Listed by John L. Scott R.E.Tacoma North
$1,100,000

The Commencement 5204 N Bennett St Unit 505 Ruston, WA 98407

Estimated payment $7,663/month

Total Views 6
2 Beds
2 Baths
2,055 Sq Ft
$535 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Views of a Sound
  • Gated Community
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Fitness Center
  • Clubhouse
  • 3-minute walk to Rust Park

About This Home

Gorgeous panoramic views overlooking Commencement Bay & beautiful Mt. Rainier! This well-appointed inside corner unit at the coveted Commencement Community offers rich hardwood floors, granite countertops, stunning cabinetry, gas cooktop stove, & floor to ceiling windows to enjoy the perfect view! Luxurious primary suite w/ large walk-in closet, 5-piece ensuite bath w/ soaking tub, double-sided fireplace & separate entrance to balcony. The Jr. suite is adjoined to 2nd full bath w/ 2 separate closets, large den has sliding barn door entrance & electric fireplace. Community fitness center, clubhouse, large patio w/ BBQ, game room/library, 2 garage parking spaces, & storage. Close to Pt. Defiance Park, shops, restaurants & Ruston Way Trail!

Listing Agent

Jill Moss

John L. Scott R.E.Tacoma North License #117341 Listed on: 06/26/2025

John L. Scott R.E.Tacoma North

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2398362

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,846

Year Built

  • Built in 2009

Lot Details

  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $822 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Common or Shared Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Views of a Sound
  • Bay
  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 2,055 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Blinds

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • 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

Schools

  • Point Defiance Elementary School
  • Truman Middle School
  • Silas High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 9009310471

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, concierge, gas, lawn service, road maintenance, sewer, trash, water
  • 62 Units
  • Colleen Russell Association
  • Secondary HOA Phone (253) 273-5738
  • The Commencement Condos
  • Ruston Subdivision
  • Park Phone (206) 641-9631 | Manager Emerald Management
  • Property is near a preserve or public land
  • 6-Story Property

Amenities

  • Community Garden
  • Clubhouse
  • Game Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Fitness Center

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,846

Year Built

Built in 2009

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$822 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: Active
  • Prev Status: Active
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Building Name: The Commencement
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2055
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DwellingType: Attached
  • NumberOfAccessStairs: 0
  • RemodeledUpdated: true
  • UnitFeatures: Balcony/Deck/Patio,Insulated Windows,Jetted/Soaking Tub,Primary Bath,Sprinkler System,Walk-in Closet
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: false
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • 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: Electric, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, Cooking-Electric, Cooking-Gas, Dryer-Electric, Fireplace, Ice Maker, Washer, Water Heater
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 6
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 2
  • FireplacesMain: 2
  • 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: 5
  • StorageNo: 37
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • StorageLocation: Garage
  • WindowCoverings: Blinds
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 2
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Flat
  • View: Bay, Mountain(s), Sound, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Adjacent to Public Land, Corner Lot, Curbs, Dead End Street, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Concrete, Cement Plank
  • Exterior Features: Cement/Concrete, Cement Planked
  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • ConstructionMethods: Steel & Concrete
  • ViewFrom: Unit

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Common Garage, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • ParkingSpaceNumbers: 61 & 7

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Security: Security Gate, Security System
  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • ApplianceHookups: Cooking-Electric,Cooking-Gas,Dryer-Electric,Ice Maker,Washer
  • PowerCompany: Tacoma Power
  • SewerCompany: Included in HOA
  • WaterCompany: Included in HOA
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Utility room
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric
  • CableConnected: Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Cable TV, Club House, Elevator, Exercise Room, Fire Sprinklers, Game/Rec Rm, Garden Space, Gated, High Speed Internet, Outside Entry
  • Park Manager Name: Emerald Management
  • Park Manager Phone: 206-641-9631
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 822.33
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Phone: 253-273-5738
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Subject to Restrictions
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • AssociationContactName: Colleen Russell
  • CoOp: false
  • CommonPropertyFeatures: Cable TV,Clubhouse,Elevator,Exercise Room,Fire Sprinklers,Game/Rec Rm,Garden Space,Gated Entry,High Speed Int Avail,Outside Entry,Security Gate

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Concierge, Gas, Lawn Service, Road Maintenance, Sewer, Trash, Water
  • NWM_OtherDuesOrFeesYN: false

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Tacoma
  • High School: Silas High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Truman

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 9009310471
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0193
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 840
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Public Records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Public Records

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Insulated Windows
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8846

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 62
  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas
  • UnitsInBuildingTotal: 62

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Point Defiance

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $8,846 $992,600 $76,700 $915,900
2023 $8,846 $945,300 $76,700 $868,600
2022 $8,157 $945,300 $76,700 $868,600
2021 $8,936 $822,000 $63,900 $758,100
2019 $8,113 $838,200 $60,600 $777,600
2018 $8,790 $783,400 $50,500 $732,900
2017 $7,440 $681,200 $42,100 $639,100
2016 $5,994 $405,500 $42,100 $363,400
2014 -- $405,500 $42,100 $363,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/26/2025 06/26/25 For Sale $1,100,000 +43.8% $535 / Sq Ft
02/26/2016 02/26/16 Sold $765,000 0.0% $372 / Sq Ft
01/19/2016 01/19/16 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2015 05/20/15 For Sale $765,000 -- $372 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Divorce Dissolution Of Marriage Transfer -- None Available
Special Warranty Deed $764,719 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $500,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2398362

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 900931-0471