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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,381 sqft
8515 John Dower Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.21 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$103/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Immaculate 4 Bdrm 2.5 bath home is well maintained. Upstairs: master bed & bath suite, 2walk-in closets + walk-in attic storage. Main floor: formal lvgrm, gas f/p; large modern kit w/solid oak cabinets; sizable util & pantry areas. Spacious familyrm opens to deck, patio, landscaped backyard & shop area. Fully fenced yd has sprklr sys. Addtl amenities: ceiling fans, cove ceilings, solid wd millwork. Recent updates: roof 2007; high efficiency furnace & FP 2008; exterior doors, lights & paint 2009.Immaculate 4 Bdrm 2.5 bath home is well maintained. Upstairs: master bed & bath suite, 2walk-in closets + walk-in attic storage. Main floor: formal lvgrm, gas f/p; large modern kit w/solid oak cabinets; sizable util & pantry areas. Spacious familyrm opens to deck, patio, landscaped backyard & shop area. Fully fenced yd has sprklr sys. Addtl amenities: ceiling fans, cove ceilings, solid wd millwork. Recent updates: roof 2007; high efficiency furnace & FP 2008; exterior doors, lights & paint 2009.
  • Listed by: Lori Tetreault 253.671.8900 • Windermere Commencement Assoc.
  • Listed by: Dick Beeson 253.671.8900 • Windermere Commencement Assoc.
Listing closed: 08/17/2010 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 38206

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$585,000

Avg days on market

43

Sale-to-list ratio

96.7%

Lakewood, WA

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Location

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Property Information for 8515 John Dower Road Southwest

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,817 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Community Name: Lakewood
  • School District: Clover Park
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 0
  • Total Covered Parking: 0
  • Entry Date: 03-11-2010
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 9,148 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio, RV Parking, Shop, Sprinkler System
  • Area: 37 - Lakewood
  • Block: 4
  • Elementary School: Dower Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lochburn Mid
  • High School: Clover Park High
  • Directions: S on 74th which turns into Custer Rd, left on John Dower Rd, home on left.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2009
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Type: RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking
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Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • 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: 1
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 1
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Lower: 0
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Fireplaces Upper: 0
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Master, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, High Tech Cabling, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Water Heater Location: Electric/Hallway Closet
  • Room and Floor: Master Bedroom-Upper, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Bonus Room-Main, Family Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Utility Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Den/Office-Main, Living Room-Main, Bedroom-Main, Bathroom Full-Upper, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Half-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Water Heater Type: Electric/Hallway Closet
  • Room List: Master Bedroom, Kitchen With Eating Space, Bonus Room, Family Room, Dining Room, Utility Room, Entry Hall, Den/Office, Living Room, Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Half
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood, Wood Products
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: City Light/PSE (Gas)
  • Sewer Company: Pierce County
  • Water Company: Lakewood Water District
  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Property and Assessments
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Lot Topography: Level,Terraces
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Tax Records
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 1
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Paved
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 5230000400
  • Building Condition: Very Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2381
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2381
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 2381.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Multi Family
Building Details
  • Number Of Units Total: 0
Financing / Income and Expenses
  • Leased Equipment: None
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 8515 John Dower Road Southwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 17, 2010

Sold

NWMLS #38206

$245,000
Aug 11, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #294257050

$245,000
Mar 11, 2010

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #38206

$260,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/17/2010

Sold

NWMLS #38206

$245,000
08/11/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #294257050

$245,000
03/11/2010

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #38206

$260,000

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

Public Records for 8515 John Dower Road Southwest

Taxable ValueLand$216,400Additions$281,100Total$497,500
Tax Record2025$5,279 ($440 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,381 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,381 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1986ZoningR3CountyPIERCEAPN523000-0-400

Schools near 8515 John Dower Road Southwest

This home is within Clover Park 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
Dower Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Lochburn Middle School
Public6 to 8

Clover Park High School
Public9 to 12

Harrison Preparatory School
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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