Listed by COMPASS, Bought with RE/MAX Extra Inc.
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

912 S 78th St Tacoma, WA 98408

South End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $451,000 - $487,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,308 Sq Ft
$358/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 04, 2019

Last sale price $293,450 $224 Per Sq Ft

Est. 57% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,867/month

3 Days on Market

About This Home

As of March 2019

This is the home for you. The living area includes a cozy fireplace and boasts a lot of natural light from the sliding door access to the covered back patio. The adjacent kitchen with new nice counter tops, and plenty of storage. Bedrooms are carpeted and have good closet space, including the spacious master bedroom with incredible master bath. Additional features include the fenced backyard, an attached 2-car garage

Last Agent to Sell the Property

KENNETH PATTON

COMPASS License #26847 Listed on: 01/28/2019

COMPASS

Last Buyer's Agent

Don Goethals

RE/MAX Extra Inc. License #5573

RE/MAX Extra Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1401504

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,222

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 4,792

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Composite

Community Details

  • Tacoma Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0320298015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,222

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1308

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood Products
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Tacoma

Schools

  • School District: TAC

Lot Info

  • Lot Sq Ft: 5001
  • Parcel Number: 0320298015

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3347

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2019
Closed on
Feb 22, 2019
Sold by
Ih3 Property Washington L P
Bought by
Senior Darren
Seller's Agent
KENNETH PATTON
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Don Goethals
RE/MAX Extra Inc.
List Price
$284,950
Sold Price
$293,450
Premium/Discount to List
$8,500
2.98%
Current Estimated Value
$459,342

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$165,892
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.41%
Original Mortgage
$11,525
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2013
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Ih3 Property Washingtori Lp

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2013
Sold by
Smith Kenneth E and Smith Danel I
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2004
Sold by
Taylor Julius
Bought by
Smith Kenneth E and Smith Danel I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,500
Interest Rate
5.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 1999
Sold by
Altheimer Pamela P
Bought by
Taylor Julius L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$102,400
Interest Rate
9.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1997
Sold by
Clark Mark D
Bought by
Altheimer Pamela P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$109,497
Interest Rate
7.56%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 1996
Sold by
Babare Paul
Bought by
Clark Mark D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,200
Interest Rate
8.1%
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
Senior Darren $293,450 Ticor Title
Ih3 Property Washingtori Lp -- Stewart Title Company
Federal National Mortgage Association $192,366 1St Am
Smith Kenneth E $145,000 Lawyers Title
Taylor Julius L $148,915 First American Title Co
Altheimer Pamela P $130,882 --
Clark Mark D $29,084 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Senior Darren $11,987
Open Senior Darren $30,925
Closed Senior Darren $11,525
Open Senior Darren $288,134
Previous Owner Smith Kenneth E $171,500
Previous Owner Smith Kenneth E $130,500
Previous Owner Taylor Julius L $102,400
Previous Owner Altheimer Pamela P $109,497
Previous Owner Clark Mark D $66,200
Closed Clark Mark D $25,000
Closed Taylor Julius L $25,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/04/2019 03/04/19 Sold $293,450 +3.0% $224 / Sq Ft
01/31/2019 01/31/19 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2019 01/28/19 For Sale $284,950 -- $218 / 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 $4,222 $432,200 $193,800 $238,400
2024 $4,222 $414,000 $187,100 $226,900
2023 $4,222 $379,100 $175,400 $203,700
2022 $3,992 $414,000 $171,400 $242,600
2021 $3,615 $287,400 $99,600 $187,800
2019 $3,101 $262,500 $83,300 $179,200
2018 $3,347 $238,400 $69,400 $169,000
2017 $2,913 $211,800 $55,300 $156,500
2016 $2,554 $162,100 $41,500 $120,600
2014 $2,318 $146,800 $37,000 $109,800
2013 $2,318 $133,400 $34,800 $98,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • KENNETH PATTON

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    KENNETH PATTON

    Avenue Properties

    (425) 894-8974

    9 in this area

    404 Total Sales

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  • Don Goethals

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Don Goethals

    RE/MAX

    (253) 307-0784

    6 in this area

    389 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1401504

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 032029-8015

Washington Pierce County Tacoma 98408 South End

912 S 78th St, Tacoma, WA

This home is located at 912 S 78th St, Tacoma, WA 98408 since 28 January 2019 and is currently estimated at $468,837, approximately $358 per square foot. This property was built in 1997. 912 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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