$4,263 Closing Credit¹
#2330498, Kristina Zebell, Listing office: Epique Realty
#2385883·
Listing office: Northwest Home Sales·
Listing agent: Tony R. Jones·
Listing office phone: 253-640-0669
$385,000 List price
870 S 68th St Tacoma, WA 98408
$4,572
Closing credit¹
2 beds
2 full
2,194 sqft
0.2 acres
$175 / sqft
House
Property details
About 870 S 68th St
Are you looking for the Perfect Project? Well, here it is! Bring your imagination and construction skills and get to work! Solid bones and tons of potential greet you as you enter this spacious Home in a great So. Tacoma location near Wapato Park/Lake! Currently 2 bds up, 2 baths, over 2100 sqft (total) w/2 additional finished rooms on the main level. So many options: make some cosmetic upgrades and move in; create your ideal living space and change it up; add a DADU or create an additional building site (Buyer to verify w/the City); you decide! Large corner Lot with fully fenced bkyard, covered deck and multiple storage sheds. Basement offers additional space for RecRm or private bedroom! Being sold as-is, what you see is what you get!
Highlights
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Size2,194 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.2066 Acres
Year built1929
ParkingOff Street, RV Parking
MLS #2385883
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Other
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: See Remarks, Vinyl, Carpet
- Interior: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Security System, Water Heater
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Off Street, RV Parking
- Exterior: See Remarks, Wood Products
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $385,000
- Price/SqFt: $175
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,354
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Corner Lot, Paved, Sidewalk
- Directions: From I-5; take 72nd St East Exit. Follow 72nd St past Wapato Lake, to So. Sheridan, turn left, go to So. 68th St and turn right, follow to house on corner of So. I St.
- Year Built: 1929
- Living Area: 2,194 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.2066 Acres
- MLS Number: 2385883
- MLS Name: NWMLS
- Office Name: Northwest Home Sales
- Office Phone: (253) 640-0669
- Listing Agent: Tony R. Jones
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $391,000 | $4,354 |
| 2023 | $427,400 | $4,439 |
| 2022 | $357,100 | $4,097 |
| 2021 | $293,900 | $3,696 |
| 2020 | $293,900 | $3,650 |
| 2018 | $241,300 | $3,402 |
| 2017 | $215,300 | $3,402 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Birney Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.6 mi
•1202 S 76th St
3
Fawcett Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.9 mi
•126 E 60th St
6
Mann Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.0 mi
•1002 S 52nd 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 $84,949. Residents of Tacoma, WA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
9%
<35k
52%
35k-100k
38%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
37%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
31%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Pro Boxing
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Burlington
Foot Locker
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Popeyes
White Castle
Little Caesars
What do the neighbors drive?
Nissan
Kia
Dodge
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 870 S 68th St
The listing price of 870 S 68th St property is $385,000.
The property 870 S 68th St is a house located in Tacoma, Washington, 98408.
Active Listing: 870 S 68th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 870 S 68th St are: Birney Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Fawcett Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Mann Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Baker Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Stewart Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Giaudrone Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Industrial Design Engineering and Art (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Mount Tahoma High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $4,354 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 870 S 68th St has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 870 S 68th St is 2,194 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 870 S 68th St is 1929.
This home is located at 870 S 68th St in Tacoma, WA and zip code 98408 in the Midway neighborhood. This 2,194 square foot home, which was built in 1929, sits on a 0.21 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $385,000.
While more than 157 listings in Tacoma, WA in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 94 listings sold at asking price, and more than 79 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Tacoma, WA increased by 14.9% between April and May 2025. Listings spent 25 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $489,650 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.