NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8604 45th St W University Place, WA 98466

Estimated Value: $565,000 - $687,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,554 Sq Ft
$396/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 11, 2015

Last sale price $258,000 $166 Per Sq Ft

Est. 139% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,751/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Sunset Primary School Rated A
  • Secluded Lot
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of December 2015

Immaculate 1-owner estate home with practical upgrades for a ready buyer. Lovely private setting on no-outlet street in Univ Place with walkability to Curtis HS & Chambers Bay plus Olympic Mtn views on clear days. Updated kitchen, energy efficient windows, sprinkler system, rebuilt deck & garage door replacement all done in recent years. Attentively landscaped, enveloped in privacy, and very low maintenance. This home is terrific fit for buyers seeking UP affordability in a quality neighborhood.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paula Price

Coldwell Banker Bain License #109332 Listed on: 10/23/2015

Coldwell Banker Bain

Last Buyer's Agent

Shannon Bell-Peterson

RE/MAX Honors License #89767

RE/MAX Honors

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM863088

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,824

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Territorial
  • Limited

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Composite

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Cable TV Available
  • Finished Basement

Community Details

  • University Place Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3961030220

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,824

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 14 - Split Entry
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Senior Exemption: Y
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Bath Off Master, Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room
  • Floor Covering: Laminate, Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 4.00
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Fully Finished
  • Dining Room: Upper
  • Living Room: Upper
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Upper
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1554
  • Square Footage Finished: 1554

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood Products
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain, Partial, Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Total Covered Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: Pierce Co Sewer
  • Water Company: Tacoma Pubic Utilities
  • Water Heater: Garage
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 16
  • Community Name: University Place
  • Project: Fox Glen Div 3

Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle School: Curtis Jnr High
  • High School: Curtis Snr High
  • School District: UNP

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Paved Street, Secluded
  • Lot Dimensions: 8021
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8021
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Garden Space, Level, Partial Slope, Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 3961030220
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Garden Space, Level, Partial Slope, Wooded

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3622

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2015
Closed on
Dec 8, 2015
Sold by
Estate Of Avis J Vye
Bought by
Tower Andrea L
Seller's Agent
Paula Price
Coldwell Banker Bain
Buyer's Agent
Shannon Bell-Peterson
RE/MAX Honors
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$258,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-2.64%
Total Days on Market
14
Current Estimated Value
$615,452

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$357,452
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.58%
Original Mortgage
$245,100
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Tower Andrea L $257,719 Rainier Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tower Andrea L $258,000
Closed Tower Andrea L $245,100
Previous Owner Vye Avis J $10,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/11/2015 12/11/15 Sold $258,000 -2.6% $166 / Sq Ft
11/09/2015 11/09/15 Pending -- -- --
10/25/2015 10/25/15 For Sale $265,000 -- $171 / 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 $5,824 $544,400 $318,200 $226,200
2023 $5,824 $487,200 $282,400 $204,800
2022 $5,382 $522,600 $297,400 $225,200
2021 $4,990 $357,600 $191,000 $166,600
2019 $4,049 $325,700 $163,700 $162,000
2018 $4,279 $309,900 $149,300 $160,600
2017 $3,824 $270,600 $122,000 $148,600
2016 $3,622 $223,800 $94,600 $129,200
2014 $3,176 $205,700 $85,800 $119,900
2013 $3,176 $187,100 $77,600 $109,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Paula Price

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Paula Price

    Coldwell Banker Bain

    (253) 988-0404

    4 in this area

    57 Total Sales

    Paula Price
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  • Shannon Bell-Peterson

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Shannon Bell-Peterson

    RE/MAX

    (253) 273-8433

    23 in this area

    249 Total Sales

    Shannon Bell-Peterson
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM863088

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 396103-0220

Washington Pierce County University Place 98466

8604 45th St W, University Place, WA

This home is located at 8604 45th St W, University Place, WA 98466 since 23 October 2015 and is currently estimated at $615,452, approximately $396 per square foot. This property was built in 1973. 8604 45th St W is a home located in Pierce County with nearby schools including Sunset Primary School, Evergreen Primary School, and Drum Intermediate School.

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