Listed by Windermere Prof Partners, Bought with Better Properties Real Estate
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

615 N Steele St Tacoma, WA 98406

North Tacoma Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $890,000 - $996,249

8 Beds
4 Baths
3,851 Sq Ft
$245/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 11, 2019

Last sale price $660,000 $171 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,728/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Softwood Flooring
  • Stadium High School Rated A-
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of October 2019

Excellent 6th Ave location, 1 property removed. Close to Jason Lee School, hospitals, 6th Ave shops, dining, entertainment. Excellent RXC mixed use zoning allows business as well as multi-family. Updated plumbing, electrical, roof, side-sewer scoped/repaired in Aug. Long-term tenants (1 for 10 years) with under-market rents. 2 main floor units, 2 second floor. Large basement for laundry/tenant storage. 2 car garage is accessed through alley. Ticor Title. All showings after Mutual Acceptance.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carole Holmaas

Windermere Prof Partners License #4277 Listed on: 09/08/2019

Windermere Prof Partners

Last Buyer's Agent

Summer Wilborn

Better Properties Real Estate

Better Properties Real Estate

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1514008

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,680

Year Built

  • Built in 1896

Lot Details

  • 6,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 68x100
  • Property is in average condition

Home Design

  • Quadruplex
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,851 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Parking

  • 5 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Covered Spaces
  • Open Parking

Schools

  • Grant Elementary School
  • Jasonlee Middle School
  • Stadium High School

Utilities

  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Ross Addition Condos
  • North Tacoma Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7280000520

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,680

Year Built

Built in 1896

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Sub Type: Multi-Family
  • StyleCode: 54 - 4-Plex
  • Year Built: 1896
  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5%
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Building Name: Ross Addition
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 3851
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Possible Use: Business, Commercial, Multi-Family, Residential, Retail, See Remarks
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Softwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Forced Air, Fir/Softwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate Hardwood
  • Stories: 3
  • SquareFootageFinished: 0
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • Amenities: Basement,Coin Op Laundry,Storage

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Average
  • Structure Type: Quadruplex

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5
  • ParkingUncoveredSpaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • PowerCompany: city
  • SewerCompany: city
  • WaterCompany: city
  • WaterSewerGarbage: 4200

Fee Information

  • Annual Fuel Expense: 1650

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Tacoma
  • High School: Stadium
  • Middle Or Junior School: JasonLee

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 7280000520
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1561
  • Lot Size: 68x100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6800
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Gas Available
  • MLSLotSizeSource: assessor
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City
  • ZoningClass: Business,Commercial,Multi-Family,Residential,Retail,See Remarks

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • GrossRentMultiplier: 12
  • LeasedItems: None
  • TotalMonthlyIncome: 4150

Multi Family

  • Gross Scheduled Income: 49800
  • Net Operating Income: 35024
  • Number Of Units Total: 4
  • Insurance Expense: 2246
  • Leasable Area: 3851
  • UnitsInBuildingTotal: 4
  • UnitsBelowGrade: false
  • VacancyRate: 0

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6680

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Grant

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 8, 2019
Closed on
Oct 9, 2019
Sold by
Shulich Esther and Shulich Family Living Trust
Bought by
Drye Brittany E and Drye Joshua R
Seller's Agent
Carole Holmaas
Windermere Prof Partners
Buyer's Agent
Summer Wilborn
Better Properties Real Estate
List Price
$620,000
Sold Price
$660,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,000
6.45%
Current Estimated Value
$943,125

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$283,125
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.12%
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Outstanding Balance
$367,941
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$575,184

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2019
Sold by
Shulich Esther and Shulich Family Living Trust
Bought by
Shulich Esther and Shulich Family Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2009
Sold by
Hall Daniel
Bought by
Shulich Ralph M and Shulich Esther E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2006
Sold by
Berneburg Jay P and Tosch Berneburg Kim A
Bought by
Hall Daniel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$427,500
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2004
Sold by
Miller Garth
Bought by
Berneburg Jay P and Tosch Berneburg Kim A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$308,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2002
Sold by
Crow Gerald R
Bought by
Miller Garth and Miller Jody A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$273,000
Interest Rate
7.95%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2002
Sold by
Crow Gerald R
Bought by
Crow Gerald R and Crow Susan G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$239,400
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2001
Sold by
Winters Steven B
Bought by
Crow Gerald R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 1999
Sold by
Crow Gerald R
Bought by
Winters Steven B and Winters Carla J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$24,930
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 1996
Sold by
Sarnat Andrew J and Sarnat Catherine A
Bought by
Crow Gerald R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,100
Interest Rate
7.1%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Drye Brittany E $660,000 Chicago Title Company Of Wa
Shulich Esther -- None Available
Shulich Ralph M $320,000 Attorneys Title Of Washingto
Hall Daniel $475,000 First American Title Ins Co
Berneburg Jay P $385,000 Trans
Miller Garth $350,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Crow Gerald R -- Chicago Title
Crow Gerald R $39,982 Fidelity National Title
Winters Steven B $166,200 Fidelity National Title Co
Crow Gerald R $133,500 Commonwealth Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Drye Brittany E $420,000
Previous Owner Shulich Ralph M $200,000
Previous Owner Hall Daniel $427,500
Previous Owner Berneburg Jay P $308,000
Previous Owner Miller Garth $273,000
Previous Owner Crow Gerald R $239,400
Previous Owner Winters Steven B $24,930
Previous Owner Crow Gerald R $100,100
Closed Crow Gerald R $18,375
Closed Berneburg Jay P $38,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/11/2019 10/11/19 Sold $660,000 +6.5% $171 / Sq Ft
09/14/2019 09/14/19 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2019 09/08/19 For Sale $620,000 -- $161 / 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 $8,734 $861,700 $364,500 $497,200
2024 $8,734 $852,800 $342,200 $510,600
2023 $8,734 $785,300 $305,000 $480,300
2022 $7,711 $799,400 $352,100 $447,300
2021 $7,518 $598,800 $233,200 $365,600
2019 $6,679 $552,300 $193,600 $358,700
2018 $7,001 $514,400 $171,600 $342,800
2017 $6,126 $443,600 $149,800 $293,800
2016 $5,993 $357,800 $103,300 $254,500
2014 $5,071 $345,000 $96,600 $248,400
2013 $5,071 $316,300 $81,500 $234,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carole Holmaas

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Carole Holmaas

    Windermere Corporate

    (253) 549-6611

    1 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Carole Holmaas
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Summer Wilborn

    Better Properties Real Estate

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 1514008

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 728000-0520

Washington Pierce County Tacoma 98403 North Tacoma

615 N Steele St, Tacoma, WA

This home is located at 615 N Steele St, Tacoma, WA 98406 since 08 September 2019 and is currently estimated at $943,125, approximately $244 per square foot. This property was built in 1896. 615 N Steele St is a home located in Pierce County with nearby schools including Grant Elementary School, Hilltop Heritage Middle School, and Stadium High School.

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