2538 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405

$500,000
3
BD
2
BA
1,566
SqFt

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Listing courtesy of Better Properties UP/Fircrest. Selling Office: Redfin.

Sold Price
$500,000
List Price
$499,950
Status
SOLD
MLS#
2484579
Closing Date
Mar 31, 2026
Days on Market
3
Bedrooms
3
Finished SqFt
1,566
Area Total SqFt
1566
Annual Tax Ammount
4786
Lot Size (sq ft)
6,500
Sewer
Sewer Connected

Property Description

This beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bath home blends classic charm with modern finishes. Built in 1905 and updated in 2026, it offers 1,566 total sq ft, with 1,136 sq ft on the main floor and 430 sq ft upstairs. The home features new laminate oak flooring, fresh paint, quartz countertops, European-style cabinetry, and updated fixtures throughout. Major upgrades include updated electrical, plumbing, roof, and windows, along with a forced-air furnace and water heater located in the basement. Situated on a level 6,500 sq ft lot with a 1-car garage, this move-in-ready home offers modern comfort and timeless appeal.

Additional Information

Community
Hilltop
Style
12 - 2 Story
Basement
Unfinished
Year Built
1905
Total Covered Parking
1
Roof
Composition
Tax Year
2025
School District
Tacoma
Elementary School
Buyer To Verify
Middle School
Buyer To Verify
High School
Buyer To Verify
Potential Terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Interior Features
Pantry, Water Heater
Flooring
Laminate, Carpet
Driving Directions
I-5 Exit 133. Follow I-705 and take the exit for South 21st Street. Turn left on S 21st St. Turn right on Martin Luther King Jr Way. Destination is on the left.
Appliance
Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s)
Appliances Included
Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Water Heater Location
Basement
Water Heater Type
Electric
Energy Source
Electric
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