Listed by Engel & Voelkers Chambers Bay, Bought with Every Door Real Estate
$985,000
SOLD MAY 29, 2025

The Commencement 5204 N Bennett St Unit 209 Ruston, WA 98407

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,050 Sq Ft
$957/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$480 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of a Sound
  • Gated Community
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Fitness Center
  • Clubhouse
  • 3-minute walk to Rust Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from your private retreat, where luxury meets convenience. Set in a highly sought-after gated condo community, this residence offers secure parking & true lock-and-leave lifestyle—ideal for those valuing peace of mind and easy living.This modern sanctuary is open-concept w/floor-to-ceiling & transom windows for sunlit days, and premium finishes thru-out. Enjoy a Primary & Jr. Suite, plus huge den, & ample storage. From your private balcony take in dramatic sunrises, active shipping traffic, the serenity of sailboats passing, and the best of waterfront tranquility—just moments from Point Defiance, and the vibrant shopping, dining and entertainment at Point Ruston. You won't be disappointed!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Judi Duncan

Engel & Voelkers Chambers Bay License #49936 Listed on: 05/01/2025

Engel & Voelkers Chambers Bay

Last Buyer's Agent

Bree Brower

Every Door Real Estate License #21023762

Every Door Real Estate

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2365221

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,162

Year Built

  • Built in 2009

Lot Details

  • Open Space
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $957 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Common or Shared Parking

Property Views

  • Views of a Sound
  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Wood Siding
  • Cement Board or Planked
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 2,050 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Fireplace

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include central hot water, common area maintenance, gas, lawn service, sewer, trash
  • 62 Units
  • The Commencement Condos
  • Ruston Subdivision
  • Park Manager: Emerald Management
  • 6-Story Property

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Elevator
  • Lobby

Recreation

  • Fitness Center

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,162

Year Built

Built in 2009

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$957 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • StyleCode: 30 - Condo (1 Level)
  • Year Built: 2009
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Building Name: The Commencement
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2050
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DwellingType: Attached
  • NumberOfAccessStairs: 0
  • UnitFeatures: Balcony/Deck/Patio,Jetted/Soaking Tub,Primary Bath,Sprinkler System,Walk-in Closet
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2365221?w=Consumer&agent=17165
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 6

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, Cooking-Gas, Dryer-Electric, Fireplace, Washer
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 6
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 2
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 0
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • FloorNumberOfUnit: 2
  • StorageNo: 9
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • StorageLocation: Garage
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 2
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Flat
  • View: City, Mountain(s), Sound
  • Lot Features: Open Space, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Concrete, Cement Plank, Wood
  • Direction Faces: Southeast
  • Exterior Features: Cement/Concrete, Cement Planked, Wood, Wood Products
  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • ViewFrom: Unit

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Common Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • ParkingSpaceNumbers: 35, 103

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Security: Security Gate
  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • ApplianceHookups: Cooking-Gas,Dryer-Electric,Washer
  • PowerCompany: RUSTON
  • SewerCompany: HOA
  • WaterCompany: HOA

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Club House, Elevator, Exercise Room, Fire Sprinklers, Gated, High Speed Internet, Lobby Entrance, Outside Entry
  • Park Manager Name: Emerald Management
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 957
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Subject to Restrictions
  • CommonPropertyFeatures: Clubhouse,Elevator,Exercise Room,Fire Sprinklers,High Speed Int Avail,Lobby Entrance,Outside Entry,Security Gate

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Central Hot Water, Common Area Maintenance, Gas, Lawn Service, Sewer, Trash

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Tacoma

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 9009310181
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0192
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 835
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Matrix

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8162

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 62
  • EnergySource: Electric
  • UnitsInBuildingTotal: 62

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2025
Closed on
May 28, 2025
Sold by
Call Priscilla Newton
Bought by
Burkes Robert Andrew and Burkes Ratana
Seller's Agent
Judi Duncan
Engel & Voelkers Chambers Bay
Buyer's Agent
Bree Brower
Every Door Real Estate
List Price
$985,000
Sold Price
$985,000
Views
7

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
311.20%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2017
Closed on
Jul 24, 2017
Sold by
Commencement Uniontown Llc
Bought by
Call Priscilla N
Seller's Agent
JoAnn Jett
Windermere Chambers Bay
Buyer's Agent
Carrie DeBuys
Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty
List Price
$680,000
Sold Price
$680,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.83%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $985,000 Cw Title
Special Warranty Deed $679,719 F A T C O
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $101,990 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $338,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $350,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $6,328,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Sold $985,000 0.0% $480 / Sq Ft
05/06/2025 05/06/25 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2025 05/01/25 For Sale $985,000 +44.9% $480 / Sq Ft
07/26/2017 07/26/17 Sold $680,000 0.0% $332 / Sq Ft
06/03/2017 06/03/17 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2017 05/22/17 For Sale $680,000 0.0% $332 / Sq Ft
05/20/2017 05/20/17 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2017 04/26/17 Price Changed $680,000 0.0% $332 / Sq Ft
04/26/2017 04/26/17 For Sale $680,000 +6.3% $332 / Sq Ft
03/27/2017 03/27/17 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2017 02/03/17 For Sale $640,000 -- $312 / 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 $8,162 $915,800 $70,700 $845,100
2023 $8,162 $872,200 $70,700 $801,500
2022 $7,527 $872,200 $70,700 $801,500
2021 $8,246 $758,500 $59,000 $699,500
2019 $7,418 $766,400 $60,200 $706,200
2018 $8,038 $716,300 $50,200 $666,100
2017 $6,804 $622,900 $41,800 $581,100
2016 $5,480 $370,700 $41,800 $328,900
2014 -- $370,700 $41,800 $328,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2365221

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 900931-0181