NOT LISTED FOR SALE

505 Harvard Ave Fircrest, WA 98466

Fircrest Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $462,000 - $488,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 Sq Ft
$472/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 30, 2017

Last sale price $250,250 $248 Per Sq Ft

Est. 90% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,960/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fruit Trees
  • Deck
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Mountain View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Level Lot

About This Home

As of November 2017

Charming cottage with covered front porch & big back yard! Composition roof only 3 years old, hot water tank only 2 years old. Features new carpet, fresh interior paint, beautiful hardwood floors, gas furnace, some updated vinyl windows. Kitchen with retro tiled backsplash & convenient laundry closet. Peek-a-boo view of Mt. Rainier from bdrm. Back deck with territorial views, large yard w/ apple tree, room for garden. Huge under-house storage area tall enough to stand up! Easy access to Hwy 16.

Last Listed By

Rich Lucas

Keller Williams Rlty Bellevue License #13273 Listed on: 10/18/2017

Keller Williams Rlty Bellevue

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1205019

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,754

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is zoned R6

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Deck
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Regents Park Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7160006160

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,754

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, Security System
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 2.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Basement: Daylight, Roughed In, Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Family Room: Main
  • Kitchen: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1296
  • Square Footage Finished: 1008
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 288

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal/Vinyl
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain, Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: Tacoma
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: Fircrest
  • Water Company: Fircrest
  • Water Heater: Basement-Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Regents Park
  • Project: Regents Park

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 38
  • Lot Details: Curbs, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5060
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Level, Partial Slope
  • Parcel Number: 7160006160
  • Zoning Code: R6
  • Lot Topography: Fruit Trees, Level, Partial Slope

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 2374

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 18, 2017
Closed on
Nov 13, 2017
Sold by
Gustafson John E
Bought by
Cocbrane Connor R
Seller's Agent
Rich Lucas
Keller Williams Rlty Bellevue
Buyer's Agent
Kelli Jo Hjalseth
Windermere Prof Partners
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$250,250
Premium/Discount to List
$10,350
4.31%
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$475,297

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$225,047
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.86%
Original Mortgage
$245,717
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2001
Sold by
Nelson Jeffrey T
Bought by
Gustafson John E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$106,400
Interest Rate
7.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 1997
Sold by
Harbin Glen E
Bought by
Nelson Jeffrey T and Nelson Jana D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,500
Interest Rate
7.86%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 1996
Sold by
Harbin Glen and Harbin Cecil
Bought by
Harbin Glen and Harbin Special Needs Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 1995
Sold by
Harbin Jean Elaine
Bought by
Harbin Cecil Ford

Range of Values:

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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
Cocbrane Connor R $249,969 Attorneys Title
Gustafson John E $133,000 Rainier Title Company
Nelson Jeffrey T $102,960 Rainier Title Company
Harbin Glen -- --
Harbin Cecil Ford -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Cochrane Connor R $269,000
Closed Cocbrane Connor R $245,717
Previous Owner Gustafson John E $60,500
Previous Owner Gustafson John E $106,400
Previous Owner Nelson Jeffrey T $88,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/30/2017 11/30/17 Sold $250,250 +4.3% $248 / Sq Ft
10/23/2017 10/23/17 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2017 10/18/17 For Sale $239,900 -- $238 / 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 $3,754 $406,400 $248,100 $158,300
2023 $3,754 $393,200 $241,700 $151,500
2022 $3,470 $395,800 $248,500 $147,300
2021 $3,255 $279,900 $166,400 $113,500
2019 $2,438 $254,000 $142,500 $111,500
2018 $2,624 $226,000 $121,600 $104,400
2017 $2,374 $197,200 $98,600 $98,600
2016 $2,193 $155,100 $71,700 $83,400
2014 $2,096 $148,200 $68,800 $79,400
2013 $2,096 $131,900 $61,900 $70,000
Source: Public Records

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    Keller Williams Realty Bellevue

    (253) 332-1686

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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

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    Windermere Professional Partners

    (253) 208-9066

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1205019

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 716000-6160

Washington Pierce County Fircrest 98466 Fircrest

505 Harvard Ave, Fircrest, WA

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This home is located at 505 Harvard Ave, Fircrest, WA 98466 since 18 October 2017 and is currently estimated at $475,297, approximately $471 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 505 Harvard Ave is a home located in Pierce County with nearby schools including Whittier Elementary School, Wainwright Intermediate School, and Foss High School.

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