Listed by Better Homes and Gardens RE PC, Bought with eXp Realty
$830,000
SOLD NOV 14, 2023

4914 N Highland St Ruston, WA 98407

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,188 Sq Ft
5,000 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$379 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

62 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of a Sound
  • Deck
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Second Kitchen
  • No HOA
  • 4-minute walk to Rust Park

About This Home

As of November 2023

Million Dollar view awaits in this multi-generational home. Highly sought-after Ruston location. Walking distance to Pt. Ruston or Pt. Defiance for a relaxing evening. This home has all the updates of a new home along with granite kitchen countertops with stainless steel appliances. The 2 exterior decks capitalize on the superb view of commencement bay. Plenty of room with 5 bedrooms and 2.75 baths. Awesome garage is fully equipped with custom cabinets and epoxy floor. Do not miss the double kitchens for those large meal prep days. On the upper floor you have 3 bedrooms, a peaceful Great room and a deck overlooking the manicured back yard and view of the water. On the lower floor, enjoy 2 more bedrooms, full Bath and so much more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Maxwell

Better Homes and Gardens RE PC License #12621 Listed on: 08/07/2023

Better Homes and Gardens RE PC

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynea Carver

eXp Realty License #23013161

eXp Realty

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2148357

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,221

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Views of a Sound
  • Territorial Views

Home Design

  • Split Foyer
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 2,188 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Storm Windows
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Ruston Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,221

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 14 - Split Entry
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,StoveRange
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2188
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2148357?w=Consumer&agent=62779
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 681

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Entry Location: Split
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Laminate, Wall to Wall Carpet, Second Kitchen, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Walk-In Closet(s), Fireplace
  • Living Area: 2188
  • Bathrooms: 2.75
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2188
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 2
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 2
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range
  • FireplacesUpper: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Sound, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked, Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • 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: Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Tacoma

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 2225000091
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1148
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5221

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Natural Gas

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2023
Closed on
Oct 31, 2023
Sold by
Griffiths Jan M
Bought by
Gammell Rosalee and Fleis Erik
Seller's Agent
Joe Maxwell
Better Homes and Gardens RE PC
Buyer's Agent
Lynea Carver
eXp Realty
List Price
$859,950
Sold Price
$830,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,950
-3.48%
Views
184
Current Estimated Value
$853,399

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$23,399
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.67%
Original Mortgage
$788,500
Outstanding Balance
$775,614
Interest Rate
7.31%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$77,785

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 10, 2018
Closed on
Nov 29, 2018
Sold by
Griffiths James K and Griffiths Jan M
Bought by
Griffiths Jan M
Seller's Agent
Marsha Medani
John L. Scott Orting
Buyer's Agent
Joe Maxwell
Better Homes and Gardens RE PC
List Price
$437,500
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,500
-2.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.45%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 10, 2018
Closed on
Nov 28, 2018
Sold by
Mcmahon James P and Melson Jodi M
Bought by
Griffiths Jan M
Seller's Agent
Marsha Medani
John L. Scott Orting
Buyer's Agent
Joe Maxwell
Better Homes and Gardens RE PC
List Price
$437,500
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,500
-2.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2004
Sold by
Mriglot Lori K
Bought by
Mcmahon James P and Melson Jodi M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$238,800
Interest Rate
5.82%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2003
Sold by
Mriglot Terry G
Bought by
Hoover Lori K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
5.79%
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 $830,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Wfg National Title Company O
Warranty Deed $494,444 Wfg National Title Company O
Warranty Deed $298,500 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $788,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $204,550 New Conventional
Previous Owner $183,786 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $39,512 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $238,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $190,000 No Value Available
Closed $59,700 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/14/2023 11/14/23 Sold $830,000 -1.2% $379 / Sq Ft
10/08/2023 10/08/23 Pending -- -- --
09/14/2023 09/14/23 Price Changed $839,950 -1.2% $384 / Sq Ft
09/08/2023 09/08/23 Price Changed $849,950 -1.2% $388 / Sq Ft
08/07/2023 08/07/23 For Sale $859,950 +102.3% $393 / Sq Ft
11/30/2018 11/30/18 Sold $425,000 -2.9% $194 / Sq Ft
11/15/2018 11/15/18 Pending -- -- --
11/10/2018 11/10/18 For Sale $437,500 -- $200 / 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 $5,510 $691,600 $345,000 $346,600
2024 $5,510 $665,100 $333,000 $332,100
2023 $5,510 $588,700 $251,200 $337,500
2022 $4,999 $600,800 $262,800 $338,000
2021 $4,773 $439,000 $167,300 $271,700
2019 $3,923 $408,100 $141,200 $266,900
2018 $4,437 $378,700 $127,300 $251,400
2017 $3,842 $343,800 $95,100 $248,700
2016 $3,607 $258,300 $71,900 $186,400
2014 $3,269 $244,000 $69,100 $174,900
2013 $3,269 $224,300 $61,900 $162,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2148357

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 222500-0091