Listed by Portico Real Estate, Bought with Better Properties Real Estate
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

859 S 78th St Tacoma, WA 98408

South End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $430,000 - $480,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,584 Sq Ft
$286/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 27, 2019

Last sale price $264,000 $167 Per Sq Ft

Est. 72% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,748/month

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2019

Awesome Potential! Tons of Storage! Huge 4br 2.5 bath, giant master bedroom with its own full bath! 30 Rose Bushes. Updated electrical, plumbing, new roof etc. Its a nice big functional house to live in while adding your own cosmetic updates. Both streets end a block away, very quiet neighborhood. Tons of storage under house plus above bonus room. 4th br has separate entrance and a half bath (turn it into a shop? studio? add a kitchen?)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel Sanchez

Portico Real Estate License #26649 Listed on: 01/17/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrew Gustafson

Better Properties Real Estate

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1402282

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,098

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 5,663

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Vinyl Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Community Details

  • Fern Hill Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7330000170

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,098

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Floor Covering: Vinyl
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 4.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 3
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.50
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Kitchen: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1584
  • Square Footage Finished: 1584
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 1584

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Baseboard, Forced Air
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Heater: utility room-electric
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Fern Hill

Schools

  • School District: TAC

Lot Info

  • Lot Sq Ft: 5460
  • Parcel Number: 7330000170

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 2844

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2021
Sold by
Ingraham Bevon and Ingraham Therese
Bought by
Btlbli Llc
Current Estimated Value
$453,319

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2019
Closed on
Mar 18, 2019
Sold by
Milo & Lily Enterprises Llc
Bought by
Ingraham Bevon A and Ingraham Theresa K
Seller's Agent
Daniel Sanchez
Portico Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Gustafson
Better Properties Real Estate
List Price
$269,000
Sold Price
$264,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.58%
Original Mortgage
$250,800
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2017
Closed on
Oct 15, 2018
Sold by
Thompson Timothy C and Thompson Angela
Bought by
Milo & Lily Enterprises Llc
Seller's Agent
David Giampietri
Realty One Group Eclipse
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Sanchez
Portico Real Estate
List Price
$180,000
Sold Price
$180,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
138.80%
Original Mortgage
$156,060
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2004
Sold by
Ford Lawrence H
Bought by
Thompson Timothy and Thompson Angela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$161,500
Interest Rate
8.3%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Btlbli Llc -- None Available
Ingraham Bevon A $264,000 Ticor Title
Milo & Lily Enterprises Llc $179,719 Wfg National Title
Thompson Timothy $190,000 Lawyers Title Agency Of Sout
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ingraham Bevon A $250,800
Previous Owner Milo & Lily Enterprises Llc $156,060
Previous Owner Thompson Timothy $161,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/27/2019 03/27/19 Sold $264,000 -1.9% $167 / Sq Ft
02/27/2019 02/27/19 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2019 01/17/19 For Sale $269,000 +49.4% $170 / Sq Ft
10/17/2018 10/17/18 Sold $180,000 0.0% $114 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/08/2018 08/08/18 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2018 08/03/18 For Sale $180,000 0.0% $114 / Sq Ft
01/30/2018 01/30/18 Pending -- -- --
01/05/2018 01/05/18 For Sale $180,000 0.0% $114 / Sq Ft
12/20/2017 12/20/17 Pending -- -- --
12/15/2017 12/15/17 Price Changed $180,000 0.0% $114 / Sq Ft
12/15/2017 12/15/17 For Sale $180,000 +9.1% $114 / Sq Ft
11/27/2017 11/27/17 Pending -- -- --
11/27/2017 11/27/17 Price Changed $165,000 -17.5% $104 / Sq Ft
11/09/2017 11/09/17 For Sale $200,000 0.0% $126 / Sq Ft
11/03/2017 11/03/17 Price Changed $200,000 +25.0% $126 / Sq Ft
09/28/2017 09/28/17 Pending -- -- --
09/28/2017 09/28/17 Price Changed $160,000 -8.6% $101 / Sq Ft
09/13/2017 09/13/17 Price Changed $175,000 -5.4% $110 / Sq Ft
09/02/2017 09/02/17 Price Changed $185,000 -7.0% $117 / Sq Ft
08/25/2017 08/25/17 For Sale $199,000 -- $126 / 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 $4,098 $406,400 $197,300 $209,100
2024 $4,098 $401,400 $190,500 $210,900
2023 $4,098 $367,900 $178,600 $189,300
2022 $3,887 $403,900 $175,200 $228,700
2021 $3,558 $282,900 $101,800 $181,100
2019 $2,999 $256,300 $85,100 $171,200
2018 $3,267 $230,600 $70,900 $159,700
2017 $2,844 $206,700 $56,700 $150,000
2016 $2,474 $157,000 $42,500 $114,500
2014 $2,258 $142,200 $38,000 $104,200
2013 $2,258 $130,600 $35,700 $94,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Daniel Sanchez

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Daniel Sanchez

    Portico Real Estate

    (206) 499-9025

    10 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Daniel Sanchez
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Andrew Gustafson

    Better Properties Real Estate

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    David Giampietri

    Realty One Group Eclipse

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  • Debra Teal

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Debra Teal

    RE/MAX Exclusive

    (425) 343-7581

    1 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Debra Teal
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1402282

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 733000-0170

Washington Pierce County Tacoma 98408 South End

859 S 78th St, Tacoma, WA

This home is located at 859 S 78th St, Tacoma, WA 98408 since 17 January 2019 and is currently estimated at $453,319, approximately $286 per square foot. This property was built in 1968. 859 S 78th St is a home located in Pierce County with nearby schools including Birney Elementary School, Baker Middle School, and Mount Tahoma High School.

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