8204 42nd St W
$775,000
Price
3
Beds
3
Baths
3,789 Sq. Ft.
$205 / Sq. Ft.
3,789
Sq. Ft.
$205
per Sq. Ft.
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Description
Welcome to the ultimate family retreat in University Place! This spacious home is designed for comfort, fun, & togetherness, featuring a sparkling pool, two hot tubs, and a sauna for year-round relaxation. With 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, an office, den, and daylight basement lounge, there’s plenty of space for multi-generational living or hosting gatherings for family and friends. Two wet bars make entertaining effortless, while the large deck and enclosed backyard; complete with lush fruit trees, create...Welcome to the ultimate family retreat in University Place! This spacious home is designed for comfort, fun, & togetherness, featuring a sparkling pool, two hot tubs, and a sauna for year-round relaxation. With 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, an office, den, and daylight basement lounge, there’s plenty of space for multi-generational living or hosting gatherings for family and friends. Two wet bars make entertaining effortless, while the large deck and enclosed backyard; complete with lush fruit trees, create a private outdoor oasis. Set on a large 15,246 sq. ft. lot in a desirable neighborhood just minutes from schools, shopping, and dining, this home offers the perfect blend of convenience and retreat-style living. Schedule your private tour today!
Property Details for 8204 42nd Street West
Community Name
University Place
School DistrictUniversity Place
Number of Assigned Spaces2
Total Covered Parking2
Entry Date08-22-2025
Energy SourceNatural Gas,Wood
SewerSeptic Tank
LISTING UPDATED: 12/01/2025 02:27 PM
Property Details for 8204 42nd Street West
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 2423327 |
| Days on Market | 115 |
| Cumulative Days on Market | 115 |
| Taxes | $9,696 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential |
| Year Built | 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 AC / 15,246 SF |
| County | Pierce County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Location
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Building Information for 8204 42nd Street West
Stories-Year Built1975Building Size-Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,246 SF
Payment Calculator
$4,638 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
Principal and Interest
$3,830
Property Taxes
$808
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 8204 42nd Street West
Summary
Location and General Information
- Style: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Building Information: Built On Lot
- Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, High Speed Internet, Hot Tub/Spa
- Area: 33 - University Place
- Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
- Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
- High School: Buyer To Verify
- Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
- Directions: GPS Friendly. From highway 16, go south on Bridgeport, right on 40th St, left on Elwood Dr. W, left on 42 St W, drive to end of street - house is on the right
- Property Sub Type: RESI
- View: No
- Waterfront: No
- Entry Location: Main
- Direction Faces: North
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Year: 2025
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Carport: No
- Garage: Yes
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Garage-Attached
- Open Parking: No
- Parking Features: Attached Garage
Virtual Tour
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=f4qLFEq1HsS&brand=0&mls=1&
- Virtual Tour URL Description: Virtual Tour
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
- Half Bathrooms: 0
- Full Baths Lower: 0
- Full Baths Main: 2
- Full Baths Upper: 1
- 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: 2
Bedroom Information
- Bedrooms Main: 1
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
- Bedrooms Lower: 0
- Bedrooms Possible: 3
Interior Features
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Fireplaces Main: 1
- Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
- Basement: Daylight
- Features: Dining Room, Fireplace, Hot Tub/Spa, Sauna, Security System, Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar
- Room and Floor: Bonus Room-Lower, Den/Office-Main, Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Family Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-None, Utility Room-Main, Bathroom Full-None, Bathroom Full-Main, Bedroom-None, Bedroom-Main
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Cooling: No
- Cooling: None
- Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Heating: Yes
- Heating: Forced Air, Stove/Free Standing
- Spa: Yes
- FIRPTA: No
- Room List: Bonus Room, Den/Office, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Family Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bedroom
- Number Of Showers: 2
Exterior Features
- Exterior: Metal/Vinyl, Wood Products
- Roof: Composition
- Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
- Pool: In Ground
- Pool Type: In-Ground
- Security Features: Fully Fenced, Security System
Property
Utilities
- Water Source: Public
- Power Company: PSE
- Sewer Company: Septic
- Water Company: TPU
- Power Production Type: Natural Gas, Wood
Property and Assessments
- New Construction YN: No
- Senior Exemption: No
- Zoning Jurisdiction: City
- Foundation: Poured Concrete, Slab
- Level: Two
- Lot Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- First Right Of Refusal: false
- MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
- Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
- Senior Community: No
- Special Listing Conditions: None
- Year Built Effective: 1991
- Photos Count: 40
Lot Information
- Lot Details: Dead End Street, Secluded
- Lot Size Source: Realist
- Parcel Number Free Text: 0220153184
- Building Condition: Fair
- Calculated Square Footage: 3789
- Structure Type: House
- Square Footage Finished: 3789
- Square Footage Unfinished: 0
- Vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space
- Building Area Total: 3789.0
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Type: Residential
- Elevation Units: Feet
- Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
- Occupant Type: Owner
- Land Lease: No
Property History for 8204 42nd Street West
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | Price Change NWMLS #2423327 | $775,000 | — |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Price Change NWMLS #2423327 | $849,000 | — |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Price Change NWMLS #2423327 | $899,000 | — |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Listed (Active) NWMLS #2423327 | $924,950 | — |
| Nov 5, 2002 | Sold NWMLS #22053181 | $239,000 | — |
| Sep 27, 2002 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #100366025 | $239,900 | — |
| Aug 1, 2002 | Pending NWMLS #22053181 | — | |
| May 1, 2002 | Listed (Active) NWMLS #22053181 | $259,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 | Price Change NWMLS #2423327 | $775,000 |
| 09/30/2025 | Price Change NWMLS #2423327 | $849,000 |
| 09/18/2025 | Price Change NWMLS #2423327 | $899,000 |
| 08/22/2025 | Listed (Active) NWMLS #2423327 | $924,950 |
| 11/05/2002 | Sold NWMLS #22053181 | $239,000 |
| 09/27/2002 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #100366025 | $239,900 |
| 08/01/2002 | Pending NWMLS #22053181 | — |
| 05/01/2002 | Listed (Active) NWMLS #22053181 | $259,900 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 8204 42nd Street West
Taxable ValueLand$305,100Additions$548,600Total$853,700
Tax Record2025$9,696 ($808 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt3,789 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,925 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt864 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,246 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1975Year Renovated2008ZoningR1CountyPIERCEAPN0220153184Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 8204 42nd Street West
This home is within University Place School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 4 | |||
| Public - | PK to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 7 | |||
| Public - | 8 to 9 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Evergreen Primary School PublicPK to 4 | ||
Sunset Primary School PublicPK to 4 | ||
Drum Intermediate School Public5 to 7 | ||
Curtis Junior High School Public8 to 9 |
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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