Last Sold Price
2 beds728 sqft$549/sqft
1040 S Rochester St, Tacoma, WA 98465

Description

First time on the market in over half a century! This wonderful home has been tastefully updated and is located in the convenient Highlands neighborhood of West Tacoma, with easy access to freeways, shopping and a variety of local parks and trails. This charming home features 2 bedrooms, 3/4 bath and over 700 sq ft of functional living space. Some of the recent updates include a remodeled kitchen, interior paint, new garage roof and mini-split system. The large 7,000 sf lot provides a setting for...First time on the market in over half a century! This wonderful home has been tastefully updated and is located in the convenient Highlands neighborhood of West Tacoma, with easy access to freeways, shopping and a variety of local parks and trails. This charming home features 2 bedrooms, 3/4 bath and over 700 sq ft of functional living space. Some of the recent updates include a remodeled kitchen, interior paint, new garage roof and mini-split system. The large 7,000 sf lot provides a setting for a new owner’s imagination, with options for gardening, a DADU and much more. This property is a great opportunity for those who are getting started with home ownership, as well as investors who are looking to park some money in real estate.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/28/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jim Campbell • Windermere West Metro
    P: (206)-935-7200 westseattle@windermere.com
  2. Listed by Jill Campbell • Windermere West Metro
    P: (206)-935-7200 westseattle@windermere.com

Property Details for 1040 South Rochester Street

Status
MLS #
1889571
Days on Market
5
Cumulative Days on Market
5
Taxes
$3,042 / 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
Highlands
School District
Tacoma
Number of Assigned Spaces
1
Total Covered Parking
1
Offers Review Date
02-23-2022
Entry Date
02-18-2022
Energy Source
Electric
Sewer
Sewer Connected

Location

Listing Courtesy of Windermere West Metro

Sold By Coldwell Banker Bain

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Building Information for 1040 South Rochester Street

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

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Property Information for 1040 South Rochester Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Fenced-Partially
  • Area: 31 - West Tacoma
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Directions: 16W Exit 2B for N Orchard St toward S 19th St, turn left onto S Orchard St, turn left onto S 12th St, turn right on S Rochester St. Property is on the left.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2021
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Type: Garage-Detached, Off Street
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off Street
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 0
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 1
  • 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
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
Interior Features
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Ductless HP-Mini Split, Hardwood, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Utility Closet Off Kitchen
  • Room and Floor: Bathroom Three Quarter-Main, Bedroom-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main
  • Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom, Entry Hall, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Ductless HP-Mini Split
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
  • Sewer Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
  • Water Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
  • Power Production Type: Electric
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Sewer Connected, Electricity Available
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Zoning Remarks: R2
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Pierce County Records
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 17
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Value In Land
  • Lot Size Source: Pierce County Records
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 4485200460
  • Building Condition: Average
  • Calculated Square Footage: 728
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 728
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 728.0
  • 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 1040 South Rochester Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 28, 2022

Sold

NWMLS #1889571

$400,000
Mar 15, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1486409775

$400,000
Feb 23, 2022

Pending

NWMLS #1889571

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/28/2022

Sold

NWMLS #1889571

$400,000
03/15/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1486409775

$400,000
02/23/2022

Pending

NWMLS #1889571

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

Public Records for 1040 South Rochester Street

Taxable ValueLand$253,100Additions$127,600Total$380,700
Tax Record2025$3,963 ($330 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt728 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt728 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1943Year Renovated2000ZoningR2CountyPIERCEAPN448520-0-460

Schools near 1040 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

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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