1916 Martin Luther King Junior Way

760 Sq. Ft.
$434 / Sq. Ft.
760
Sq. Ft.
$434
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This well-maintained home in the heart of Central Tacoma offers comfort, convenience, and versatility. Most recent improvements include stainless steel appliances, exterior and interior paint, a newer gas furnace, and a bathfitter tub combo. The spacious mud/utility room is ideal for extra storage. There is ample space for RV or boat parking, as well as alley access parking. Water, hospitals, three bus routes, Light Link rail, I-5, Hwy 16, and lots of services are all nearby! Its efficient layout...This well-maintained home in the heart of Central Tacoma offers comfort, convenience, and versatility. Most recent improvements include stainless steel appliances, exterior and interior paint, a newer gas furnace, and a bathfitter tub combo. The spacious mud/utility room is ideal for extra storage. There is ample space for RV or boat parking, as well as alley access parking. Water, hospitals, three bus routes, Light Link rail, I-5, Hwy 16, and lots of services are all nearby! Its efficient layout and inviting living spaces make it ideal for both owner-occupants and investors. This property presents a great opportunity to own a turnkey home in a highly desirable, central location.
  1. Listed by Na'Kita Thierry • Unique Lifestyle Realty

Property Details for 1916 Martin Luther King Junior Way

Community Name
Central Tacoma
School District
Tacoma
Number of Assigned Spaces
0
Total Covered Parking
0
Offers Review Date
01-12-2026
Entry Date
01-06-2026
Energy Source
Electric,Natural Gas
Sewer
Sewer Connected
LISTING UPDATED: 02/27/2026 11:58 AM

Property Details for 1916 Martin Luther King Junior Way

StatusActive
MLS #2465844
Days on Market72
Cumulative Days on Market72
Taxes$3,137 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1895
Lot Size0.07 AC / 2,850 SF
CountyPierce County

Location

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Building Information for 1916 Martin Luther King Junior Way

Stories-Year Built1895Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 2,850 SF

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 1916 Martin Luther King Junior Way

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Patio
  • Area: 28 - Central Tacoma
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: I-5 to Sprague exit, onto 19th St, right to Martin Luther King Jr Way. Right to go through the alley to access the house.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Parking Type: None
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: None
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
  • Room and Floor: Primary Bedroom-Main, Bedroom-Main, Bathroom Full-Main
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Forced Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Room List: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom Full
  • Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Security Features: Security System
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1990
  • Photos Count: 17
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Source: Realist
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 2019220040
  • Calculated Square Footage: 760
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 760
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 760.0
  • 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 1916 Martin Luther King Junior Way

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 10, 2026

Price Change

NWMLS #2465844

$330,000—
Jan 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2465844

$370,000—
Sep 19, 2022

Sold

NWMLS #1977839

$372,549—
Sep 13, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1497829228

$372,549

+18.0% / yr

Aug 11, 2022

Pending

NWMLS #1977839

—
Aug 2, 2022

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1977839

$379,950—
Sep 19, 2017

Sold

NWMLS #1158426

$163,000—
Sep 18, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #605490554

$163,000

+1.1% / yr

Aug 8, 2017

Pending

NWMLS #1158426

—
Jul 10, 2017

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1158426

$169,999—
Nov 22, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #210212583

$145,000—
May 13, 2002

Sold

NWMLS #22017360

$50,600—
Feb 25, 2002

Pending

NWMLS #22017360

—
Feb 8, 2002

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #22017360

$55,000—
Mar 7, 2000

Sold

NWMLS #20000533

$67,500—
Jan 30, 2000

Pending

NWMLS #20000533

—
Dec 30, 1999

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #20000533

$67,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/10/2026

Price Change

NWMLS #2465844

$330,000
01/06/2026

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2465844

$370,000
09/19/2022

Sold

NWMLS #1977839

$372,549
09/13/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1497829228

$372,549

+18.0% / yr

08/11/2022

Pending

NWMLS #1977839

—
08/02/2022

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1977839

$379,950
09/19/2017

Sold

NWMLS #1158426

$163,000
09/18/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #605490554

$163,000

+1.1% / yr

08/08/2017

Pending

NWMLS #1158426

—
07/10/2017

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1158426

$169,999
11/22/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #210212583

$145,000
05/13/2002

Sold

NWMLS #22017360

$50,600
02/25/2002

Pending

NWMLS #22017360

—
02/08/2002

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #22017360

$55,000
03/07/2000

Sold

NWMLS #20000533

$67,500
01/30/2000

Pending

NWMLS #20000533

—
12/30/1999

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #20000533

$67,500

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

Public Records for 1916 Martin Luther King Junior Way

Taxable ValueLand$184,300Additions$103,400Total$287,700
Tax Record2025$3,137 ($261 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt728 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt728 SqFtStories1Lot Size2,850 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1895Year Renovated2017ZoningR3CountyPIERCEAPN2019220040

Schools near 1916 Martin Luther King Junior Way

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 - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Edna Travis Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Hilltop Heritage Middle School
Public6 to 8

Stadium High School
Public9 to 12

Tacoma Online High School
Public9 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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1916 Martin Luther King Junior Way is a single family home for sale in Tacoma, WA 98405. This property was listed for sale on January 6, 2026 by Unique Lifestyle Realty, it's currently listed at $330,000. It has been on the market for a total of 72 days and was last sold on September 19, 2022. This listing's school district is Tacoma School District. Nearby schools include Edna Travis Elementary, Hilltop Heritage Middle School and Stadium High School. 1916 Martin Luther King Junior Way is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 760 sqft single family home built in 1895.

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