NOT LISTED FOR SALE

401 S 96th St Tacoma, WA 98444

South End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $385,127 - $414,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
980 Sq Ft
$404/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 31, 2018

Last sale price $249,000 $254 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,405/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Wood Flooring
  • Detached Garage
  • Fruit Trees
  • Corner Lot
  • Patio

About This Home

As of July 2018

This adorable home offers a large kitchen w/ plenty of cabinets. Your LVRM is spacious w built ins & lots of windows & hardwood floors. The utility rm offers w/d and sink. Your yard is private w/fruit trees, mature landscaping & fully fenced. Outbuildings for your lawn equipment etc and a detached garage with extra shop space. Close to freeways and shopping. Spacious home is laid out well.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brad Ackerman

KB Home Sales License #134657 Listed on: 07/13/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Jamie Arrington

HomeSmart Real Estate Assoc License #119791

HomeSmart Real Estate Assoc

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1326235

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,540

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is zoned R2

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Fern Hill Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 032033-3-059

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,540

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 2.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Kitchen: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 980
  • Square Footage Finished: 980

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal/Vinyl
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: TPU/PSE
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: TPU
  • Water Company: TPU
  • Water Heater: Laundry-Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Fern Hill

Schools

  • School District: TAC

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Corner Lot, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10019
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Level
  • Parcel Number: 032033-3-059
  • Zoning Code: R2
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Fruit Trees, Level

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 2545

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 13, 2018
Closed on
Jul 25, 2018
Sold by
Ackerman Joshua C and Ackerman Heather M
Bought by
Prue Casey Royer
Seller's Agent
Brad Ackerman
KB Home Sales
Buyer's Agent
Jamie Arrington
HomeSmart Real Estate Assoc
List Price
$230,000
Sold Price
$249,000
Premium/Discount to List
$19,000
8.26%
Current Estimated Value
$396,032

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$147,032
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.41%
Original Mortgage
$244,489
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2015
Closed on
Oct 16, 2015
Sold by
Ripka James F and Ripka Judith L
Bought by
Ackerman Joshua C and Ackerman Heather M
Seller's Agent
Mark Rody
Home Team Northwest Inc
Buyer's Agent
Joel Lutterloh
eXp Realty
List Price
$139,950
Sold Price
$144,250
Premium/Discount to List
$4,300
3.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.70%
Original Mortgage
$144,250
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2015
Sold by
Ripka Jennifer C
Bought by
Ripka James F and Ripka Judith L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
3.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2011
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Ripka Jennifer C and Ripka James F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,761
Interest Rate
4.84%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2010
Sold by
Martyn Ronnie
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2006
Sold by
Cole Michel E and Cole Judith A
Bought by
Martyn Ronnie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

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
Prue Casey Royer $248,719 Cw Title
Ackerman Joshua C $143,969 Chicago Title
Ripka James F -- None Available
Ripka Jennifer C -- Stewart Title Company
Federal National Mortgage Association $167,593 None Available
Martyn Ronnie $185,000 Fatco
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Prue Casey Royer $255,000
Closed Prue Casey Royer $244,489
Closed Prue Casey Royer $9,779
Previous Owner Ackerman Joshua C $144,250
Previous Owner Ripka James F $90,000
Previous Owner Ripka Jennifer C $93,315
Previous Owner Ripka Jennifer C $93,761
Previous Owner Martyn Ronnie $190,000
Previous Owner Martyn Ronnie $148,000
Previous Owner Martyn Ronnie $37,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2018 07/31/18 Sold $249,000 +8.3% $254 / Sq Ft
07/16/2018 07/16/18 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2018 07/13/18 For Sale $230,000 +59.4% $235 / Sq Ft
10/19/2015 10/19/15 Sold $144,250 +3.1% $147 / Sq Ft
09/14/2015 09/14/15 Pending -- -- --
09/11/2015 09/11/15 For Sale $139,950 -- $143 / 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 $3,540 $332,700 $177,500 $155,200
2024 $3,540 $341,700 $179,400 $162,300
2023 $3,540 $317,700 $172,000 $145,700
2022 $3,141 $324,500 $165,500 $159,000
2021 $2,890 $229,600 $108,500 $121,100
2019 $2,402 $207,500 $92,900 $114,600
2018 $2,545 $184,500 $75,400 $109,100
2017 $2,233 $160,900 $58,900 $102,000
2016 $1,998 $122,300 $44,500 $77,800
2014 $1,647 $114,800 $43,200 $71,600
2013 $1,647 $99,100 $36,700 $62,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brad Ackerman

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Brad Ackerman

    KB Home Sales

    (253) 686-3810

    238 Total Sales

    Brad Ackerman
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  • Jamie Arrington

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Jamie Arrington

    HomeSmart Real Estate Associates

    (206) 795-2348

    3 Total Sales

    Jamie Arrington
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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Mark Rody

    Home Team Northwest Inc

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  • Joel Lutterloh

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Joel Lutterloh

    eXp Realty

    (253) 312-0776

    1 in this area

    126 Total Sales

    Joel Lutterloh
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1326235

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 032033-3059

Washington Pierce County Tacoma 98444 South End

401 S 96th St, Tacoma, WA

This home is located at 401 S 96th St, Tacoma, WA 98444 since 13 July 2018 and is currently estimated at $396,032, approximately $404 per square foot. This property was built in 1947. 401 S 96th St is a home located in Pierce County with nearby schools including Fern Hill Elementary School, Baker Middle School, and Mount Tahoma High School.

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