NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4717 79th Avenue Ct W University Place, WA 98466

Estimated Value: $537,000 - $744,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,716 Sq Ft
$376/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 06, 2023

Last sale price $494,000 $288 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,983/month

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • No HOA
  • Evergreen Primary School Rated A
  • Corner Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac

About This Home

As of January 2023

This University Place single-level rambler is an opportunity you can't miss! With just one owner, this property has been well cared for including the original hardwood floors just under the carpets! Numerous windows allow for generous natural lighting and the open flow from the living room, to the kitchen, to the bonus room is perfect for hosting parties or gatherings. The primary bedroom can easily be used as an additional bonus/family room, already set with a fireplace! Close to Bridgeport Way and the heart of U.P., Chambers Bay, Lakewood Town Center, and I-5, this gem has it all!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Byron Pullen

Engel & Voelkers Chambers Bay License #20119918 Listed on: 11/17/2022

Engel & Voelkers Chambers Bay

Last Buyer's Agent

Charles Hays

Best Choice Network LLC License #20115482

Best Choice Network LLC

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2017240

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,093

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • West Facing Home
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Detached Carport Space
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,716 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • University Place Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Assessor Parcel Number 022015-3-077

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,093

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,GarbageDisposal,Microwave,StoveRange
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1716
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: true
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 910

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Stove/Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: High Efficiency - 90%+, Forced Air, Hardwood, Laminate, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Living Area: 1716
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 1.5
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 2
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1716
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Stove/Range

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Dead End Street, Paved
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • HeatingCoolingType: 90%+ High Efficiency,Forced Air
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Garage

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: University Place
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 022015-3-077
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9148
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist

Green Features

  • Efficiency: High Efficiency - 90%+
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1093

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 17, 2022
Closed on
Jan 3, 2023
Sold by
Wanjema Hannah and Wanjema Michael
Bought by
Kuria Michael
Seller's Agent
Byron Pullen
Engel & Voelkers Chambers Bay
Buyer's Agent
Charles Hays
Best Choice Network LLC
List Price
$517,000
Sold Price
$494,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,000
-4.45%
Total Days on Market
26
Views
16
Current Estimated Value
$645,943

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$151,943
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.72%
Original Mortgage
$469,300
Outstanding Balance
$457,180
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$188,763

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 17, 2022
Closed on
Dec 28, 2022
Sold by
Holmes Dean P
Bought by
Kuria Michael
Seller's Agent
Byron Pullen
Engel & Voelkers Chambers Bay
Buyer's Agent
Charles Hays
Best Choice Network LLC
List Price
$517,000
Sold Price
$494,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,000
-4.45%
Views
16

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$469,300
Outstanding Balance
$457,180
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$188,763
Source: Public Records

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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
Kuria Michael -- Fidelity National Title
Kuria Michael -- Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kuria Michael $469,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/06/2023 01/06/23 Sold $494,000 -4.4% $288 / Sq Ft
12/13/2022 12/13/22 Pending -- -- --
11/17/2022 11/17/22 For Sale $517,000 -- $301 / 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
2024 $6,661 $589,000 $274,200 $314,800
2023 $6,661 $518,900 $279,200 $239,700
2022 $1,093 $534,700 $279,200 $255,500
2021 $1,194 $379,600 $188,800 $190,800
2019 $1,219 $349,300 $161,800 $187,500
2018 $1,270 $320,300 $142,000 $178,300
2017 $1,354 $289,500 $120,900 $168,600
2016 $3,915 $236,000 $87,900 $148,100
2014 $3,416 $223,400 $77,300 $146,100
2013 $3,416 $199,300 $70,300 $129,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Byron Pullen

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Byron Pullen

    Engel & Voelkers Chambers Bay

    (253) 778-6678

    2 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Byron Pullen
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  • Charles Hays

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Charles Hays

    Best Choice Realty Brokerage

    (253) 241-3333

    1 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Charles Hays
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  • Todd West

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Todd West

    Best Choice Realty Brokerage

    (360) 584-4269

    1 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Todd West
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2017240

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 022015-3077

Washington Pierce County University Place 98466

4717 79th Avenue Ct W, University Place, WA

This home is located at 4717 79th Avenue Ct W, University Place, WA 98466 since 17 November 2022 and is currently estimated at $645,943, approximately $376 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 4717 79th Avenue Ct W is a home located in Pierce County with nearby schools including Evergreen Primary School, Sunset Primary School, and Drum Intermediate School.

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