NOT LISTED FOR SALE

616 S 78th St Tacoma, WA 98408

South End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $370,000 - $393,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
850 Sq Ft
$450/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 13, 2023

Last sale price $363,000 $427 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,420/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • 1-Story Property
  • Corner Lot
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of September 2023

Welcome home to this nicely updated single level home in Tacoma. Perfectly situated on a private corner lot. This home offers flawless refinished original hardwood floors throughout. Freshly painted. Beautiful architecture with coved living room ceiling and Archway. The open kitchen features butcher block countertops, new SS appliances, and plenty of cabinet space. Updated bathroom with tile flooring. The home is surrounded by mature landscaping and offers a 1 car garage and additional storage. Updated windows throughout. New roof. This home is turnkey and ready to go.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Queen

Redfin License #113054 Listed on: 08/18/2023

Redfin

Last Buyer's Agent

Joseph Woods

BHGRE - Northwest Home Team License #23005395

BHGRE - Northwest Home Team

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2150199

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,206

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 5,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 850 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Tacoma Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,206

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 850
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2150199?w=Consumer&agent=95792
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 633

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood
  • Living Area: 850
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 850
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Alley, Corner Lot
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: City of Tacoma
  • SewerCompany: City of Tacoma
  • WaterCompany: City of Tacoma

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: 9720000130
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1205
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5250
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Fenced-Partially
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist - Buyer to verify
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist - Buyer to verify

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3206

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 18, 2023
Closed on
Sep 9, 2023
Sold by
Schnitger Cheryl
Bought by
Schnitger Stefano
Seller's Agent
Mark Queen
Redfin
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Woods
BHGRE - Northwest Home Team
List Price
$349,950
Sold Price
$363,000
Premium/Discount to List
$13,050
3.73%
Total Days on Market
6
Views
10
Current Estimated Value
$382,170

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,170
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.04%
Original Mortgage
$176,250
Outstanding Balance
$173,301
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$208,869

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 18, 2023
Closed on
Sep 8, 2023
Sold by
78Th Street House Llc
Bought by
Schnitger Stefano
Seller's Agent
Mark Queen
Redfin
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Woods
BHGRE - Northwest Home Team
List Price
$349,950
Sold Price
$363,000
Premium/Discount to List
$13,050
3.73%
Views
10

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$176,250
Outstanding Balance
$173,301
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$208,869

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2009
Sold by
Heutmaker Joseph and Heutmaker Linda
Bought by
The 78Th Street House Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2006
Sold by
Gower Mildred L
Bought by
Heutmaker Joseph and Heutmaker Linda
Source: Public Records

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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
Schnitger Stefano -- Stewart Title
Schnitger Stefano $363,000 Stewart Title
The 78Th Street House Llc -- None Available
Heutmaker Joseph $126,500 Rainier Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schnitger Stefano $176,250
Previous Owner Heutmaker Joseph $140,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/13/2023 09/13/23 Sold $363,000 +3.7% $427 / Sq Ft
08/24/2023 08/24/23 Pending -- -- --
08/18/2023 08/18/23 For Sale $349,950 -- $412 / 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
2024 $3,283 $314,200 $177,200 $137,000
2023 $3,283 $294,500 $168,700 $125,800
2022 $2,984 $308,300 $157,000 $151,300
2021 $2,736 $217,300 $100,000 $117,300
2019 $2,232 $193,500 $82,600 $110,900
2018 $2,313 $171,400 $66,900 $104,500
2017 $2,049 $146,200 $53,300 $92,900
2016 $1,792 $110,600 $39,800 $70,800
2014 $773 $102,900 $37,600 $65,300
2013 $773 $89,900 $33,100 $56,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Mark Queen

    Redfin

    (253) 651-5181

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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Joseph Woods

    BHGRE - Northwest Home Team

    (360) 529-0992

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2150199

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 972000-0130

Washington Pierce County Tacoma 98408 South End

616 S 78th St, Tacoma, WA

This home is located at 616 S 78th St, Tacoma, WA 98408 since 18 August 2023 and is currently estimated at $382,170, approximately $449 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 616 S 78th St is a home located in Pierce County with nearby schools including Fern Hill Elementary School, Baker Middle School, and Mount Tahoma High School.

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