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1 bed605 sqft

1506 N Defiance St, Unit R208, Tacoma, WA 98406

CondoProperty Type
1977Year Built
$388/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$263/moHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to the Highlands! Tastefully updated 1 bed-1-Bath condo located in the North End of Tacoma. Perfect floor plan with spacious bedroom. It was totally remodeled in 2020 with new cabinets, countertops, and stainless appliances. This top-floor end unit gives you the privacy you want for condo living. Located close to great restaurants, shopping, freeway, Point Defiance, and Downtown Tacoma. This is the perfect location to call home. Stackable washer and dryer in unit. Private balcony overlooks...Welcome to the Highlands! Tastefully updated 1 bed-1-Bath condo located in the North End of Tacoma. Perfect floor plan with spacious bedroom. It was totally remodeled in 2020 with new cabinets, countertops, and stainless appliances. This top-floor end unit gives you the privacy you want for condo living. Located close to great restaurants, shopping, freeway, Point Defiance, and Downtown Tacoma. This is the perfect location to call home. Stackable washer and dryer in unit. Private balcony overlooks the green space area. Great light. Hurry, a 1 bed one bath unit is rare. Why rent!? There is no rental cap.
  • Listed by: Stephanie R. Herrmann 253.238.9511 Stephanie@StephanieHSellsHomes.com • Better Properties Soundview
Listing closed: 02/29/2024 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 2197782
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$240,000

Avg days on market

44

Sale-to-list ratio

96.6%

Tacoma, WA

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Property Information for 1506 North Defiance Street, Unit R208

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,185 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Community Name: Highlands
  • School District: Tacoma
  • View: Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 1
  • Offers Review Date: 02-12-2024
  • Entry Date: 02-07-2024
  • Energy Source: Electric

Building Information

  • Building/Complex: 1506 N Defiance St
  • Floor: Main
  • Stories: 2
  • Residences: 8
  • Year Built: 1977

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Style: 31 - Condo (2 Levels)
  • Area: 24 - North Tacoma
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Community Features: Athletic Court, Club House, Exercise Room, Fire Sprinklers, Game/Rec Rm, Laundry Room, Playground, Pool
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Unit Floor Number: 2
  • Directions: N on Pearl, left into the Highlands Parkway right on N Defiance, to Building R Park in open spot or #92 if it is open.
  • Property Sub Type: COND
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • Remodeled/Updated: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Home Owner Dues Include: Common Area Maintenance, Garbage, Lawn Service, Road Maintenance, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
  • Association Phone: 253-752-3573
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Parking Type: Off Street, Uncovered
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Uncovered
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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
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 1
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 1
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood
  • Features: Ceramic Tile, Balcony/Deck/Patio, Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, Washer, Water Heater
  • Window Coverings: Blinds
  • Water Heater Location: in unit
  • Appliance Hookups: Cooking-Electric,Dryer-Electric,Washer
  • Common Features: Athletic Court, Club Houses, Exercise Room, Fire Sprinklers, Game/Rec Rm, Laundry Room, Playground, Pool-Outdoor
  • Room and Floor: Entry Hall-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Dining Room-Main, Living Room-Main, Utility Room-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Wall Unit(s)
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Storage Location: Deck
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Entry Hall, Primary Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Dining Room, Living Room, Utility Room
  • Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer

Property

Utilities
  • Power Production Type: Electric
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Special Assessment: No
  • Level: Two
  • Project Approved By FHA: true
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Public Record
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1992
  • Photos Count: 21
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 448601-0680
  • Calculated Square Footage: 605
  • Dwelling Type: Detached
  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Square Footage Finished: 0
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 605.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No

Multi Family

Building Details
  • Parking Space #: 92
  • Number of Stories in Building: 2
  • Number of Access Stairs: 20
  • Unit Number: R208
  • Unit Features: Balcony/Deck/Patio, End Unit, Top Floor
  • Number of Units in Complex: 190
  • Units In Building Total: 8

Rental

Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Rental Cap: No Rental Cap
  • Cats and Dogs: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Subj to Restrictions

Property History for 1506 North Defiance Street, Unit R208

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 29, 2024

Sold

NWMLS #2197782

$235,000—
Feb 26, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1527895390

$235,000

+7.1% / yr

Feb 10, 2024

Pending

NWMLS #2197782

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/29/2024

Sold

NWMLS #2197782

$235,000
02/26/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1527895390

$235,000

+7.1% / yr

02/10/2024

Pending

NWMLS #2197782

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

Public records

1506 North Defiance Street, Unit R208

Beds

1

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

605 SqFt

Above Ground SqFt

605 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

2,178 SqFt

Schools near 1506 North Defiance Street, Unit R208

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 8
Rating
School
Distance
Skyline Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Truman Middle School
Public6 to 8

Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Public9 to 12

Tacoma Online 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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