#2388568, Christopher Ali, Listing office: Fathom Realty WA LLC
$549,000 List price
8851 81st Ave SW Lakewood, WA 98498
3 beds
2 full
1,514 sqft
0.2 acres
$363 / sqft
House
Property details
About 8851 81st Ave SW
Discover a rare gem in Lakewood, WA—a cherished, well-maintained classic home, new to the market after 43 years. Nestled in a serene, tight-knit neighborhood, this turn-key oasis offers privacy with mature landscaping. Enjoy a modernized kitchen and bathrooms with stone counters, wood floors, and an in-house vacuum system. The open eat-in kitchen and cozy gas fireplace create warm household moment. The primary suite features a tile shower and walk-in closet for tranquility. With a new 50-year roof (2022), irrigation sprinklers, EV-ready garage, and hot tub hook-up, this home blends charm and upgrades. 15 minutes to JBLM. .5 miles to a grocery store and Fort Steilacoom park
Highlights
HeatingHigh Efficiency, Forced Air
StatusActive
CoolingOther, Central Air
Size1,514 sqft
Lot size0.2459 Acres
Year built1975
ParkingAttached Garage
MLS #2387276
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceGas
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Disposal, Trash Compactor
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Vinyl, Carpet
- Interior: Built-In Vacuum, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Fireplace: Gas
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached Garage
- Exterior: Wood, Wood Products
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: High Efficiency, Forced Air
- Cooling: Other, Central Air
- List Price: $549,000
- Price/SqFt: $362
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,657
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Dead End Street, Paved
- Directions: Google is accurate.
- Year Built: 1975
- Living Area: 1,514 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.2459 Acres
- MLS Number: 2387276
- MLS Name: NWMLS
- Office Name: Terrafin
- Office Phone: (253) 466-3736
- Listing Agent: Jason Hawken
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $430,500 | $4,657 |
| 2023 | $453,100 | $4,689 |
| 2022 | $384,100 | $4,495 |
| 2021 | $326,400 | $4,256 |
| 2020 | $326,400 | $3,923 |
| 2018 | $276,300 | $3,467 |
| 2017 | $234,300 | $3,467 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Custer Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•7801 Steilacoom Blvd SW
4
Oakbrook Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•7802 83rd Ave SW
3
Dower Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•7817 Dower Rd West
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 $63,411. The majority of Lakewood, WA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
17%
<35k
50%
35k-100k
14%
100k-200k
19%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
41%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
30%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Horse Races
Minor League Baseball Games
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
Stein Mart
New York & Company
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
LongHorn Steakhouse
Chick-fil-A
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Kia
Mazda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Contemporary Inspirational- Talk/Personality
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 8851 81st Ave SW
The listing price of 8851 81st Ave SW property is $549,000.
The property 8851 81st Ave SW is a house located in Lakewood, Washington, 98498.
Active Listing: 8851 81st Ave SW is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 8851 81st Ave SW are: Custer Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Oakbrook Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Dower Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hudtloff Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lochburn Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Drum Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Steilacoom High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Lakes High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Cpsd Open Doors Program (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $4,657 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 8851 81st Ave SW has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 8851 81st Ave SW is 1,514 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 8851 81st Ave SW is 1975.
This home is located at 8851 81st Ave SW in Lakewood, WA and zip code 98498 in the Weller Estates neighborhood. This 1,514 square foot home, which was built in 1975, sits on a 0.25 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $549,000.
Over 11 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Lakewood, WA. In the same period over 16 listings were sold below the listed price and 12 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Lakewood, WA increased by 8.1% between May and June 2025. In June 2025 median list price was $514,000 and the average listing age was 26 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.