Listed by Pamela Davison, Redfin
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 477
- Square feet
- $597
- Per sq ft
- Single Family Residence
- Type
- 1914
- Year built
- 6,000 sq ft
- Lot
- 0
- Days on market
About this property
Unbeatable Ruston Location with Endless Potential! A rare, high-potential investment opportunity awaits in Tacoma's sought-after Ruston neighborhood. Situated on an impressive 6,000 square foot lot, this property features an original cottage requiring a complete renovation, offering the ultimate blank canvas to build a custom dream home or develop a lucrative residential project. Future owners will love the ideal location, placed just minutes from the scenic trails of Point Defiance Park, the lively waterfront hub at Point Ruston, and a vibrant local dining scene. Opportunities with this much land in such a prime location seldom come to market, making it a standout choice for ambitious buyers, builders, and savvy investors alike. Bring your vision, tour the site today, and secure your place in one of the area's most desirable communities before it is gone.
Location & commute
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Property details
Listing details
- Listing number
- #2588429
- Listed
- October 1, 2026
- Days on market
- 0
- Price per sq ft
- $597
Unit & building
- Unit levels
- One
Parking
- Parking
- Off Street
Construction
- Year built
- 1914
- Style
- 10 - 1 Story
- Structure
- House
- Roof
- Composition
Heating & cooling
- Heating
- Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Energy source
- Electric
Flooring
- Flooring
- Carpet
Appliances
- Appliances
- MicrowaveRefrigeratorStove(s)/Range(s)
Community & building features
- Bus line nearby
- Yes
Lot
- Lot features
- AlleyPavedSidewalkValue In Land
- Lot size
- 6,000 sq ft
Terms
- Terms offered
- CashConventional
Utilities
- Water
- City of Ruston
- Sewer
- City of Ruston
- Power
- City of Ruston
Schools
- District
- Tacoma
- Elementary
- Buyer To Verify
- Middle
- Buyer To Verify
- High
- Buyer To Verify
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- One
- Off Street
- House
- Composition
- Wall Furnace
- None
- Electric
- Carpet
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Alley
Listing history
Listed
$285,000
October 1, 2026
Derived from current MLS listing fields. Full multi-cycle status history is on the roadmap.
Payment estimate
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Est. monthly
$1,660
- Principal & interest
- $1,441
- Property tax (est.)
- $219
Assumes $57,000 down (20%), a $228,000 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.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of October 1, 2026 at 2:00 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.