5523 53rd St W University Place, WA 98467
Estimated payment $5,624/month
Highlights
- 250 Feet of Waterfront
- Home fronts a creek
- 1 Acre Lot
- Barn
- RV Access or Parking
- Fruit Trees
About This Home
Discover a rare opportunity in the heart of University Place—a peaceful rural retreat with over 250 feet of creek frontage. Relax on the expansive deck as you enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Inside, the cozy country kitchen offers lovely views, opening to a spacious living room with brick fireplace and a warm family room with a wood-burning stove. All bedrooms are generously sized with ample storage. A two-car garage includes a large attic, while a sizable barn across the creek offers space for hobbies—or even a horse or two. Enjoy your personal orchard, fruit trees, and multiple garden areas. A one-of-a-kind property with easy access to shopping, transportation and entertainment. Rural, peaceful and beautiful.
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
MLS#: 2413179
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,339
Year Built
- Built in 1944
Lot Details
- 1 Acre Lot
- Home fronts a creek
- 250 Feet of Waterfront
- Open Space
- Street terminates at a dead end
- West Facing Home
- Brush Vegetation
- Secluded Lot
- Level Lot
- Fruit Trees
- Wooded Lot
- Garden
- Property is in good condition
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Driveway
- Off-Street Parking
- RV Access or Parking
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Block Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,049 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- 2 Fireplaces
- Wood Burning Stove
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Territorial Views
- Storm Windows
- Washer
Kitchen
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Engineered Wood
- Carpet
- Vinyl Plank
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Outbuilding
Farming
- Barn
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heat Pump System
- Well
- Water Heater
- Septic Tank
- High Speed Internet
- High Tech Cabling
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- University Place Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Down Payment Assistance Available
- Visit Down Payment Resource Website
- Assessor Parcel Number 0220231127
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $8,462 | $763,500 | $396,700 | $366,800 |
| 2024 | $8,462 | $701,700 | $364,300 | $337,400 |
| 2023 | $8,462 | $703,300 | $399,900 | $303,400 |
| 2022 | $7,418 | $724,800 | $411,200 | $313,600 |
| 2021 | $7,243 | $526,200 | $274,100 | $252,100 |
| 2019 | $6,772 | $481,200 | $246,600 | $234,600 |
| 2018 | -- | $275,700 | $275,700 | $0 |
| 2017 | -- | $220,000 | $220,000 | $0 |
| 2016 | -- | $158,200 | $158,200 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $150,700 | $150,700 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $150,700 | $150,700 | $0 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2025 08/28/25 | Price Changed | $925,000 | -2.6% | $451 / Sq Ft |
| 07/28/2025 07/28/25 | For Sale | $950,000 | +463.0% | $464 / Sq Ft |
| 04/19/2019 04/19/19 | Sold | $168,750 | -91.3% | $81 / Sq Ft |
| 07/30/2017 07/30/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/16/2016 08/16/16 | For Sale | $1,950,000 | -- | $935 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Listed On Document |
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
MLS Number: 2413179
APN: 022023-1127
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