$340,000
SOLD JUN 18, 2018

512 161st Street Ct E Tacoma, WA 98445

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,568 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$217 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Secluded Lot
  • Garage
  • Fruit Trees
  • Community Pool
  • Cul-De-Sac

About This Home

As of July 2021

Gorgeous 3 bed rambler in a quiet established neighborhood w/community pool. Very bright & open floor plan. 2 car garage w/an additional 20 x 24 detached heated shop. Exterior Freshly painted April 2018. Kitchen remodel in 2013; Still like new custom cabinets, Tile & granite countertops. All tile walk-in shower w/dual shower heads in master bath. Large corner lot w/RV parking in fenced yard. Tons of storage. Tile entry, hall, kitchen, & baths. Beautifully landscaped yard w/mature Landscaping.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jacob Jezek

Windermere Prof Partners License #82793 Listed on: 05/22/2018

Windermere Prof Partners

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Henneman

JohnSRealty

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1296078

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,297

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Brush Vegetation
  • Secluded Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7402000130

Community Details

Overview

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

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,297

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • 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, Disabled Access, Skylights, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk In Pantry, Walk-In Closet
  • 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: 2.00
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • 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
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool: Community

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached, Garage-Detached, Off Street
  • Total Covered Parking: 3

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Central A/C, Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Wall, 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, Cul-De-Sac, Paved Street, Secluded, Sidewalk
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13148
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level, Partial Slope, Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 7402000130
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Lot Topography: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level, Partial Slope, Wooded

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3444

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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Source: Public Records

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: NWM1296078

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 740200-0130