NOT LISTED FOR SALE

729 Taft St Port Townsend, WA 98368

Estimated Value: $993,000 - $1,416,949

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,577 Sq Ft
$818/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 05, 2017

Last sale price $727,000 $461 Per Sq Ft

Est. 78% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,017/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Attached Garage
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace
  • High Speed Internet

About This Home

As of May 2017

Stunning forever views of the Strait, Cascade & Olympic Mountains and Port Townsend Bay - all with a Morgan Hill address & ready for the next generation redo. Large open interior spaces. Lower level mostly unfinished w/very modest bdrm & 3/4 ba. Roof @ 3 1/2 yrs. Retro Kitchen opens to Family/Dining/Living Rooms. 1 Car Garage. Great walking location to all PT fun - City activities, restaurants, farmer markets, beaches & boating. Separate tax parcel # issued at closing (house is on Lot 5).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paula Clark

RE/MAX FIRST Inc Port Townsend License #2764 Listed on: 04/07/2017

RE/MAX FIRST Inc Port Townsend

Co-Listed By

Christine Cray

RE/MAX FIRST Inc Port Townsend License #88214

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Sandoval

Windermere R.E. Port Townsend License #43646

Windermere R.E. Port Townsend

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1101358

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,263

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 4,792

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Strait Views
  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Additional Features

  • Sloped Lot
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • Morgan Hill Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,263

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story W/Bsmnt.
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room
  • Floor Covering: Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Lower: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Basement: Daylight, Partially Finished
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Family Room: Main
  • Kitchen: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1577
  • Square Footage Finished: 1577

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Ribbon
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, City, Mountain, Strait

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Total Covered Parking: 1

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Baseboard
  • Power Company: JPUD1
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: City of Port Townsend
  • Water Company: City of Port Townsend
  • Water Heater: Basement-Electric
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Morgan Hill
  • Project: Al Pettygrove Addition

Schools

  • Elementary School: Grant Street Elem
  • Middle School: Blue Heron Mid
  • High School: Port Townsend High
  • School District: PTT

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 5
  • Lot Details: Paved Street
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 100
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5000
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Partial Slope
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Partial Slope

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 4568

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2017
Closed on
Apr 28, 2017
Sold by
Bartle Penny Jo
Bought by
Knickerbocker Heidi Jo
Seller's Agent
Paula Clark
RE/MAX FIRST Inc Port Townsend
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Sandoval
Windermere R.E. Port Townsend
List Price
$435,000
Sold Price
$727,000
Premium/Discount to List
$292,000
67.13%
Current Estimated Value
$1,290,487

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$563,487
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
Knickerbocker Heidi Jo $727,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/05/2017 05/05/17 Sold $727,000 +67.1% $461 / Sq Ft
04/09/2017 04/09/17 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2017 04/07/17 For Sale $435,000 -- $276 / 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
2023 $10,263 $1,144,278 $420,000 $724,278
2022 $8,833 $1,058,922 $395,000 $663,922
2021 $8,151 $911,368 $356,250 $555,118
2020 $7,673 $811,192 $313,500 $497,692
2019 $3,914 $744,408 $285,000 $459,408
2018 $6,048 $411,951 $277,500 $134,451
2017 $4,568 $556,741 $264,000 $292,741
2016 $4,190 $449,042 $264,000 $185,042
2015 $3,872 $428,482 $264,000 $164,482
2014 -- $392,775 $242,000 $150,775
2013 -- $357,070 $220,000 $137,070
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Paula Clark

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Paula Clark

    RE/MAX

    (360) 302-0144

    52 Total Sales

    Paula Clark
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  • Christine Cray

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Christine Cray

    RE/MAX

    (360) 301-4213

    60 Total Sales

    Christine Cray
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  • Michelle Sandoval

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Michelle Sandoval

    Sally Bowman Real Estate

    (360) 981-6562

    174 Total Sales

    Michelle Sandoval
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1101358

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 984600303

Washington Jefferson County Port Townsend 98368

729 Taft St, Port Townsend, WA

This home is located at 729 Taft St, Port Townsend, WA 98368 since 07 April 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,290,487, approximately $818 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 729 Taft St is a home located in Jefferson County with nearby schools including Grant Street Elementary School, Blue Heron Middle School, and Port Townsend High School.

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