous Owner Shaffer Kory L $148,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/17/2023 11/17/23 Sold $885,000 -1.7% $357 / Sq Ft
10/18/2023 10/18/23 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2023 10/13/23 Price Changed $899,950 -2.7% $363 / Sq Ft
09/23/2023 09/23/23 Price Changed $925,000 0.0% $373 / Sq Ft
09/23/2023 09/23/23 For Sale $925,000 -2.6% $373 / Sq Ft
09/15/2023 09/15/23 Pending -- -- --
09/11/2023 09/11/23 Price Changed $949,500 -1.0% $383 / Sq Ft
08/30/2023 08/30/23 For Sale $959,500 +9.7% $387 / Sq Ft
04/26/2021 04/26/21 Sold $875,000 +9.4% $386 / Sq Ft
03/29/2021 03/29/21 Pending -- -- --
03/24/2021 03/24/21 For Sale $800,000 -- $353 / 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 $10,650 $961,700 $525,900 $435,800
2023 $10,650 $908,800 $512,000 $396,800
2022 $9,633 $963,800 $550,800 $413,000
2021 $8,994 $657,400 $356,900 $300,500
2019 $6,693 $604,400 $315,500 $288,900
2018 $7,666 $523,500 $248,400 $275,100
2017 $7,207 $496,000 $236,600 $259,400
2016 $6,746 $412,000 $183,400 $228,600
2014 $6,319 $394,000 $171,500 $222,500
2013 $6,319 $340,900 $147,900 $193,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2156203

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 443000-1020