5225 S J St

Tacoma, WA 98408

$550,000
Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,517 Sq. Ft.
$363 / Sq. Ft.
1,517
Sq. Ft.
$363
per Sq. Ft.
Pending Inspection
Pending Inspection
a car parked in front of white house
a front view of a house with a yard
a kitchen with a refrigerator stove and a sink
a room with a window
an empty room with wooden floor and windows
a view of an empty room with wooden floor and a window
a view of room with window and wooden floor
a bathroom with a sink and a toilet
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
an empty room with a window
a view of a room with window
an empty room with a window
a front view of a house with garden
an empty room with wooden floor and windows
an empty room with wooden floor and windows
a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stove top oven
an empty room with wooden floor and mirror
a view of an empty room with wooden floor and a window
an empty room with wooden floor and windows
a bathroom with a toilet and a bathtub
a bathroom with a toilet sink and mirror
a utility room with dryer and washer
Listing provided courtesy of Contrada Properties

Description

Investor alert, 7% cap rate on a turn key, low maintenance rental, existing house, rehabbed in 2019 and 2 year old DADU, both are 2 bed 1 bath with washers and dryers, utilities are metered separately and tenants pay bill directly. Current leases signed through August and September of 2026. Potential to condo and sell separately.Investor alert, 7% cap rate on a turn key, low maintenance rental, existing house, rehabbed in 2019 and 2 year old DADU, both are 2 bed 1 bath with washers and dryers, utilities are metered separately and tenants pay bill directly. Current leases signed through August and September of 2026. Potential to condo and sell separately.
  1. Listed by Chris Leighton • Contrada Properties

Property Details for 5225 South J Street

Community Name
South Tacoma
School District
Tacoma
Number of Assigned Spaces
2
Total Covered Parking
0
Entry Date
11-06-2025
Energy Source
Electric
Sewer
Sewer Connected
LISTING UPDATED: 12/10/2025 12:07 PM

Property Details for 5225 South J Street

StatusPending Inspection
MLS #2453186
Days on Market34
Cumulative Days on Market34
Taxes$4,489 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income
Year Built1908
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,697 SF
CountyPierce County

Location

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Building Information for 5225 South J Street

Stories2Residences2Year Built1908Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,697 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,092 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,718

Property Taxes

$374

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5225 South J Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 52 - Duplex
  • Site Features: Fenced-Fully, Gas Available
  • Area: 51 - South Tacoma
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: S. 56th St, North on J St, Home on Right
  • Leased Items: None
  • Property Sub Type: MULT
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Number of Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 0
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Floor Covering: Laminate
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless, Wall Unit(s)
  • FIRPTA: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Cement Planked, Wood Products
  • Roof: Composition
  • Security Features: Fully Fenced
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water/Sewer/Garbage: 331
  • Power Company: TPU
  • Sewer Company: TPU
  • Water Company: TPU
  • Power Production Type: Electric
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Methods: Advanced Wall
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: tax
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 2024
  • Photos Count: 22
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Lot Size Source: tax
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 7785004582
  • Building Condition: Remodeled
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1517
  • Structure Type: Duplex
  • Square Footage Finished: 0
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 1517.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Green Energy Efficient: Advanced Wall
Multi Family
Building Details
  • Number of Uncovered Spaces: 2
  • Number of Stories in Building: 2
  • Vacancy Rate: 5
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Units Below Grade: false
  • Units In Building Total: 2
Financing / Income and Expenses
  • Electric Expense: $0
  • Total Expenses: 6128
  • Gross Adjusted Income: 38872
  • Gross Rent Multiplier: 12
  • Gross Scheduled Income: $45,000
  • Insurance Expense: $1,308
  • Net Operating Income: $38,872
  • Other Expenses: $0
  • Total Monthly Income: 3750
  • Fuel Expense: $0
Unit 1
  • Name Unit 1: A
  • Washer/Dryer Unit 1: true
  • Range/Oven Unit 1: true
  • Refrigerator Unit 1: true
  • Dishwasher Unit 1: true
  • Square Feet Unit 1: 892
  • Rent Unit 1: $1,950.00
  • Bedrooms Unit 1: 2
  • Bathrooms Unit 1: 1
Unit 2
  • Name Unit 2: B
  • Washer/Dryer Unit 2: true
  • Range/Oven Unit 2: true
  • Refrigerator Unit 2: true
  • Dishwasher Unit 2: true
  • Square Feet Unit 2: 625
  • Rent Unit 2: $1,800.00
  • Bedrooms Unit 2: 2
  • Bathrooms Unit 2: 1
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Tenant
  • Leasable Area: 1517.0

Property History for 5225 South J Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 10, 2025

Pending

NWMLS #2453186

—
Nov 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2453186

$550,000—
Apr 17, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #643679074

$151,000

+2.4% / yr

Mar 6, 2017

Sold

NWMLS #946653

$125,000—
Mar 2, 2017

Pending

NWMLS #946653

—
May 20, 2016

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #946653

$135,000—
May 16, 2016

Sold

NWMLS #930449

$141,000—
May 6, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #570912879

$141,000

+4.7% / yr

Apr 25, 2016

Pending

NWMLS #930449

—
Apr 23, 2016

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #930449

$139,900—
Oct 31, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #102773883

$75,621—
Oct 31, 2002

Sold

NWMLS #22088602

$65,000—
Oct 8, 2002

Pending

NWMLS #22088602

—
Jul 14, 2002

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #22088602

$72,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/10/2025

Pending

NWMLS #2453186

—
11/06/2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2453186

$550,000
04/17/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #643679074

$151,000

+2.4% / yr

03/06/2017

Sold

NWMLS #946653

$125,000
03/02/2017

Pending

NWMLS #946653

—
05/20/2016

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #946653

$135,000
05/16/2016

Sold

NWMLS #930449

$141,000
05/06/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #570912879

$141,000

+4.7% / yr

04/25/2016

Pending

NWMLS #930449

—
04/23/2016

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #930449

$139,900
10/31/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #102773883

$75,621
10/31/2002

Sold

NWMLS #22088602

$65,000
10/08/2002

Pending

NWMLS #22088602

—
07/14/2002

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #22088602

$72,500

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

Public Records for 5225 South J Street

Taxable ValueLand$189,700Additions$222,500Total$412,200
Tax Record2025$4,489 ($374 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt672 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt672 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,697 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1908Year Renovated2019CountyPIERCEAPN7785004582

Schools near 5225 South J Street

This home is within Tacoma School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mann Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Lincoln High School
Public - 9 to 12
School of Industrial Design Engineering And Art (iDEA)
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mann Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Angelo Giaudrone Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lincoln High School
Public9 to 12

School of Industrial Design Engineering And Art (iDEA)
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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