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226 S 78th Street

Tacoma, WA 98408
  • $365,000
  • STATUS: Pending
  • ID#: 2497903
$365,000
  • 2
    BEDS
  • 0.11
    ACRES
  • 1
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 808
    SQFT
  • $452
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1983
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Area:

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Description

Just off the beaten path, this inviting Tacoma home offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and opportunity. Step inside to an open-concept floor plan that flows effortlessly, creating a space ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet evening at home or hosting friends on the weekend, this layout adapts with ease. A sliding door leads to a covered deck, perfectly suited for the upcoming warmer months for morning coffee, outdoor dining, or tending to your potted plants and garden. The fully fenced backyard, complemented by a spacious storage shed, provides a private setting to relax and unwind. Major updates have already been completed, including a new roof and gutters, refreshed crawl space, new hot water tank, insulated garage door, and brand-new carpet. Updated electrical panel and newer windows throughout the house, highlighted by a generous bank of kitchen windows that bring in abundant natural light and offer a pleasant view of the backyard. Move-in ready with room for your own cosmetic touches, this home presents an excellent opportunity to personalize while building equity. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, investor, or looking to downsize, this Tacoma property is ready to welcome its next chapter.

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226 S 78th Street Tacoma, WA 98408

  • Price: $365,000
  • Status: Pending
  • On Site: Days
  • ID#: 2497903
2
Beds
1
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.11
Acres
808
SQFT
$452
$/SQFT
1983
Built
Neighborhood:
Fern Hill
County:
Pierce
Area:
South Tacoma
Elementary School:
Birney
Middle School:
Baker
High School:
Mt Tahoma
School District:
Tacoma
Property Description
Just off the beaten path, this inviting Tacoma home offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and opportunity. Step inside to an open-concept floor plan that flows effortlessly, creating a space ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet evening at home or hosting friends on the weekend, this layout adapts with ease. A sliding door leads to a covered deck, perfectly suited for the upcoming warmer months for morning coffee, outdoor dining, or tending to your potted plants and garden. The fully fenced backyard, complemented by a spacious storage shed, provides a private setting to relax and unwind. Major updates have already been completed, including a new roof and gutters, refreshed crawl space, new hot water tank, insulated garage door, and brand-new carpet. Updated electrical panel and newer windows throughout the house, highlighted by a generous bank of kitchen windows that bring in abundant natural light and offer a pleasant view of the backyard. Move-in ready with room for your own cosmetic touches, this home presents an excellent opportunity to personalize while building equity. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, investor, or looking to downsize, this Tacoma property is ready to welcome its next chapter.
Exterior Features

Attached Garage YN Yes Carport YN No Covered Spaces 1 Exterior Features WoodWood Products Garage YN Yes Levels One Lot Features Paved Lot Size Dimensions 101 x 48 Open Parking YN No Parking Features DrivewayAttached GarageOff Street Parking Total 1 Roof Composition Structure Type House Style Code 10 - 1 Story Topography Level Vegetation Garden Space View YN No Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Appliances DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorStove(s)/Range(s)Washer Appliances Included Dishwasher(s)Dryer(s)Refrigerator(s)Stove(s)/Range(s)Washer(s) Basement None Baths Full Garage 0 Baths Full Lower 0 Baths Full Main 1 Baths Full Upper 0 Baths Half Garage 0 Baths Half Lower 0 Baths Half Main 0 Baths Half Upper 0 Baths Three Quarter Garage 0 Baths Three Quarter Lower 0 Baths Three Quarter Main 0 Baths Three Quarter Upper 0 Bedrooms Lower 0 Bedrooms Upper 0 Building Area Total 808 Cooling Ductless Cooling YN Yes Fireplace YN No Fireplaces Total 0 Flooring LaminateVinylCarpet Heating BaseboardDuctless Heating YN Yes Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s) Living Area 808 Main Level Bedrooms 2 Rooms Kitchen With Eating Space (Main Level) Living Room (Main Level) Primary Bedroom (Main Level) Bathroom Full (Main Level) Bedroom (Main Level) Square Footage Finished 808 Square Footage Unfinished 0

Property Features

Association Fee 0 Association YN No Building Information Built On Lot Building Name Smiths Add Bus Line Nearby Yes Down Payment Resource YN Yes Energy Source Electric FIRPTAYN No First Right Of Refusal No Foundation Details Poured Concrete Inclusions Dishwasher(s)Dryer(s)Refrigerator(s)Stove(s)/Range(s)Washer(s) Irrigation Water Rights YN No Land Lease YN No Listing Terms CashConventionalFHAVA Loan New Construction YN No Possession Closing Power Company TPU Power Production Type Electric Property Sub Type Single Family Residence Security Features Fully Fenced Senior Community YN No Senior Exemption No Sewer Sewer Connected Sewer Company TPU Site Features Cable TVDeckFenced-FullyOutbuildings Special Listing Conditions None Tax Annual Amount 3514 Tax Year 2025 Water Company TPU Water Heater Location bathroom closet Water Source Public Year Built Effective 1996

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IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal noncommercial use, that it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.The listing data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Front Street Realty are marked by the "three tree" symbol; detailed information about such listings includes the names of the listing brokers. The three tree icon refers to an NWMLS listing. Data last updated 2026-04-14T00:17:26.8. The "Days on Site" data field is calculated by BoomTown and is the number of days since the listing was originally received in our system. It is not the equivalent of "Days on Market".
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-04-14T00:17:26.8. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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