226 S 78th Street, Tacoma, WA 98408

$375,500
2
BD
1
BA
808
SqFt

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Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Realty South. Selling Office: Keller Williams Realty.

Sold Price
$375,500
List Price
$365,000
Status
SOLD
MLS#
2497903
Closing Date
Apr 21, 2026
Days on Market
4
Bedrooms
2
Finished SqFt
808
Area Total SqFt
808
Annual Tax Ammount
3514
Lot Size (sq ft)
5,000
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Offer Review Date
2026-03-30

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.

Additional Information

Community
Fern Hill
Style
10 - 1 Story
Basement
None
Year Built
1983
Total Covered Parking
1
Roof
Composition
Site Features
Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Outbuildings
Tax Year
2025
School District
Tacoma
Elementary School
Birney
Middle School
Baker
High School
Mt Tahoma
Potential Terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring
Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
Driving Directions
From I-5 to Hwy 7 South, turn left on Pacific Ave, 2.2 miles turn right on 78th. House on left.
Appliance
Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Appliances Included
Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Water Heater Location
bathroom closet
Energy Source
Electric
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