Listed by Windermere Prof Partners, Bought with Keller Williams Greater 360
$627,000
SOLD SEP 13, 2024

4509 78th Avenue Ct W University Place, WA 98466

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,414 Sq Ft
9,450 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$443 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Evergreen Primary School Rated A
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Sport Court

About This Home

As of September 2024

Lovingly maintained & thoughtfully updated, this one-level residence in University Place is move-in ready. Discover an updated kitchen with granite countertops & stainless steel appliances, separate dining space, & heated bathroom floors! Primary suite features ensuite bath with luxurious shower, jetted tub, & spacious walk-in closet. Beautifully landscaped, private level lot with sprinkler system. Enjoy entertaining? The sports court, fire pit, and covered patio will do the trick! Two car garage with additional parking/RV space & storage shed with power for all the extras. Great location - just up the road from Chambers Bay golf and trails, University Place schools, shopping & parks.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Curtis Gibson

Windermere Prof Partners License #86136 Listed on: 08/28/2024

Windermere Prof Partners

Last Buyer's Agent

Dave Tambur

Keller Williams Greater 360 License #21000149

Keller Williams Greater 360

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2281870

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,302

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 9,450 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1,414 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Sport Court
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating 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

$6,302

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Buyer Agency Compensation: Request in Offer
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1414
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2281870?w=Consumer&agent=51657
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 363

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Hardwood, Jetted Tub, Security System, Sprinkler System, Walk-In Closet(s), Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Living Area: 1414
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 2
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1414
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 2
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Good
  • 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: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: PartiallyFenced, SecuritySystem
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Tacoma Public Utilities
  • SewerCompany: Pierce County Sewer
  • WaterCompany: Tacoma Public Utilities

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: 545020-012-0
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2169
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9450
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Athletic Court,Cable TV,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,RV Parking,Sprinkler System
  • MLSLotSizeSource: realist.com
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: realist.com

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6302

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 28, 2024
Closed on
Sep 11, 2024
Sold by
Jackmin Karen and Jackmin Lawrence
Bought by
Salvas Steven G and Salvas Daniel B
Seller's Agent
Curtis Gibson
Windermere Prof Partners
Buyer's Agent
Dave Tambur
Keller Williams Greater 360
List Price
$629,000
Sold Price
$627,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.32%
Views
14
Current Estimated Value
$637,577

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,577
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.72%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2020
Closed on
Nov 23, 2020
Sold by
Spears Kelly M and Spears Kelly M
Bought by
Jackmin Karen
Seller's Agent
Daniel Baker
Keller Williams Greater 360
Buyer's Agent
Curtis Gibson
Windermere Prof Partners
List Price
$439,950
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$60,050
13.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.14%
Original Mortgage
$465,455
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2017
Closed on
Jul 24, 2017
Sold by
Sims Benjamin and Sims Natalie Kristen
Bought by
Spears Kelly M
Seller's Agent
Carl Shaw
John L. Scott, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Austin Wagner
Windermere Prof Partners
List Price
$324,950
Sold Price
$351,200
Premium/Discount to List
$26,250
8.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.23%
Original Mortgage
$101,200
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2013
Closed on
May 20, 2013
Sold by
Gehring Stefan M and Gehring Molly J
Bought by
Sims Benjamin and Sims Natalie Kristen
Seller's Agent
Cameron Masters
Better Properties Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Carl Shaw
John L. Scott, Inc.
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$265,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.94%
Original Mortgage
$271,719
Interest Rate
3.41%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2004
Sold by
Kimizuka Jodi A
Bought by
Gehring Stefan M and Gehring Molly J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$139,200
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 $627,000 Wfg National Title
Warranty Deed -- First American Title
Warranty Deed $350,919 Ticor Title
Warranty Deed $266,000 Ticor Title Company
Warranty Deed $174,000 Ticor Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $465,455 VA
Previous Owner $101,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $271,719 VA
Previous Owner $174,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $184,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $139,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $34,800 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/13/2024 09/13/24 Sold $627,000 -0.3% $443 / Sq Ft
09/01/2024 09/01/24 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2024 08/28/24 For Sale $629,000 +25.8% $445 / Sq Ft
11/25/2020 11/25/20 Sold $500,000 +13.6% $354 / Sq Ft
10/22/2020 10/22/20 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2020 10/21/20 For Sale $439,950 +25.3% $311 / Sq Ft
08/03/2017 08/03/17 Sold $351,200 +8.1% $248 / Sq Ft
06/13/2017 06/13/17 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2017 06/08/17 For Sale $324,950 +22.6% $230 / Sq Ft
05/24/2013 05/24/13 Sold $265,000 0.0% $187 / Sq Ft
03/19/2013 03/19/13 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2013 03/05/13 For Sale $265,000 -- $187 / 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 $6,302 $602,100 $287,100 $315,000
2024 $6,302 $539,800 $276,100 $263,700
2023 $6,302 $528,900 $281,700 $247,200
2022 $5,791 $544,300 $281,700 $262,600
2021 $5,344 $384,100 $190,500 $193,600
2019 $4,225 $353,500 $163,300 $190,200
2018 $4,587 $324,100 $143,600 $180,500
2017 $4,172 $291,100 $122,300 $168,800
2016 $3,929 $238,600 $88,900 $149,700
2014 $3,331 $224,200 $78,200 $146,000
2013 $3,331 $194,600 $71,100 $123,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2281870

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 545020-0120