1027 S Rochester St

Tacoma, WA 98465

$410,000
Price
2
Beds
724 Sq. Ft.
$566 / Sq. Ft.
724
Sq. Ft.
$566
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Fall in love with this light-filled 2 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow situated on an expansive 9,000 sq ft lot in one of the West End’s most walkable pockets. Morning sun streams through every room, accentuating the hardwood floors and giving the home its signature warm, inviting feel year-round. Step outside to a garden enthusiast’s haven, where thoughtfully planted perennials provide nearly continuous blooms and a towering Cedar offers shade and natural privacy around the back patio - ideal for relaxing...Fall in love with this light-filled 2 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow situated on an expansive 9,000 sq ft lot in one of the West End’s most walkable pockets. Morning sun streams through every room, accentuating the hardwood floors and giving the home its signature warm, inviting feel year-round. Step outside to a garden enthusiast’s haven, where thoughtfully planted perennials provide nearly continuous blooms and a towering Cedar offers shade and natural privacy around the back patio - ideal for relaxing or hosting. Minutes to University Place amenities and West End shopping and dining, with quick access to Highway 16 and the Narrows Bridge for easy commuting and weekend exploring. All this at an approachable price-point with no HOA!
  1. Listed by Katie Jones • Windermere Abode

Property Details for 1027 South Rochester Street

Community Name
Tacoma
School District
Tacoma
Number of Assigned Spaces
0
Total Covered Parking
0
Entry Date
12-11-2025
Energy Source
Electric
Sewer
Sewer Connected
LISTING UPDATED: 12/19/2025 04:42 PM

Property Details for 1027 South Rochester Street

StatusActive
MLS #2459798
Days on Market15
Cumulative Days on Market15
Taxes$3,752 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1943
Lot Size0.16 AC / 7,000 SF
CountyPierce County

Location

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Building Information for 1027 South Rochester Street

Stories-Year Built1943Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 7,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,339 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,026

Property Taxes

$313

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1027 South Rochester Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Fenced-Fully, Gated Entry, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking
  • Area: 31 - West Tacoma
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: From Bridgeport Way go East on S 12th, left onto S Rochester. Home on right.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Parking Type: Driveway Parking, Off Street, RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street, RV Parking
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Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Basement: None
  • Room and Floor: Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Utility Room-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Bedroom-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Wall Unit(s)
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Room List: Dining Room, Entry Hall, Kitchen Without Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bedroom
  • Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood Products
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • Security Features: Fully Fenced, Security Gate
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: TPU
  • Sewer Company: Tacoma
  • Water Company: TPU
  • Power Production Type: Electric
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1994
  • Photos Count: 29
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Lot Size Source: Realist
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 4485200300
  • Calculated Square Footage: 724
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 724
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 724.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 1027 South Rochester Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2459798

$410,000—
Jul 15, 2019

Sold

NWMLS #1471836

$275,000—
Jun 30, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #648472295

$275,000

+3.3% / yr

Jun 13, 2019

Pending

NWMLS #1471836

—
Jun 10, 2019

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1471836

$260,000—
Dec 21, 2007

Sold

NWMLS #27182023

$190,000—
Dec 20, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #230586712

$190,000

+9.5% / yr

Dec 19, 2007

Pending

NWMLS #27182023

—
Oct 6, 2007

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #27182023

$194,950—
Nov 30, 2004

Sold

NWMLS #24141808

$144,000—
Nov 29, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #147317282

$144,000

+10.1% / yr

Nov 2, 2004

Pending

NWMLS #24141808

—
Oct 14, 2004

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #24141808

$142,500—
May 31, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #73342975

$102,800—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/11/2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2459798

$410,000
07/15/2019

Sold

NWMLS #1471836

$275,000
06/30/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #648472295

$275,000

+3.3% / yr

06/13/2019

Pending

NWMLS #1471836

—
06/10/2019

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1471836

$260,000
12/21/2007

Sold

NWMLS #27182023

$190,000
12/20/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #230586712

$190,000

+9.5% / yr

12/19/2007

Pending

NWMLS #27182023

—
10/06/2007

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #27182023

$194,950
11/30/2004

Sold

NWMLS #24141808

$144,000
11/29/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #147317282

$144,000

+10.1% / yr

11/02/2004

Pending

NWMLS #24141808

—
10/14/2004

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #24141808

$142,500
05/31/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #73342975

$102,800

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Public Records for 1027 South Rochester Street

Taxable ValueLand$248,900Additions$95,400Total$344,300
Tax Record2025$3,752 ($313 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt724 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt724 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1943Year Renovated1984ZoningR2CountyPIERCEAPN4485200300

Schools near 1027 South Rochester Street

This home is within Tacoma School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Geiger Montessori School
Public - PK to 5
Truman Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Foss High School
Public - 9 to 12
Hunt Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Geiger Montessori School
PublicPK to 5

Truman Middle School
Public6 to 8

Foss High School
Public9 to 12

Hunt Middle School
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1027 South Rochester Street, Tacoma, WA 98465

1027 South Rochester Street is a single family home for sale in Tacoma, WA 98465. This property was listed for sale on December 11, 2025 by Windermere Abode, it's currently listed at $410,000. It has been on the market for a total of 15 days and was last sold on July 15, 2019. This listing's school district is Tacoma School District. Nearby schools include Geiger Montessori School, Truman Middle School and Foss High School. 1027 South Rochester Street is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 724 sqft single family home built in 1943.

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