Listed by Gateway Real Estate
$399,950

4518 S J St Tacoma, WA 98418

South End Neighborhood

Estimated payment $2,402/month

Total Views 7,100
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,360 Sq Ft
$294 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Territorial View
  • No HOA

About This Home

Cozy Tacoma Starter Home with Potential! ?This charming 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,360 sq. ft. home is ready for its next chapter! Features a brand new gas furnace and alley access for convenience. The property has two sheds for storage and a fenced yard.While it needs TLC and your personal touch, this home offers fantastic potential to build instant equity in a great location. Perfect for investors or buyers looking to customize! Don't miss this opportunity in Tacoma.

Listing Agent

Lori Vandelac

Gateway Real Estate License #50109 Listed on: 10/30/2025

Gateway Real Estate

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2449572

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,653

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 5,590 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Metal Construction or Metal Frame
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,360 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Dining Room
  • Territorial Views
  • Storm Windows
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a bus stop

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • South Tacoma Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,653

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 17 - 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Prev Status: Active
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1510
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing_results/NWMLS/2449572, https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2449572?w=Consumer&agent=31794
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room
  • Living Area: 1360
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1360
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 150
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Metal/Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Metal/Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Property Condition: Fair
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street, RV Parking

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fully Fenced
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: City of Tacoma
  • SewerCompany: City of Tacoma
  • WaterCompany: City of Tacoma

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Tacoma

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 8935027280
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1283
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5590
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,RV Parking
  • MLSLotSizeSource: County Record
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City
  • LotNumber: 9

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3653

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Natural Gas

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $3,500 $337,000 $203,400 $133,600
2024 $3,500 $335,200 $196,600 $138,600
2023 $3,500 $314,100 $184,600 $129,500
2022 $3,198 $336,500 $180,400 $156,100
2021 $2,905 $230,800 $104,000 $126,800
2019 $2,410 $212,100 $90,600 $121,500
2018 $2,532 $185,100 $78,900 $106,200
2017 $2,180 $160,100 $57,100 $103,000
2016 $1,924 $117,200 $41,700 $75,500
2014 $1,712 $110,500 $40,500 $70,000
2013 $1,712 $102,300 $37,100 $65,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/30/2025 10/30/25 For Sale $399,950 -- $294 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $110,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $113,300 VA
Source: Public Records

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2449572

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 893502-7280

Washington Pierce County Tacoma 98418 South End

4518 S J St, Tacoma, WA

For Sale

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