509 S 56th Street, Tacoma, WA 98408
Listed by Katie Merritt, Real Broker LLC · Buyer brokerage: Redfin
Originally $375,000
Reduced $30,000 · 8%$345,000
$358 per sq ft
509 S 56th Street, Tacoma, WA 98408
Tacoma, WA, 98408
- Beds
- 1
- Baths
- 1
- Sq ft
- 976
- Built
- 1920
- Parking
- Detached Garage, RV Parking
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- 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 976
- Square feet
- $358
- Per sq ft
- Single Family Residence
- Type
- 1920
- Year built
- 6,000 sq ft
- Lot
- 61
- Days on market
About this property
Charming and thoughtfully updated Craftsman with a peek-a-boo view of Mount Rainier from the inviting front porch! This cozy 1-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 640 sq ft of beautifully finished living space, plus a 336 sq ft unfinished basement—perfect for storage. Enjoy your private outdoor spaces, including a covered deck, spacious front yard, and fully fenced backyard—all with no HOA. Inside, the home shines with a refreshed kitchen featuring new cabinetry, stone countertops, and stainless steel appliances, along with durable LVP flooring throughout. The bright and comfortable living room offers plenty of space to gather and entertain. Situated on a generous 6,000 sq ft lot with mature privacy trees, this property also includes a detached garage, additional off-street parking, and space for a dog run or garden. The basement provides ample storage and added flexibility. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, bus lines, I-5, and a quick drive to JBLM, this Tacoma gem blends charm, function, and accessibility in one adorable package.
Location & commute
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Property details
Listing details
- Listing number
- #2507667
- Listed
- April 16, 2026
- Days on market
- 61
- Price per sq ft
- $358
- Original list price
- $375,000
- Sold price
- $345,000
- Sold
- July 7, 2026
Unit & building
- Unit levels
- One
Parking
- Parking
- Detached GarageRV Parking
- Covered spaces
- 1
- Total spaces
- 1
Views
- View
- Mountains
Construction
- Year built
- 1920
- Style
- 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Structure
- House
- Roof
- Composition
Heating & cooling
- Heating
- DuctlessWall Furnace
- Cooling
- Ductless
- Energy source
- Electric
Interior features
- Features
- Dining RoomWater Heater
Flooring
- Flooring
- Vinyl Plank
Appliances
- Appliances
- DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorStove(s)/Range(s)Washer
Lot
- Lot features
- CurbsPavedSidewalk
- Lot size
- 6,000 sq ft
Terms
- Terms offered
- CashConventionalFHAVA Loan
Utilities
- Water
- TPU
- Sewer
- TPU
- Power
- TPU
Schools
- District
- Tacoma
- Elementary
- Buyer To Verify
- Middle
- Buyer To Verify
- High
- Buyer To Verify
Listing history
Listed
$375,000
April 16, 2026
Current price
$345,000
Sold
$345,000
July 7, 2026
Derived from current MLS listing fields. Full multi-cycle status history is on the roadmap.
Payment estimate
An estimate to help you plan, not a loan offer or financial advice.
Est. monthly
$2,010
- Principal & interest
- $1,745
- Property tax (est.)
- $265
Assumes $69,000 down (20%), a $276,000 loan at 6.5% over 30 years. Property tax is an estimated figure, not MLS data (verify with the county assessor). Excludes insurance, PMI, and closing costs. Not a commitment to lend or financial advice.
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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of July 30, 2026 at 4:01 PM PDT. 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.