445 Buena Vista Ave

1,745 Sq. Ft.
$358 / Sq. Ft.
1,745
Sq. Ft.
$358
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Enjoy the beauty of the trees as you overlook the rooftops from your new picture window in the cutest home that has been transformed into a cozy oasis. New luxury vinyl plank throughout the first floor flows into the kitchen that has been updated with new tile floors, cabinet hardware, the addition of a vent above the stove and a warm, wooden backsplash that compliments the island crafted with the original wood from the 1960's. Upper deck off the kitchen leads to a spacious backyard that can be accessed...Enjoy the beauty of the trees as you overlook the rooftops from your new picture window in the cutest home that has been transformed into a cozy oasis. New luxury vinyl plank throughout the first floor flows into the kitchen that has been updated with new tile floors, cabinet hardware, the addition of a vent above the stove and a warm, wooden backsplash that compliments the island crafted with the original wood from the 1960's. Upper deck off the kitchen leads to a spacious backyard that can be accessed from a separate entrance to the fully-finished basement that is perfect for roommates or extra income as an Airbnb. New roof installed in the spring and fresh exterior paint, electrical panel, washer & dryer make this home move-in ready!

Property Details for 445 Buena Vista Avenue

Community Name
Fircrest
School District
Tacoma
View
Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
1
Total Covered Parking
1
Entry Date
09-18-2025
Energy Source
Natural Gas
Sewer
Sewer Connected
LISTING UPDATED: 12/20/2025 10:11 AM

Property Details for 445 Buena Vista Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #2435141
Days on Market69
Cumulative Days on Market69
Taxes$4,735 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1964
Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF
CountyPierce County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Better Properties Real Estate

Sold By Windermere Prof Partners

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Building Information for 445 Buena Vista Avenue

Stories-Year Built1964Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,483 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,088

Property Taxes

$395

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 445 Buena Vista Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, Patio
  • Area: 35 - University Place
  • Elementary School: Whittier
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wainwright Intermediate
  • High School: Foss
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: GPS-friendly
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: Yes
  • Parking Type: Carport-Attached, Off Street
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Off Street
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 1
  • 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: 1
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Floor Covering: Laminate, Vinyl Plank
  • Basement: Finished
  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Basement
  • Room and Floor: Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Utility Room-Lower, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Lower, Bedroom-Lower, Bedroom-Main, None-None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Trash Compactor, Washer(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Tank
  • Room List: Entry Hall, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom, None
  • Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood Products
  • Roof: Composition, See Remarks
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Trash Compactor,Washer(s)
  • Security Features: Fully Fenced
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: Tacoma Power
  • Sewer Company: City of Fircrest
  • Water Company: City of Fircrest
  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Lot Topography: Partial Slope
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Pierce County
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1998
  • Photos Count: 34
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Lot Number: 46
  • Lot Size Source: Pierce County
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 7160202080
  • Building Condition: Remodeled
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1745
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1745
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 1745.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Multi Family
Financing / Income and Expenses
  • Leased Equipment: Security System
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 445 Buena Vista Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 19, 2025

Sold

NWMLS #2435141

$625,000—
Nov 26, 2025

Pending

NWMLS #2435141

—
Sep 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2435141

$625,000—
Aug 11, 2023

Sold

NWMLS #2134478

$620,000—
Aug 1, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1516426275

$620,000

+16.8% / yr

Jul 14, 2023

Pending

NWMLS #2134478

—
Jul 6, 2023

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2134478

$620,000—
Jun 3, 2020

Sold

NWMLS #1594179

$378,000—
May 27, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #668880237

$378,000—
May 1, 2020

Pending

NWMLS #1594179

—
Apr 30, 2020

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1594179

$359,950—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/19/2025

Sold

NWMLS #2435141

$625,000
11/26/2025

Pending

NWMLS #2435141

—
09/18/2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2435141

$625,000
08/11/2023

Sold

NWMLS #2134478

$620,000
08/01/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1516426275

$620,000

+16.8% / yr

07/14/2023

Pending

NWMLS #2134478

—
07/06/2023

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2134478

$620,000
06/03/2020

Sold

NWMLS #1594179

$378,000
05/27/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #668880237

$378,000
05/01/2020

Pending

NWMLS #1594179

—
04/30/2020

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1594179

$359,950

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

Public Records for 445 Buena Vista Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$247,500Additions$256,900Total$504,400
Tax Record2025$4,735 ($395 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,137 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,137 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964Year Renovated1980ZoningR6CountyPIERCEAPN7160202080Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 445 Buena Vista Avenue

This home is within Tacoma School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 4 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Whittier Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Wainwright Intermediate School
Public4 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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