Listed by RE/MAX Realty South, Bought with Keller Williams Rty Tacoma
$746,025
SOLD AUG 28, 2025

5417 53rd St W University Place, WA 98467

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,905 Sq Ft
8,112 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$392 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Territorial View
  • No HOA
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Walk-In Pantry

About This Home

As of August 2025

Gorgeous move-in-ready rambler w/ designer finishes throughout in highly desired University Place! The open great room layout features vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light & access to a covered deck for seamless indoor/outdoor living. The stylish kitchen includes quartz countertops w/ tile backsplash, SS appliances, walk-in pantry & an island w/ bar seating. The spacious primary suite hosts a beautiful ensuite bath w/ walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, a full bath & a laundry room w/ washer & dryer included complete the smart interior layout. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard, a 3-car garage, plus a heat pump (A/C) for year round comfort. No HOA! Ideally located near amenities w/ easy access to I-5 & a quick commute to JBLM.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Phillips

RE/MAX Realty South License #49267 Listed on: 06/27/2025

RE/MAX Realty South

Last Buyer's Agent

Grace Waweru Alvarado

Keller Williams Rty Tacoma License #93028

Keller Williams Rty Tacoma

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2391770

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,723

Year Built

  • Built in 2020

Lot Details

  • 8,112 Sq Ft Lot
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1,905 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • French Doors
  • Dining Room
  • Territorial Views

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • High Tech Cabling
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Sager Homes
  • University Place Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,723

Year Built

Built in 2020

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 2020
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Northwest Contemporary
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1905
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2391770?w=Consumer&agent=30386
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Security System, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1905
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1905
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Builder Name: Sager Homes
  • Construction Type: Cement Plank
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • 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: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fully Fenced, Security System
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: City of Tacoma
  • SewerCompany: Pierce County Sewer
  • WaterCompany: City of Tacoma
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Garage
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Tacoma
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 0220231130
  • Topography: Level,Partial Slope,Terraces
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1862
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8112
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Patio
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7723

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2025
Closed on
Aug 27, 2025
Sold by
Woodman Chong S and Kelley Elizabeth
Bought by
Kimani Caroline and Kimani Ruth Ngendo
Seller's Agent
Christine Phillips
RE/MAX Realty South
Buyer's Agent
Grace Waweru Alvarado
Keller Williams Rty Tacoma
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$746,025
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,975
-0.53%
Views
67

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.79%
Original Mortgage
$708,723
Outstanding Balance
$708,723
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$36,357

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2025
Closed on
Aug 26, 2025
Sold by
Nduati James Ndungu
Bought by
Kimani Caroline
Seller's Agent
Christine Phillips
RE/MAX Realty South
Buyer's Agent
Grace Waweru Alvarado
Keller Williams Rty Tacoma
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$746,025
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,975
-0.53%
Views
67

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$708,723
Outstanding Balance
$708,723
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$36,357

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2023
Sold by
Woodman Doyle V and Woodman Chong S
Bought by
Woodman Chong S

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2020
Closed on
Oct 23, 2020
Sold by
Sager Family Homes Inc
Bought by
Krick Rosalind and Krick Kevin
Seller's Agent
DeAnna Franklin
Morrison House Sotheby's Intl
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Fritzler
Skyline Properties, Inc.
List Price
$579,980
Sold Price
$559,980
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.03%
Original Mortgage
$527,231
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2019
Sold by
Ball Dora and Ball John A
Bought by
Sager Family Homes Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
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 $746,025 Wfg National Title Company Of
Quit Claim Deed -- Wfg National Title Company Of
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $554,980 Stewart Title
Warranty Deed $168,750 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $708,723 New Conventional
Previous Owner $527,231 New Conventional
Previous Owner $275,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $375,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2025 08/28/25 Sold $746,025 +1.5% $392 / Sq Ft
08/05/2025 08/05/25 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Price Changed $735,000 -2.0% $386 / Sq Ft
06/27/2025 06/27/25 For Sale $750,000 +3.4% $394 / Sq Ft
03/04/2022 03/04/22 Sold $725,000 +3.6% $381 / Sq Ft
02/06/2022 02/06/22 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2022 02/02/22 For Sale $699,950 +25.0% $367 / Sq Ft
11/05/2020 11/05/20 Sold $559,980 0.0% $265 / Sq Ft
07/17/2020 07/17/20 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2020 04/28/20 Price Changed $559,980 -3.4% $265 / Sq Ft
01/17/2020 01/17/20 For Sale $579,980 -- $274 / 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 $7,152 $684,800 $250,300 $434,500
2024 $7,152 $664,100 $243,900 $420,200
2023 $7,152 $591,200 $232,000 $359,200
2022 $6,274 $608,000 $238,500 $369,500
2021 $4,582 $327,100 $159,000 $168,100
2019 $1,533 $114,700 $114,700 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2391770

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 022023-1130