Listed by Windermere Real Estate/East, Bought with RE/MAX Northwest
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

945 S Ainsworth Ave Tacoma, WA 98405

Hilltop Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $371,000 - $426,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,169 Sq Ft
$337/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 27, 2020

Last sale price $305,000 $261 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,449/month

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit
  • Storm Windows
  • Stadium High School Rated A-
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Garden

About This Home

As of April 2020

Perched quietly above the street for maximum privacy, this cheery storybook farmhouse exudes warmth & charm. Welcoming front yard w garden & large covered porch calls on you to linger. Fully fenced for your 4-legged friends. Stainless kit w marble backsplash. Artisan tile accents. Custom wrought iron bannister. Cozy library/den. Fresh paint & carpets. Alley access w space for pkg/future gar. Wonderful Hilltop location. Walk to DT, Wright Park, 6th Ave. Blocks to future Link station at MLK. Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Will Wilcox

Windermere Real Estate/East License #110920 Listed on: 03/23/2020

Windermere Real Estate/East

Last Buyer's Agent

Jaime Stenwick

RE/MAX Northwest License #24077

RE/MAX Northwest

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1582457

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,159

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 3,575 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Bitumen Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,169 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Dining Room
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Stanley Elementary School
  • Jasonlee Middle School
  • Stadium High School

Utilities

  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit

Community Details

  • Hilltop Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2009310170

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,159

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,GarbageDisposal,Microwave,RangeOven,Refrigerator,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1169
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1169
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1169
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 1
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition, Torch Down
  • Lot Features: Alley, Curbs, Sidewalk
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • BusRouteNumber: 28

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Open Parking: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Security Gate, Partially Fenced
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • PowerCompany: Tacoma Power
  • SewerCompany: Tacoma Public Utilities
  • WaterCompany: Tacoma Public Utilities
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Utility Room
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Tacoma
  • High School: Stadium
  • Middle Or Junior School: JasonLee

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 2009310170
  • Topography: Level,PartialSlope
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0821
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3575
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,Gated Entry,High Speed Internet
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Tax Records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Appraisal/MLS
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2159

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Stanley

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2020
Closed on
Apr 20, 2020
Sold by
Heller Sylvia
Bought by
Labender Rachael E
Seller's Agent
Will Wilcox
Windermere Real Estate/East
Buyer's Agent
Jaime Stenwick
RE/MAX Northwest
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.67%
Current Estimated Value
$395,722

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$90,722
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.16%
Original Mortgage
$295,850
Outstanding Balance
$263,309
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$134,840

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2014
Closed on
Jul 25, 2014
Sold by
Gamelli Jeremy D and Gamelli Sara E
Bought by
Heller Sylvia
Seller's Agent
Nancy Westergaard
Better Properties Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Will Wilcox
Windermere Real Estate/East
List Price
$152,999
Sold Price
$149,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,499
-2.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.20%
Original Mortgage
$144,944
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2009
Sold by
First Horizon Home Loans
Bought by
Gamelli Jeremy D and Gamelli Sara E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,500
Interest Rate
4.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2009
Sold by
Schmale Mark A
Bought by
First Horizon Home Loans

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2006
Sold by
Schmale Mark A
Bought by
Tacoma 945 City Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2006
Sold by
Strupat Roni
Bought by
Schmale Mark A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Interest Rate
6.08%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2005
Sold by
Davis Alonzo
Bought by
945 Ainsworth Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2005
Sold by
Metro Housing Llc
Bought by
Davis Alonzo and Davis Tina Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2005
Sold by
Sargent Kenneth
Bought by
Metro Housing Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 1996
Sold by
Gundlach Helga U
Bought by
Sargent Kenneth and Sargent Gloria J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$37,500
Interest Rate
7.41%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Labender Rachael E $305,000 Rainier Title
Heller Sylvia $149,669 Fidelity Natl Title Co Of Wa
Gamelli Jeremy D $113,000 Fidelity National Title
First Horizon Home Loans $151,508 Fatco
Tacoma 945 City Trust -- None Available
Schmale Mark A -- None Available
Schmale Mark A -- None Available
945 Ainsworth Trust $109,000 --
Davis Alonzo $88,000 First American Title Ins Co
Metro Housing Llc $58,000 Fatco
Sargent Kenneth -- Commonwealth Land Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Labender Rachael E $295,850
Previous Owner Heller Sylvia $45,000
Previous Owner Heller Sylvia $144,944
Previous Owner Gamelli Jeremy D $112,500
Previous Owner Schmale Mark A $144,000
Previous Owner 945 Ainsworth Trust $115,000
Previous Owner Davis Alonzo $88,000
Previous Owner Sargent Kenneth $37,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/27/2020 04/27/20 Sold $305,000 +1.7% $261 / Sq Ft
03/23/2020 03/23/20 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2020 03/23/20 For Sale $300,000 +100.7% $257 / Sq Ft
07/29/2014 07/29/14 Sold $149,500 -2.3% $128 / Sq Ft
07/04/2014 07/04/14 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2014 06/26/14 For Sale $152,999 -- $131 / 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 $3,386 $331,100 $215,000 $116,100
2024 $3,386 $323,500 $208,700 $114,800
2023 $3,386 $303,800 $197,600 $106,200
2022 $2,974 $322,100 $191,700 $130,400
2021 $2,606 $206,900 $99,200 $107,700
2019 $2,159 $187,800 $78,900 $108,900
2018 $2,105 $165,800 $69,200 $96,600
2017 $1,813 $133,000 $48,700 $84,300
2016 $1,610 $97,500 $34,100 $63,400
2014 $1,399 $92,400 $35,200 $57,200
2013 $1,399 $75,100 $35,200 $39,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 1582457

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 200931-0170