Last Sold Price
2 beds724 sqft$566/sqft
1027 S Rochester St, Tacoma, WA 98465

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!
LISTING CLOSED: 02/06/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Katie Jones • Windermere Abode
    P: (253)-302-4847 katiejones@windermere.com

Property Details for 1027 South Rochester Street

Status
MLS #
2459798
Days on Market
38
Cumulative Days on Market
38
Taxes
$3,752 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1943
Lot Size
0.16 AC / 7,000 SF
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

Location

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Building Information for 1027 South Rochester Street

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

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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
Feb 12, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1928836100

$410,000

+6.2% / yr

Feb 6, 2026

Sold

NWMLS #2459798

$410,000
Jan 18, 2026

Pending

NWMLS #2459798

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/12/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1928836100

$410,000

+6.2% / yr

02/06/2026

Sold

NWMLS #2459798

$410,000
01/18/2026

Pending

NWMLS #2459798

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1027 South Rochester Street

Taxable ValueLand$253,100Additions$105,000Total$358,100
Tax Record2025$3,752 ($313 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt724 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt724 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1943Year Renovated1994ZoningR2CountyPIERCEAPN448520-0-300

Schools near 1027 South Rochester Street

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

Hunt Middle School
Public6 to 8

Foss High School
Public9 to 12

Pearl Street Center
Public6 to 12

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