NOT LISTED FOR SALE

521 Alameda Ave Fircrest, WA 98466

Fircrest Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $482,431 - $544,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,153 Sq Ft
$446/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 21, 2016

Last sale price $243,000 $211 Per Sq Ft

Est. 111% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,200/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Territorial View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attached Garage
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Patio

About This Home

As of October 2016

Welcome home to this adorable home in the heart of Fircrest. Features include hardwood floors, fireplace in living room / dining area, kitchen with kitchen nook, full bath, and 3 bedrooms. Laundry is located in the garage. Private yard and patio to enjoy summer BBQ's. New paint & carpet. Newer vinyl windows & gutters. Located across from the Fircrest golf course.

Last Listed By

Cheryl Wilkerson

Windermere Prof Partners License #3603 Listed on: 08/05/2016

Windermere Prof Partners

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1007992

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,048

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • Open Space
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Territorial Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Community Details

  • Fircrest Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7160202970

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,048

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1153
  • Square Footage Finished: 1153

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Total Covered Parking: 1

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: TPU
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: TPU
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Fircrest

Schools

  • Elementary School: Whittier
  • Middle School: Hunt
  • High School: Foss
  • School District: TAC

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Curbs, Open Space, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5500
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Garden Space, Level
  • Parcel Number: 7160202970
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Garden Space, Level

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 2319

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2020
Sold by
Hughey Brandon D
Bought by
Hughey Brandon and Hughey Grace
Total Days on Market
34
Current Estimated Value
$513,858

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$224,500
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 5, 2016
Closed on
Oct 19, 2016
Sold by
Glaser Michael S
Bought by
Hughey Brandon D
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Wilkerson
Windermere Prof Partners
Buyer's Agent
Jim Berry
Uniland Investment, Inc.
List Price
$249,000
Sold Price
$243,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-2.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.96%
Original Mortgage
$230,850
Interest Rate
3.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

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
Hughey Brandon -- Stewart Title
Hughey Brandon D $242,719 F A T C O
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hughey Brandon $440,913
Closed Hughey Brandon $224,500
Closed Hughey Brandon D $230,850
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/21/2016 10/21/16 Sold $243,000 -2.4% $211 / Sq Ft
09/10/2016 09/10/16 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2016 08/06/16 For Sale $249,000 -- $216 / 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 $4,048 $428,500 $252,500 $176,000
2023 $4,048 $424,100 $247,500 $176,600
2022 $3,739 $426,300 $254,500 $171,800
2021 $3,538 $304,300 $170,400 $133,900
2019 $2,708 $277,500 $145,900 $131,600
2018 $2,953 $251,200 $125,100 $126,100
2017 $2,676 $222,000 $101,500 $120,500
2016 $222 $174,500 $73,800 $100,700
2014 $240 $167,700 $70,800 $96,900
2013 $240 $149,200 $63,700 $85,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cheryl Wilkerson

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Cheryl Wilkerson

    Windermere Professional Partners

    (253) 380-9129

    3 in this area

    65 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Jim Berry

    Uniland Investment, Inc.

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1007992

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 716020-2970

Washington Pierce County Fircrest 98466 Fircrest

521 Alameda Ave, Fircrest, WA

Homes for Sale in Fircrest, WA

This home is located at 521 Alameda Ave, Fircrest, WA 98466 since 05 August 2016 and is currently estimated at $513,858, approximately $445 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 521 Alameda 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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