Listed by Windermere Prof Partners, Bought with John L. Scott R.E.Tacoma North
$1,098,000
SOLD JAN 24, 2025

7517 53rd Street Ct W University Place, WA 98467

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,390 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$324 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Evergreen Primary School Rated A
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Storm Windows

About This Home

As of January 2025

Nestled in the gated Berkshire community in University Place, this home offers privacy, fantastic curb appeal, and modern updates. Enjoy 9 ft ceilings, a spacious entertaining kitchen, two gas fireplaces, and a wine bar. The huge primary suite features an updated bath and vaulted ceilings, while the bonus room provides flexible space. Relax on the covered front and side porches or the new deck overlooking fresh landscaping. Additional highlights include a two-car garage with shop space, new exterior and interior paint, new ductless mini-splits and new carpet. A must-see retreat combining charm and functionality!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alex Munoz

Windermere Prof Partners License #109120 Listed on: 12/03/2024

Windermere Prof Partners

Last Buyer's Agent

Tomio Blakey

John L. Scott R.E.Tacoma North License #104805

John L. Scott R.E.Tacoma North

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2313488

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,237

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $130 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Shake Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,390 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • The Berkshire Community Association
  • Secondary HOA Phone (805) 444-7748
  • Berkshire Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4001090640

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,237

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$130 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 3390
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 101

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(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, Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile, Double Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Hardwood, Laminate, Security System, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Living Area: 3390
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 3390
  • 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),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • FireplacesUpper: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 2
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Cedar Shake
  • Lot Features: Curbs, Sidewalk
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • 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: Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Partially Fenced, Security Gate, Security System
  • Cooling: Ductless HP-Mini Split
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless HP-Mini Split, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: CCRs
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 130
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Phone: 805-444-7748
  • Association: Yes
  • AssociationContactName: The Berkshire Community

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: University Place
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4001090640
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2789
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12151
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,Gated Entry,High Speed Internet,Patio,Sprinkler System
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10237

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2024
Closed on
Jan 23, 2025
Sold by
Jennings Brian
Bought by
Pamer Nathan and Pamer Alexa
Seller's Agent
Alex Munoz
Windermere Prof Partners
Buyer's Agent
Tomio Blakey
John L. Scott R.E.Tacoma North
List Price
$1,125,000
Sold Price
$1,098,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,000
-2.4%
Views
32
Current Estimated Value
$1,089,266

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$8,734
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.78%
Original Mortgage
$1,055,452
Outstanding Balance
$1,050,721
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$28,869

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 30, 2022
Closed on
Jul 26, 2022
Sold by
Stewart and Jenny
Bought by
Jennings Brian
Seller's Agent
Kristin Niebergall
Engel & Voelkers Chambers Bay
Buyer's Agent
Alex Munoz
Windermere Prof Partners
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,012,000
Premium/Discount to List
$17,000
1.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.36%
Original Mortgage
$809,600
Interest Rate
5.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2011
Sold by
Aurora Loan Services Llc
Bought by
Stewart Aaron and Stewart Jenny

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$357,050
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2011
Sold by
Thysens Ross and Thysens Deann
Bought by
Aurora Loan Services Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2005
Sold by
Phillips James G
Bought by
Thysens Ross and Thysens Deann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2001
Sold by
Jones Christine Brown
Bought by
Phillips James G and Phillips Sandra E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
6.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 1997
Sold by
Jones Doug E
Bought by
Jones Christine Brown

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,750
Interest Rate
7.25%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,098,000 Cw Title
Warranty Deed -- Stewart Title
Special Warranty Deed $370,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Trustee Deed $483,843 1St American
Warranty Deed $550,000 Rtc
Warranty Deed $465,359 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $378,977 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,055,452 FHA
Previous Owner $809,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $809,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $501,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $203,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $77,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $38,750 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $365,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $357,050 FHA
Previous Owner $197,600 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $121,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $112,712 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $440,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $110,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $80,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $320,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $225,750 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/24/2025 01/24/25 Sold $1,098,000 -2.4% $324 / Sq Ft
12/23/2024 12/23/24 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2024 12/03/24 For Sale $1,125,000 +11.2% $332 / Sq Ft
08/05/2022 08/05/22 Sold $1,012,000 +1.7% $299 / Sq Ft
07/05/2022 07/05/22 Pending -- -- --
06/30/2022 06/30/22 For Sale $995,000 -- $294 / 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 $10,237 $962,300 $324,800 $637,500
2024 $10,237 $941,000 $319,600 $621,400
2023 $10,237 $872,700 $349,800 $522,900
2022 $9,482 $890,000 $349,800 $540,200
2021 $9,141 $668,400 $236,800 $431,600
2019 $7,258 $609,000 $200,400 $408,600
2018 $8,167 $569,100 $184,200 $384,900
2017 $7,565 $529,300 $161,600 $367,700
2016 $7,562 $434,700 $115,300 $319,400
2014 $6,864 $443,200 $115,300 $327,900
2013 $6,864 $398,300 $103,400 $294,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2313488

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 400109-0640