NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5325 N Ruby St Tacoma, WA 98407

Estimated Value: $677,000 - $792,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,198 Sq Ft
$331/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 06, 2022

Last sale price $675,000 $307 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,534/month

123 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of a Sound
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Property is near public transit
  • 3-minute walk to Baltimore Park

About This Home

As of June 2022

View View View!! Highly sought after Ruston home. Amazing views of the bay, city lights and mountains! Enjoy evening sunsets from the large deck overlooking the back yard. Roomy 4 bedroom house with a full bathroom on each level. Electric car charger. New roof. Walking distance to Point Ruston with all the shops, restaurants and entertainment the community has to offer. Point Defiance just a short jaunt away. Enjoy the cozy fireplace upstairs or relax downstairs with warmth of the wood burning stove. Large yard with plenty of space to entertain and even RV parking. Don't miss out!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Latham

Latham Realty Unlimited Inc License #25265 Listed on: 12/02/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Sheila Newberry

eXp Realty License #122566

eXp Realty

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1869507

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,490

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 5,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Views of a Sound
  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 2,198 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room
  • Storm Windows
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Ruston Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Assessor Parcel Number 659520-002-0

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,490

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Refrigerator,StoveRange
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2198
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: true
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 1,247

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove/Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Forced Air, Central A/C, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 2198
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2198
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 1
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 2
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Stove/Range
  • FireplacesLower: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: City, Mountain(s), Sound
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Metal/Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Fair
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking, Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Wood
  • HeatingCoolingType: Central A/C,Forced Air
  • PowerCompany: TPU
  • SewerCompany: TPU
  • WaterCompany: TPU
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Laundry room
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Tacoma

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 659520-002-0
  • Topography: Level,PartialSlope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1263
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5500
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,Outbuildings,RV Parking
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Tax Records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Wood

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1490

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Wood

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 2, 2021
Closed on
Jun 1, 2022
Sold by
Juan Garnica
Bought by
Castillo Jennifer M and Castillo Jon Luis
Seller's Agent
Jeff Latham
Latham Realty Unlimited Inc
Buyer's Agent
Sheila Newberry
eXp Realty
List Price
$950,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$275,000
-28.95%
Current Estimated Value
$727,213

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$52,213
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.34%
Original Mortgage
$641,250
Outstanding Balance
$613,693
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$89,559

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 1998
Sold by
Park Won K and Park Yun H
Bought by
Garnica Juan and Garnica Myong H
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Castillo Jennifer M -- Nextitle
Garnica Juan -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Castillo Jennifer M $641,250
Previous Owner Garnica Juan $544,185
Previous Owner Garnica Juan $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/06/2022 06/06/22 Sold $675,000 -12.9% $307 / Sq Ft
04/04/2022 04/04/22 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2022 01/02/22 Price Changed $775,000 -16.2% $353 / Sq Ft
12/21/2021 12/21/21 Price Changed $925,000 -1.6% $421 / Sq Ft
12/17/2021 12/17/21 Price Changed $940,000 -1.1% $428 / Sq Ft
12/02/2021 12/02/21 For Sale $950,000 -- $432 / 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 $6,449 $611,700 $339,700 $272,000
2023 $6,449 $579,600 $294,600 $285,000
2022 $5,461 $568,100 $309,400 $258,700
2021 $1,460 $408,500 $197,000 $211,500
2019 $1,595 $374,000 $166,200 $207,800
2018 $1,704 $345,600 $149,900 $195,700
2017 $1,850 $302,800 $112,400 $190,400
2016 $3,751 $227,600 $84,900 $142,700
2014 $3,330 $215,800 $81,700 $134,100
2013 $3,330 $197,800 $73,200 $124,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 1869507

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 659520-0020