871 S 45th St

1,256 Sq. Ft.
$263 / Sq. Ft.
1,256
Sq. Ft.
$263
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Great opportunity for investors, flippers, or buyers seeking a value-add project in a desirable Tacoma neighborhood. This fixer-upper offers solid potential for renovation and resale or long-term rental. The property needs work throughout and is priced accordingly, making it ideal for a full rehab or strategic renovation. Convenient location with easy access to major arterials, shopping, schools, and transit. Strong demand in the area supports multiple exit strategies. Bring your contractor and vision...Great opportunity for investors, flippers, or buyers seeking a value-add project in a desirable Tacoma neighborhood. This fixer-upper offers solid potential for renovation and resale or long-term rental. The property needs work throughout and is priced accordingly, making it ideal for a full rehab or strategic renovation. Convenient location with easy access to major arterials, shopping, schools, and transit. Strong demand in the area supports multiple exit strategies. Bring your contractor and vision to unlock the upside. Property sold as-is. Cash or rehab financing preferred. Buyer to verify all information to their satisfaction.
  1. Listed by Angelia Porietis • Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC

Property Details for 871 South 45th Street

Community Name
Tacoma
School District
Tacoma
Number of Assigned Spaces
0
Total Covered Parking
0
Entry Date
01-27-2026
Energy Source
Natural Gas
Sewer
Sewer Connected
LISTING UPDATED: 02/03/2026 05:04 AM

Property Details for 871 South 45th Street

StatusActive
MLS #2472487
Days on Market27
Cumulative Days on Market27
Taxes$3,499 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1918
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,300 SF
CountyPierce County

Location

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Building Information for 871 South 45th Street

Stories-Year Built1918Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,300 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,900 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,608

Property Taxes

$292

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 871 South 45th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Area: 45 - South Tacoma
  • Elementary School: Whitman
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Lincoln High
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: From I-5: Take the S 38th St exit, head west, then south to S 45th St.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Parking Type: None
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: None
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: 1
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Room and Floor: Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Bedroom-Main, Living Room-Main, Bedroom-None
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Forced Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Room List: Entry Hall, Kitchen With Eating Space, Bathroom Full, Bedroom, Living Room
  • Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood Products
  • Roof: Composition
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: TPU
  • Sewer Company: TPU
  • Water Company: TPu
  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One and One Half
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Tax assessor
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1986
  • Photos Count: 2
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 8935025670
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1256
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1256
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 1256.0
  • 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 871 South 45th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 27, 2026

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2472487

$330,000—
Sep 26, 2017

Sold

NWMLS #1175304

$140,000—
Sep 25, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #605990799

$140,000—
Sep 20, 2017

Pending

NWMLS #1175304

—
Aug 8, 2017

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1175304

$150,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/27/2026

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2472487

$330,000
09/26/2017

Sold

NWMLS #1175304

$140,000
09/25/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #605990799

$140,000
09/20/2017

Pending

NWMLS #1175304

—
08/08/2017

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1175304

$150,000

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

Public Records for 871 South 45th Street

Taxable ValueLand$186,300Additions$134,700Total$321,000
Tax Record2025$3,498 ($292 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt920 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt920 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,300 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1918Year Renovated1980ZoningR2CountyPIERCEAPN8935025670Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 871 South 45th 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 - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Whitman Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Angelo Giaudrone Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lincoln High School
Public9 to 12

Tacoma Online High School
Public9 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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871 South 45th Street is a single family home for sale in Tacoma, WA 98418. This property was listed for sale on January 27, 2026 by Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC, it's currently listed at $330,000. It has been on the market for a total of 27 days and was last sold on September 26, 2017. This listing's school district is Tacoma School District. Nearby schools include Whitman Elementary School, Angelo Giaudrone Middle School and Lincoln High School. 871 South 45th Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,256 sqft single family home built in 1918.

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