Last Sold Price
2 beds728 sqft$574/sqft
823 S Rochester St, Tacoma, WA 98465

Description

Charming and fully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home featuring an additional 300 sq ft heated detached finished space—perfect for a home office, media room, craft area, or second living space. With updated wiring and complete replumbing, this home blends modern comfort with peace of mind. Enjoy the spacious backyard with a firepit and mature landscaping, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The 1-car detached garage/shop adds versatility for projects or extra storage. Located on a quiet street, this...Charming and fully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home featuring an additional 300 sq ft heated detached finished space—perfect for a home office, media room, craft area, or second living space. With updated wiring and complete replumbing, this home blends modern comfort with peace of mind. Enjoy the spacious backyard with a firepit and mature landscaping, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The 1-car detached garage/shop adds versatility for projects or extra storage. Located on a quiet street, this property offers endless possibilities, including potential for an ADU conversion. A rare find with style, space, and flexibility!
LISTING CLOSED: 11/24/2025 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. Merrill Kelley

    Merrill Kelley

    Listing Agent

    Redfin

    P: (253)-691-0000

Property Details for 823 South Rochester Street

Status
MLS #
2452018
Days on Market
3
Cumulative Days on Market
3
Taxes
$4,114 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1942
Lot Size
0.16 AC / 7,000 SF
Community Name
Narrows
School District
Tacoma
Number of Assigned Spaces
1
Total Covered Parking
1
Entry Date
11-06-2025
Energy Source
Electric
Sewer
Sewer Connected

Location

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Sold By Keller Williams Rty Tacoma

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Building Information for 823 South Rochester Street

Stories-Year Built1942Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 7,000 SF

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Property Information for 823 South Rochester Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Fenced-Fully, Outbuildings
  • Area: 31 - West Tacoma
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Google GPS works great!
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Driveway Parking, Garage-Detached
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Detached Garage
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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
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Double Pane/Storm Window, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Utility Room
  • Room and Floor: Bedroom-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Utility Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Family Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Utility Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Family Room, Entry Hall
  • Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • Security Features: Fully Fenced
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: TPU
  • Sewer Company: TPU
  • Water Company: TPU
  • Power Production Type: Electric
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Realist - Buyer to Verify
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1992
  • Photos Count: 27
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Lot Size Source: Realist - Buyer to Verify
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 4485001970
  • Calculated Square Footage: 728
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 728
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 728.0
  • 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 823 South Rochester Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 24, 2025

Sold

NWMLS #2452018

$418,000
Nov 21, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1920960735

$418,000

+4.4% / yr

Nov 9, 2025

Pending

NWMLS #2452018

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/24/2025

Sold

NWMLS #2452018

$418,000
11/21/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1920960735

$418,000

+4.4% / yr

11/09/2025

Pending

NWMLS #2452018

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

Public Records for 823 South Rochester Street

Taxable ValueLand$253,100Additions$141,200Total$394,300
Tax Record2025$4,114 ($343 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt728 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt728 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942Year Renovated2014ZoningR2CountyPIERCEAPN448500-1-970

Schools near 823 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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