Listed by Coldwell Banker Evergreen, Bought with St Clair Realty
$392,000
SOLD MAR 13, 2026

425 Central Ave E Tenino, WA 98589

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,576 Sq Ft
14,462 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 13, 2026

$249 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Property is near public transit and bus stop
  • Territorial View
  • Softwood Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2026

~ Own a piece of Washington History! ~Distinct, 20th-century craftsmanship, Storybook-English Cottage–. _Rare to the community, original owner/builder, Don Major, ‘Wooden Money’ creator/printer of 1931._ --Enter into this Home, which has never been on the market before!- Find cathedral ceilings throughout, boasting natural light, original wood floors, and solid wood doors that cascade through most of the home, with carpet on the second floor._ +Roof installed in 2014, newer exterior paint, fresh paint on the main floor, living room with gas fireplace, sandstone entry, main floor bedroom, updated kitchen, commercial-grade Corian flooring, updated bathroom, upper-level bedroom plus additional office or flex (WFH). Electric furnace and heat pump for efficient heating and cooling! --Partial basement providing storage, laundry, and utility space, custom laundry chute, original coal chute preserved as a unique historic feature. Situated on a corner, double lot—rare for a downtown location with mature trees and landscaping, fit for a park! Detached two-car garage plus workstation, with SEPARATE gas furnace, work in the comfort of a heated garage! The garage attic provides storage, an additional garden shed for tools, and a mower.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sybil Kuhn

Coldwell Banker Evergreen License #27554 Listed on: 02/12/2026

Coldwell Banker Evergreen

Last Buyer's Agent

Donna Palecki

St Clair Realty License #105166

St Clair Realty

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2465693

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,100

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 14,462 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 1,576 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Territorial Views
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Bathroom

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Property is near public transit and bus stop

Schools

  • Parkside Elementary School
  • Tenino Mid Middle School
  • Tenino High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Propane
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Tenino Subdivision
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,100

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0.33 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 17 - 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),See Remarks,Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Building Name: Hodgens Add
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1576
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: true
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing_results/NWMLS/2465693, https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2465693?w=Consumer&agent=67139
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: See Remarks, Softwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace, Skylight(s), Sprinkler System, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1576
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1576
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 1
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),See Remarks,Stove(s)/Range(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: See Remarks, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Adjacent to Public Land, Corner Lot, Drought Resistant Landscape, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: See Remarks, Wood
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: See Remarks, Wood, Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete, See Remarks
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Partially Fenced
  • Cooling: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, See Remarks
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • WaterHeaterLocation: basement
  • WaterHeaterType: electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Tenino
  • High School: Tenino High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Tenino Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 54902300700
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.332
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14462
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Deck,Fenced-Partially,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Propane,Sprinkler System
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Assessor
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City
  • LotNumber: 7 & 8

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Propane, See Remarks

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3100

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Propane,See Remarks

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Parkside Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2026
Closed on
Mar 10, 2026
Sold by
Thomas Bruce and Thomas Louise A
Bought by
Palecki Caitlin and Palecki Robert
Seller's Agent
Sybil Kuhn
Coldwell Banker Evergreen
Buyer's Agent
Donna Palecki
St Clair Realty
List Price
$390,000
Sold Price
$392,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
0.51%
Views
89

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
56.69%
Original Mortgage
$384,899
Outstanding Balance
$384,899
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$17,808

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2001
Sold by
Oldfield Barney and Oldfield Sarah
Bought by
Thomas Bruce D and Thomas Louise A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.91%
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $392,000 Thurston County Title
Warranty Deed $135,000 Charter Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $384,899 FHA
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/13/2026 03/13/26 Sold $392,000 +0.5% $249 / Sq Ft
02/21/2026 02/21/26 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2026 02/12/26 For Sale $390,000 -- $247 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

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 $3,071 $333,600 $144,800 $188,800
2024 $3,071 $325,900 $117,900 $208,000
2023 $3,071 $319,900 $90,500 $229,400
2022 $2,264 $261,400 $64,900 $196,500
2021 $2,318 $222,200 $61,700 $160,500
2020 $1,974 $197,300 $46,000 $151,300
2019 $1,696 $166,100 $40,800 $125,300
2018 $1,839 $155,300 $36,600 $118,700
2017 $1,484 $130,100 $36,800 $93,300
2016 $1,289 $122,600 $38,900 $83,700
2014 -- $119,400 $38,500 $80,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2465693

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 54902300700

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