Listed by Redfin
$989,950
OPEN SAT 2PM - 4PM

5528 78th Avenue Ct W University Place, WA 98467

Estimated payment $6,112/month

Total Views 328
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,460 Sq Ft
$286 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Fruit Trees
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Evergreen Primary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

Discover timeless charm in this 4-bed, 2.5-bath University Place home on a .20-acre lot. The large open floorplan home boasts soaring, vaulted & oak beamed ceilings in the family room w/ floor to ceiling brick fp. Large kitchen w/ granite countertops & island, including a spacious breakfast nook w/ built in seating. Expansive formal living room w/ gas fp, formal dining room & office on the main. Upstairs find 3 generous bedrooms w/ built in desks, full bath w/double sinks & an oversized primary w/ gas fp & 5 pc bath including a jetted tub & walk in closet! Step outside to a beautifully landscaped, fenced backyard with a patio—perfect for play & entertaining. Ideally located just minutes from Drum Intermediate & top UP schools!

Last Listed By

Darlene Heseltine

Redfin License #134498 Listed on: 05/29/2025

Redfin

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2380963

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,303

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 8,936 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is in average condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Tile Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,460 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Chambers Elementary School
  • Drum Intermed Middle School
  • Curtis Snr High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • University Place Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,303

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Prev Status: Active
  • Building Name: University Woods Ph I
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 3460
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2380963?w=Consumer&agent=119451
  • Special Features: 4097
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Built-In Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile, Dining Room, Fireplace, Fireplace (Primary Bedroom), French Doors, Jetted Tub, Skylight(s), Walk-In Pantry, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 3460
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • FireplacesMain: 2
  • SquareFootageFinished: 3460
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 2
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 4
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • FireplacesUpper: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Brick, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Average
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fully Fenced
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Tacoma Public Utilities
  • WaterCompany: Tacoma Public Utilities
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Garage
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: University Place
  • High School: Curtis Snr High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Drum Intermed

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 9180810081
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2051
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8936
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Fenced-Fully,Patio
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist - Buyer to Verify
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist - Buyer to Verify

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10303

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Chambers Elem

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $9,792 $927,100 $277,400 $649,700
2023 $9,792 $833,800 $270,100 $563,700
2022 $9,148 $858,600 $270,100 $588,500
2021 $9,001 $657,900 $182,900 $475,000
2019 $7,143 $604,100 $154,700 $449,400
2018 $8,427 $559,800 $143,500 $416,300
2017 $7,814 $546,600 $125,800 $420,800
2016 $7,610 $455,200 $89,800 $365,400
2014 $6,966 $446,100 $89,800 $356,300
2013 $6,966 $397,600 $80,600 $317,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $989,950 -- $286 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $574,719 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $434,927 New Conventional
Closed $434,927 New Conventional
Closed $460,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 VA
Previous Owner $76,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2380963

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 918081-0081