#2388716, Nicholas Ripley, Listing office: Pellego, Inc.

5229 S Thompson Ave Tacoma, WA 98408
Property details
About 5229 S Thompson Ave
Attention Investors or 1st Time homebuyers with STRONG contractor skills! Great sweat equity opportunity in this 4 bedroom, 2 bath with 1766 sqft. Newer furnace with A/C in 2023, some new electrical updates in 2024, vinyl siding, roof is approx. 14 years old. 2 bedrooms on main, top floor is a dedicated spacious primary suite with private jetted tub, shower & bathroom. Downstairs basement has laundry area and 4th bedroom/rec room. Hardwoods in living room and tile floors in the kitchen. Detached 1 car garage. Fenced yard with cherry tree that provides shade in the summer months. Bring your vision and your tool belt!
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Interior: Bath Off Primary, Ceramic Tile, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, High Tech Cabling, Security System, Water Heater
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached Garage
- View: Territorial
- Exterior: Metal/Vinyl
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $369,950
- Price/SqFt: $209
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,775
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
- Directions: From 56th St head west to S Thompson. Head North and follow to house on the right side.
- Year Built: 1931
- Living Area: 1,766 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1109 Acres
- MLS Number: 2392527
- MLS Name: NWMLS
- Office Name: Keller Williams Realty
- Office Phone: (253) 848-5304
- Listing Agent: Rebecca Del Pozo
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Apr 11, 2003 | Home Sold | $153,569 |
Dec 21, 1995 | Home Sold | $85,000 |
Oct 19, 1992 | Home Sold | $56,750 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $338,900 | $3,775 |
2023 | $364,100 | $3,783 |
2022 | $303,600 | $3,484 |
2021 | $254,000 | $3,195 |
2020 | $254,000 | $3,203 |
2018 | $204,300 | $2,836 |
2017 | $179,400 | $2,836 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Mann Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.2 mi
•1002 S 52nd St
4
Lyon Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.8 mi
•101 E 46th St
3
Fawcett Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.8 mi
•126 E 60th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $45,788. The most common annual income of people living in Tacoma, WA is between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 5229 S Thompson Ave
The listing price of 5229 S Thompson Ave property is $369,950.
The property 5229 S Thompson Ave is a house located in Tacoma, Washington, 98408.
Active Listing: 5229 S Thompson Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5229 S Thompson Ave are: Mann Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Lyon Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Fawcett Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Stewart Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Giaudrone Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Baker Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Industrial Design Engineering and Art (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Summit Public School: Olympus (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $3,775 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on April 11, 2003 for $153,569 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 5229 S Thompson Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 5229 S Thompson Ave is 1,766 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5229 S Thompson Ave is 1931.
This home is located at 5229 S Thompson Ave in Tacoma, WA and zip code 98408 in the Southside neighborhood. This 1,766 square foot home, which was built in 1931, sits on a 0.11 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $369,950.
In May 2025 more than 157 listings in Tacoma, WA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 94 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 79 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Tacoma, WA increased by 14.9% between April and May 2025. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $489,650, while the average time on the real estate market was 25 days.