Listed by eXp Realty, Bought with eXp Realty
$490,000
SOLD AUG 29, 2025

8511 31st St W University Place, WA 98466

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,495 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$328 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Territorial View
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • University Place Primary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Bathroom on Main Level

About This Home

As of August 2025

Back on Market! Cozy single level 3 bed 2 bath home in the desirable University Place neighborhood. This property is a blank canvas waiting for someone to make it their own. Oversized back yard comes partially fenced w/ well-built detached garage & loft style storage above. Garage has attached carport that could potentially be enclosed for ADU potential? (Buyer to verify w/ City of UP). Interior of home comes w/ original hardwood floors, newer paint & room to grow. Unfinished basement can be used for storage, den or whatever your needs may be. With a little TLC this could be the perfect place to call home. Welcome Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Drew Helms

eXp Realty License #131425 Listed on: 05/15/2025

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Short

eXp Realty License #104211

eXp Realty

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2376825

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,444

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Detached Carport Space
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 1,495 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Territorial Views
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • University Place Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,444

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1495
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • SOCComments: Half
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2376825?w=Consumer&agent=115790
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Living Area: 1495
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1495
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Wood, Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House
  • ConstructionMethods: Standard Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Detached Carport, Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Partially Fenced
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 0220094026
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2893
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12600
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Fenced-Partially,High Speed Internet,Shop
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6443.58

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2025
Closed on
Aug 27, 2025
Sold by
Mwaura Rebeccah and Njubi George
Bought by
Njubi George M
Seller's Agent
Drew Helms
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Susan Short
eXp Realty
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-6.67%
Views
69

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1046.14%
Original Mortgage
$392,000
Outstanding Balance
$392,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$233,345

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2019
Closed on
Jun 5, 2019
Sold by
Raymond Richard L and Estate Of Richard P Simmons
Bought by
Malich Gracen K
Seller's Agent
Tim Gavranich
Engel & Voelkers Chambers Bay
Buyer's Agent
No Member Specified
NWMLS-NonOffice
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$250,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.39%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $490,000 Pacific Title
Warranty Deed $250,000 Puget Sound Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $392,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Sold $490,000 -6.7% $328 / Sq Ft
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2025 07/17/25 For Sale $525,000 0.0% $351 / Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Sale $525,000 +110.0% $351 / Sq Ft
06/06/2019 06/06/19 Sold $250,000 0.0% $167 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/06/2019 06/06/19 For Sale $250,000 -- $167 / 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 $6,453 $571,500 $316,700 $254,800
2024 $6,453 $555,100 $328,400 $226,700
2023 $6,453 $542,100 $299,800 $242,300
2022 $5,919 $553,300 $299,800 $253,500
2021 $5,470 $393,500 $205,300 $188,200
2019 $4,262 $357,200 $174,300 $182,900
2018 $4,621 $327,100 $146,800 $180,300
2017 $4,117 $293,400 $121,700 $171,700
2016 $986 $241,700 $92,600 $149,100
2014 $1,039 $230,300 $86,400 $143,900
2013 $1,039 $207,000 $78,500 $128,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2376825

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 022009-4026