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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,193 sqft
8521 John Dower Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.18 acresLot Size
1978Year Built
$223/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Excellent home in a convenient Lakewood area has easy access to freeways, shopping, JBLM and is walkable w/ new sidewalks. This well maintained home has had recent improvements such as roof replacement, newer furnace, water heater and very recently a new heat pump for air conditioning. Three bedrooms and two baths on the main plus lower level has a big bonus room that could a bonus room and an extra bedroom with a little work and a 3/4 bath. Attached two car garage with work shop area and auto door...Excellent home in a convenient Lakewood area has easy access to freeways, shopping, JBLM and is walkable w/ new sidewalks. This well maintained home has had recent improvements such as roof replacement, newer furnace, water heater and very recently a new heat pump for air conditioning. Three bedrooms and two baths on the main plus lower level has a big bonus room that could a bonus room and an extra bedroom with a little work and a 3/4 bath. Attached two car garage with work shop area and auto door openers, a big fenced back yard that houses a very nice shed. This is a perfect opportunity for a slight cosmetic fixer that has had all the important things done, have fun making it your own style! Classic Hoover Home, and original owners.
  • Listed by: Suzanne Mihal 253.752.7777 tacomamain@cbbain.com • Coldwell Banker Bain
Listing closed: 08/20/2021 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 1803835

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$569,250

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

95.9%

Lakewood, WA

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Location

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Sold By Skyline Properties, Inc.

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Property Information for 8521 John Dower Road Southwest

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,438 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Community Name: Lakewood
  • School District: Clover Park
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 2
  • Total Covered Parking: 2
  • Entry Date: 07-09-2021
  • Energy Source: Electric
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,800 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 14 - Split Entry
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Outbuildings, Patio
  • Area: 37 - Lakewood
  • Elementary School: Dower Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lochburn Mid
  • High School: Clover Park High
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: From Bridgeport way head west on Custer Rd, turn left on John Dower Rd S.W. home is about a 1/4 mile down on the left.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Split
  • Direction Faces: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2021
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
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 1
  • 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: 2
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: Daylight
  • Features: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Water Heater Location: Utility room
  • Room and Floor: Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Lower, Bonus Room-Lower, Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Split, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Master Bedroom-Main, Utility Room-Main, Bedroom-Main
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Bathroom Full, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Kitchen With Eating Space, Master Bedroom, Utility Room, Bedroom
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Central A/C,Forced Air,Heat Pump
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: Tacoma Public Utility
  • Sewer Company: Pierce County
  • Water Company: Lakewood Water
  • 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
  • Builder Name: Hoover Homes
  • Level: Multi/Split
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • Construction Methods: Standard Frame
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Public Records
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1978
  • Photos Count: 40
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 5230000411
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2193
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2128
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 2193.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant

Property History for 8521 John Dower Road Southwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 20, 2021

Sold

NWMLS #1803835

$490,000
Aug 19, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1469506624

$490,000
Jul 21, 2021

Pending

NWMLS #1803835

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/20/2021

Sold

NWMLS #1803835

$490,000
08/19/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1469506624

$490,000
07/21/2021

Pending

NWMLS #1803835

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

Public Records for 8521 John Dower Road Southwest

Taxable ValueLand$210,100Additions$310,700Total$520,800
Tax Record2025$5,413 ($451 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.8Total Finished SqFt2,128 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,128 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978Year Renovated1993ZoningR3CountyPIERCEAPN523000-0-411

Schools near 8521 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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