Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,092 sqft$280/sqft
636 S Rochester St, Tacoma, WA 98465
Single FamilyProperty Type
7,000 sq ftLot Size
1942Year Built
$280/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Updated Highlands Rambler with amazing features that include but not limited to: large functional kitchen w SS appliances, new flooring, separate utility room, 3 beds/1.75 baths, large fenced in yard with fruit tress and a sunny back porch, detached garage for car or shop space, large driveway w room for an RV. This home is located in a lovely neighborhood w plenty of parking making this a great home.Updated Highlands Rambler with amazing features that include but not limited to: large functional kitchen w SS appliances, new flooring, separate utility room, 3 beds/1.75 baths, large fenced in yard with fruit tress and a sunny back porch, detached garage for car or shop space, large driveway w room for an RV. This home is located in a lovely neighborhood w plenty of parking making this a great home.
  • Listed by: Arielle Albinger 425.285.1324 notices@sterlingjohnstonre.com • Sterling Johnston Real Estate
Listing closed: 04/15/2019 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 1395323

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$352,000

Avg days on market

5

Sale-to-list ratio

104.7%

Tacoma, WA

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Location

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Sold By Keller Williams Realty PS

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Property Information for 636 South Rochester Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,212 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Community Name: Highlands
  • School District: Tacoma
  • View: Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 1
  • Total Covered Parking: 1
  • Entry Date: 01-02-2019
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 7,000 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Patio
  • Area: 31 - West Tacoma
  • Elementary School: Geiger
  • Middle Or Junior School: Truman
  • High School: Foss
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: From WA 16 and 6th Ave, go West to S Rochester, then South on Rochester to 636, home on the right.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2018
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
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: 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: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplaces Lower: 0
  • Fireplaces Main: 0
  • Fireplaces Upper: 0
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Wall to Wall Carpet, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room
  • Water Heater Location: Utility Room
  • Room and Floor: Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main, Living Room-Main, Bedroom-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Utility Room-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Dining Room-Main, Master Bedroom-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: No
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Kitchen With Eating Space, Bathroom Three Quarter, Living Room, Bedroom, Entry Hall, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Dining Room, Master Bedroom
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood, Wood Products
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • 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
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • First Right Of Refusal: true
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1971
  • Photos Count: 25
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Lot Size Source: Realist
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 4485000450
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1092
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1092
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 1092.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Multi Family
Financing / Income and Expenses
  • Leased Equipment: N/A
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant

Property History for 636 South Rochester Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 15, 2019

Sold

NWMLS #1395323

$306,000
Apr 2, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #642899153

$306,000

+28.2% / yr

Mar 15, 2019

Pending

NWMLS #1395323

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/15/2019

Sold

NWMLS #1395323

$306,000
04/02/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #642899153

$306,000

+28.2% / yr

03/15/2019

Pending

NWMLS #1395323

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

Public Records for 636 South Rochester Street

Taxable ValueLand$253,100Additions$178,300Total$431,400
Tax Record2026$4,780 ($398 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.8Total Finished SqFt1,092 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,092 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942Year Renovated2000ZoningR2CountyPIERCEAPN448500-0-450

Schools near 636 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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