Listed by David Pannen, COMPASS
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,201
- Square feet
- $330
- Per sq ft
- Single Family Residence
- Type
- 1991
- Year built
- 4,897 sq ft
- Lot
- 47
- Days on market
About this property
Unlock the potential of this 2-bed, 1.75-bath home in Tacoma’s desirable Fern Hill neighborhood! This property holds a special piece of local history: it was the final home built and lived in by Marvin Herstad, a well-known builder who crafted hundreds of Fern Hill homes over three decades. Designing this home for himself, Herstad focused on ultimate functionality, maximizing space and everyday livability. Today, this smartly laid-out property is primed for you to bring your design ideas and add instant equity. The big-ticket mechanicals are already handled: enjoy a 2-year-old furnace and heat pump for year-round comfort. Need room to create? An expansive 729-sqft unfinished basement with a private outside entrance makes the perfect workshop, hobby room, or storage hub. Outside, a detached 2-car garage offers even more storage and covered parking. Conveniently located just minutes from I-5, shopping, and neighborhood parks, this property blends everyday accessibility with incredible upside. This home is ready for its next chapter, bring your vision today!
Location & commute
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Property details
Listing details
- Listing number
- #2557940
- Listed
- July 22, 2026
- Days on market
- 47
- Price per sq ft
- $330
- Original list price
- $419,950
Unit & building
- Unit levels
- One
Parking
- Parking
- Detached Garage
- Covered spaces
- 2
- Total spaces
- 2
Construction
- Year built
- 1991
- Style
- 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Structure
- House
- Roof
- Composition
Heating & cooling
- Heating
- Forced AirHeat Pump
- Cooling
- None
- Energy source
- ElectricNatural Gas
Interior features
- Features
- Bath Off PrimaryDining RoomSecurity SystemWater Heater
Flooring
- Flooring
- Ceramic TileHardwoodVinylCarpet
Appliances
- Appliances
- DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorStove(s)/Range(s)Washer
Lot
- Lot features
- AlleySidewalk
- Lot size
- 4,897 sq ft
Terms
- Terms offered
- CashConventionalFHAVA Loan
Utilities
- Water
- TPUD
- Sewer
- TPUD
- Power
- TPUD
Schools
- District
- Tacoma
- Elementary
- Buyer To Verify
- Middle
- Buyer To Verify
- High
- Buyer To Verify
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- One
- Detached Garage
- House
- Composition
- Forced Air
- Heat Pump
- None
- Electric
- Natural Gas
- Bath Off Primary
- Dining Room
- Security System
Listing history
Listed
$419,950
July 22, 2026
Current price
$395,950
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Payment estimate
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Est. monthly
$2,306
- Principal & interest
- $2,002
- Property tax (est.)
- $304
Assumes $79,190 down (20%), a $316,760 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 September 8, 2026 at 2:45 AM 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.