Listed by Morrison House Sotheby's Intl, Bought with John L Scott RE West Seattle
$925,000
SOLD FEB 21, 2025

5234 78th Avenue Ct W University Place, WA 98467

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,633 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$351 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Evergreen Primary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

About This Home

As of February 2025

Experience exclusivity in the prestigious Berkshire neighborhood of University Place, renowned for its top-rated schools. This thoughtfully designed home features a main-level primary room with an en-suite, perfect for serene relaxation. The kitchen and family room are ideal for hosting and gathering, while the formal living room provides a serene space with a dual gas fireplace shared by a dedicated office adding versatility for work or quiet moments. Upstairs, find two charming bedrooms, including one bonus flex room with a private walk-out Juliet balcony for quiet mornings or stargazing: a spacious three-car garage and gated access complete this exceptional property. Schedule your tour today—this rare opportunity won’t last!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brianna Cooper

Morrison House Sotheby's Intl License #20123175 Listed on: 01/30/2025

Morrison House Sotheby's Intl

Last Buyer's Agent

Kari Scott

John L Scott RE West Seattle License #24618

John L Scott RE West Seattle

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2327673

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,426

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Gated Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $136 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Shake Roof
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 2,633 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • Water Heater
  • High Tech Cabling
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Westbrooke II HOA John Wascher Association
  • Secondary HOA Phone (805) 444-7748
  • Berkshire Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Recreation

  • Park

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,426

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$136 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Double Oven,Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2633
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • SOCComments: Thank you for showing
  • DetachedDwellingSqFtFinished: 0
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2327673?w=Consumer&agent=132422
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Dryer(s), Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Built-In Vacuum, Ceramic Tile, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood, High Tech Cabling, Jetted Tub, Security System, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wall to Wall Carpet, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 2633
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 3
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2633
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 2
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Double Oven,Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Cedar Shake
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: 90%+ High Efficiency
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Tacoma Public Utilities
  • SewerCompany: Pierce County Public Works
  • WaterCompany: Tacoma Public Utilities
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Garage
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: CCRs, Gated, Park
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 1630
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Phone: 805-444-7748
  • Association: Yes
  • AssociationContactName: Westbrooke II HOA John Wascher

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: University Place
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4001240480
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2857
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12446
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Fenced-Fully,Gated Entry,Patio,Sprinkler System
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9426

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2025
Closed on
Feb 18, 2025
Sold by
Lilley Christopher J and Lilley Pamela L
Bought by
Lass John P and Lass Lynn Y
Seller's Agent
Brianna Cooper
Morrison House Sotheby's Intl
Buyer's Agent
Kari Scott
John L Scott RE West Seattle
List Price
$925,000
Sold Price
$925,000
Views
11
Current Estimated Value
$938,829

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,829
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.50%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2006
Sold by
Nokleby Scott L and Nokleby Julie T
Bought by
Lilley Christopher J and Lilley Pamela L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$58,905
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2000
Sold by
Reeder Brian P
Bought by
Nokleby Scott L and Nokleby Julie T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$302,400
Interest Rate
8.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 1996
Sold by
Bjorn G Olson Building Inc
Bought by
Reeder Brian P and Reeder Lori Ann
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $925,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $595,000 Rainier Title
Warranty Deed $439,764 --
Warranty Deed $80,856 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $0 Unknown
Previous Owner $392,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $416,723 New Conventional
Previous Owner $454,070 New Conventional
Previous Owner $58,905 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $476,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $48,910 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $302,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Sold $925,000 0.0% $351 / Sq Ft
01/31/2025 01/31/25 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2025 01/30/25 For Sale $925,000 -- $351 / 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 $9,426 $886,900 $326,500 $560,400
2024 $9,426 $865,400 $321,200 $544,200
2023 $9,426 $801,800 $352,200 $449,600
2022 $8,771 $821,600 $352,200 $469,400
2021 $8,416 $614,100 $238,400 $375,700
2019 $6,661 $553,600 $201,800 $351,800
2018 $7,473 $520,900 $185,700 $335,200
2017 $6,843 $483,100 $162,900 $320,200
2016 $6,885 $394,300 $116,200 $278,100
2014 $6,242 $402,400 $116,200 $286,200
2013 $6,242 $358,900 $104,300 $254,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2327673

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 400124-0480