$487,500
SOLD JUL 20, 2021

512 161st Street Ct E Tacoma, WA 98445

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,568 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$311 Per Sq Ft

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Garage
  • Fruit Trees
  • Corner Lot
  • Patio

About This Home

As of July 2021

Welcome to this impeccable 3 bed rambler in an established neighborhood w/community pool. You will love the vaulted ceilings & skylights that provide a very bright & open floor plan. The informal living room offers a ductless mini split for A/C. There is a 2 car garage plus an amazing additional 20 x 24 detached, heated shop w/220! The kitchen was remodeled in 2013 and offers granite & tile counters & breakfast bar seating. The Master bedroom includes an attached bath w/tile walk-in shower and dual shower heads. This home sits on a large corner lot w/2 RV parking spots and fully fenced yard. Beautifully landscaped property w/mature shrubs and fruit trees.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Lowry

Windermere Prof Partners License #92003 Listed on: 05/28/2021

Windermere Prof Partners

Last Buyer's Agent

Rene Breen

Coldwell Banker Bain License #13514

Coldwell Banker Bain

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1781283

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,297

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cement Board or Planked
  • Wood Composite

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Garage
  • Detached Carport Space
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Spanaway Community
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 740200-013-0

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,297

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Bath Off Master, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, Skylights
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Approved Number of Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Main: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Family Room: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1568
  • Square Footage Finished: 1568

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Planked, Wood, Wood Products
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Carport-Detached, Garage-Attached, Garage-Detached, K
  • Total Covered Parking: 4

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Baseboard, Forced Air, Ductless Hp-Mini Split
  • Power Company: Elmhurst
  • Septic Approved for Number of Bedrooms: 3
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Sewer Company: Septic
  • Water Company: Spanaway Water
  • Water Heater: Garage-Electric
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 40
  • Community Name: Spanaway
  • Community Features: CCRs

Schools

  • School District: BTH

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Corner Lot, Paved Street
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13148
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level, Partial Slope, Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 740200-013-0
  • Lot Topography: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level, Partial Slope, Wooded

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 4747

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2021
Closed on
Jul 15, 2021
Sold by
Dejesus Melendez Jose and Melendez Jennifer
Bought by
Kagel Walter
Seller's Agent
Amy Lowry
Windermere Prof Partners
Buyer's Agent
Rene Breen
Coldwell Banker Bain
List Price
$489,900
Sold Price
$487,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,400
-0.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.22%
Original Mortgage
$472,875
Outstanding Balance
$431,841
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$100,307

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2018
Closed on
Jun 13, 2018
Sold by
Junkert Ernest G and Junkert Cynthia J
Bought by
Melendez Jose De Jesus and Melendex Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Jacob Jezek
Windermere Prof Partners
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Henneman
JohnSRealty
List Price
$305,000
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
11.48%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.37%
Original Mortgage
$289,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $487,500 Cw Title
Warranty Deed $339,719 Attorneys Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $472,875 New Conventional
Previous Owner $289,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Price Changed $555,000 -1.8% $354 / Sq Ft
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $564,900 +15.9% $360 / Sq Ft
07/20/2021 07/20/21 Sold $487,500 +1.8% $311 / Sq Ft
06/13/2021 06/13/21 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2021 06/09/21 Price Changed $479,000 -2.2% $305 / Sq Ft
05/28/2021 05/28/21 For Sale $489,900 +44.1% $312 / Sq Ft
06/18/2018 06/18/18 Sold $340,000 +11.5% $217 / Sq Ft
05/26/2018 05/26/18 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2018 05/22/18 For Sale $305,000 -- $195 / 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 $5,297 $501,000 $208,700 $292,300
2024 $5,297 $477,500 $193,800 $283,700
2023 $5,297 $454,100 $181,000 $273,100
2022 $5,204 $471,700 $181,000 $290,700
2021 $4,747 $337,800 $107,300 $230,500
2019 $3,453 $307,000 $88,900 $218,100
2018 $3,883 $284,500 $81,000 $203,500
2017 $3,444 $250,000 $71,100 $178,900
2016 $3,061 $200,700 $61,200 $139,500
2014 $2,706 $181,100 $57,700 $123,400
2013 $2,706 $165,200 $48,200 $117,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1781283

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 740200-0130