Listed by Terrafin
$555,000
$10K PRICE DROP

512 161st Street Ct E Tacoma, WA 98445

Estimated payment $3,573/month

Total Views 152,120
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,568 Sq Ft
$354 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Corner Lot
  • 4 Car Garage
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Skylights

About This Home

Charming and well-kept rambler situated on a spacious 0.3-acre corner lot! This versatile property features a large detached shop—ideal for projects, storage, or extra workspace—a covered carport, and plenty of parking. The fully fenced yard offers privacy and room to garden, entertain, or let pets roam. Inside, enjoy a comfortable layout with central A/C to keep you cool year-round. Perfect for those seeking extra space without sacrificing convenience, this home is close to schools, shopping, and easy for commuting. A fantastic opportunity to own a move-in ready home with the bonus of a shop and a generously sized lot. This one checks all the boxes—don’t miss out!

Listing Agent

Jesse Nelson

Terrafin License #110465 Listed on: 06/05/2025

Terrafin

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2388198

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,438

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $55 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Detached Carport Space
  • Driveway
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cement Board or Planked
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 1,568 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Dining Room
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Sanders Estates Association
  • Spanaway Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,438

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$55 per month

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Prev Status: Active
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1568
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2388198?w=Consumer&agent=125252
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 41

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Skylight(s), Walk-In Pantry, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1568
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1568
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Adjacent to Public Land, Corner Lot, Paved
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Cement Plank, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked, Wood, Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fully Fenced
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Ductless, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Elmhurst Mutual Power & Light
  • SewerCompany: Septic
  • WaterCompany: Spanaway Water Co
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Garage
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric
  • CableConnected: Comcast
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: CCRs
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 55
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • AssociationContactName: Sanders Estates

Fee Information

  • NWM_OtherDuesOrFeesYN: false

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bethel

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 7402000130
  • Topography: Level,Partial Slope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3018
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13148
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Fenced-Fully,High Speed Internet,Patio,RV Parking,Shop
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Public Records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Public Records

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5438

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $5,297 $501,000 $208,700 $292,300
2024 $5,297 $477,500 $193,800 $283,700
2023 $5,297 $454,100 $181,000 $273,100
2022 $5,204 $471,700 $181,000 $290,700
2021 $4,747 $337,800 $107,300 $230,500
2019 $3,453 $307,000 $88,900 $218,100
2018 $3,883 $284,500 $81,000 $203,500
2017 $3,444 $250,000 $71,100 $178,900
2016 $3,061 $200,700 $61,200 $139,500
2014 $2,706 $181,100 $57,700 $123,400
2013 $2,706 $165,200 $48,200 $117,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Price Changed $555,000 -1.8% $354 / Sq Ft
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $564,900 +15.9% $360 / Sq Ft
07/20/2021 07/20/21 Sold $487,500 +1.8% $311 / Sq Ft
06/13/2021 06/13/21 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2021 06/09/21 Price Changed $479,000 -2.2% $305 / Sq Ft
05/28/2021 05/28/21 For Sale $489,900 +44.1% $312 / Sq Ft
06/18/2018 06/18/18 Sold $340,000 +11.5% $217 / Sq Ft
05/26/2018 05/26/18 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2018 05/22/18 For Sale $305,000 -- $195 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $487,500 Cw Title
Warranty Deed $339,719 Attorneys Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $472,875 New Conventional
Previous Owner $289,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Jesse Nelson

Terrafin

(253) 400-3264

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Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2388198

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 740200-0130