$418,000
SOLD JUN 11, 2020

4401 78th Avenue Ct W University Place, WA 98466

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,250 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$334 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Evergreen Primary School Rated A
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Attached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2020

Top to bottom makeover-- New roof and full of updates inside. Brand new kitchen with beautiful tile back splash and stainless appliances. Both bathrooms have been tastefully updated with new vanities and solid surface counter tops. Spacious bedrooms with large closets. New trim and lighting throughout. Too much to list! Cozy wood fire place in the large living room. Back yard features a covered patio, fire pit, sprinkler system on a beautiful corner lot. Close to schools and activities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jessica Grubb

RE/MAX Advantage License #102969 Listed on: 05/07/2020

RE/MAX Advantage

Last Buyer's Agent

Gervon Simon

COMPASS License #21036822

COMPASS

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1598348

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,622

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • University Place Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5450200080

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,622

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Bath Off Master, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • 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: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Kitchen: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1250
  • Square Footage Finished: 1250

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood, Wood Products
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Total Covered Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: Tacoma Power
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: Pierce County
  • Water Company: Tacoma Public utilities
  • Water Heater: garage-gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: University Place

Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • School District: UNP

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Corner Lot, Paved Street
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9823
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Level
  • Parcel Number: 5450200080
  • Lot Topography: Level

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 4536

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2020
Closed on
Jun 8, 2020
Sold by
Hessler Warren and Hessler Chelsey
Bought by
Daniel Anthony
Seller's Agent
Jessica Grubb
RE/MAX Advantage
Buyer's Agent
Gervon Simon
COMPASS
List Price
$405,000
Sold Price
$418,000
Premium/Discount to List
$13,000
3.21%
Current Estimated Value
$558,899

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$140,899
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.62%
Original Mortgage
$422,499
Outstanding Balance
$376,163
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$180,901

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2015
Closed on
Dec 17, 2015
Sold by
Bender Daniel L and Bender Juanita L
Bought by
Hessler Warren and Hessler Chelsey
Seller's Agent
Carl Baker
Cambridge Management Inc
Buyer's Agent
Carl Baker
Cambridge Management Inc
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$210,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-10.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.61%
Original Mortgage
$214,515
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2006
Sold by
Richardson Marlon Christopher
Bought by
Bender Daniel L and Bender Juanita L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$247,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2005
Sold by
Gardner Steven D
Bought by
Dpst Sunset Place Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2000
Sold by
Roberts Donna Jill
Bought by
The Donna Jill Roberts Living Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $418,000 Fatco
Warranty Deed $209,719 Puget Sound Title Tacoma
Warranty Deed $260,000 Ticor Title Of Wa Inc
Warranty Deed $60,000 Puget Sound Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $422,499 VA
Previous Owner $214,515 VA
Previous Owner $203,206 New Conventional
Previous Owner $247,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/11/2020 06/11/20 Sold $418,000 +3.2% $334 / Sq Ft
05/11/2020 05/11/20 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2020 05/07/20 For Sale $405,000 +92.9% $324 / Sq Ft
12/18/2015 12/18/15 Sold $210,000 -10.6% $182 / Sq Ft
10/16/2015 10/16/15 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2015 07/12/15 For Sale $235,000 -- $204 / 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 $5,622 $519,000 $289,500 $229,500
2024 $5,622 $476,100 $278,300 $197,800
2023 $5,622 $469,500 $284,800 $184,700
2022 $5,146 $480,900 $284,800 $196,100
2021 $4,744 $339,200 $192,700 $146,500
2019 $3,746 $309,000 $165,100 $143,900
2018 $4,038 $285,400 $145,600 $139,800
2017 $3,665 $254,600 $123,900 $130,700
2016 $3,403 $206,200 $90,100 $116,100
2014 $3,013 $192,500 $79,300 $113,200
2013 $3,013 $172,000 $72,100 $99,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1598348

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 545020-0080