Listed by Redfin, Bought with Redfin
$925,750
SOLD JUL 7, 2025

5528 78th Avenue Ct W University Place, WA 98467

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,460 Sq Ft
8,936 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$268 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fruit Trees
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • <<bathWSpaHydroMassageTubToken>>
  • Evergreen Primary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2025

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 Agent to Sell the Property

Darlene Heseltine

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

Redfin

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Richards

Redfin License #112837

Redfin

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2380963

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

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
  • <<bathWSpaHydroMassageTubToken>>

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: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • 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: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 19

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
  • 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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2017
Sold by
Jensen Roland H and Jensen Mary Ann
Bought by
Hartman Sarah Ioannides and Hartman Scott

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$460,000
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2014
Sold by
Jensen Ronald H and Jensen Mary Ann
Bought by
Jensen Roland H and Jensen Mary Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
VA
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 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

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Sold $925,750 -6.5% $268 / Sq Ft
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $989,950 -- $286 / 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 $9,792 $943,300 $281,900 $661,400
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

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2380963

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 918081-0081