Listed by Christine Hudson • Redfin.
FOR SALE
$850,000
Est. $4,311/mo3 bd•1.5 ba•2,000 sq ft
1912 N Steele Street, Tacoma, WA 98406
• Listed 2026-05-15•16 days on market
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About this home
Beautifully preserved, gorgeous and thoughtfully updated National Historic Home in Tacoma’s highly desirable North End. Ideally located within minutes to local coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and newly built Lowell Elementary. Designed by noted architect I. J. Knapp and originally known as “The Smith House,” this residence reflects the same timeless craftsmanship seen in Knapp’s celebrated work on the Seymour Conservatory at Wright Park. Rich in architectural character, this remarkable 3 bed/1.5 bath home showcases original moldings, millwork, and period details rarely found in such impeccable condition. Light-filled living spaces, along with the inviting front porch, capture picturesque views of Commencement Bay. The beautifully landscaped yard offers a stunning expansive courtyard with mature landscaping, including an incredible 100 year old Rose Bush. The back yard also has a lovely detached studio featuring custom woodwork and handcrafted doors. Lovingly maintained to the highest standards, the home seamlessly blends historic integrity with modern comfort, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator designed to complement the original cabinetry, historically accurate light fixtures, and a Cape Hatteras 4-tab roof. A truly rare opportunity to own one of Tacoma’s most distinctive and architecturally significant homes.
Property type
Single Family
Year built
1909
Interior
2,000 sq ft
Lot size
0.1148 acres
Parking
None
Price / sq ft
$425
Heating90%+ High Efficiency, Ductless, Heat Pump, Wall Furnace
CoolingHeat Pump
Property taxes$7,418/yr (est.)
Listed by Christine Hudson • Redfin
Listing updated: May 18, 2026 at 11:01am
RexMont checked: moments ago
Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2503448
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Schools
Ratings via SchoolDigger- School #265987534Public · Grades PK-5 · 6.8 mi · State rank 975 of 1,0001/10
- School #376624685Public · Grades 6-8 · 3.8 mi · State rank 547 of 1,0006/10
- School #1011223839Public · Grades 11-12 · 8.8 mi—
Schools shown are the nearest public Elementary, Middle, and High school for this property. School district boundaries change — verify the assigned school with the district before purchasing.
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5 recent nearby sales, priced between $485K and $957K.
Sold Jun 27, 2025
$485,000Last sold price
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1506 N Stevens Street, Tacoma, WA 98406
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Sold Jun 30, 2025
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Property details
Interior features
- Dining Room
- Fireplace
- French Doors
- Security System
- Skylight(s)
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Water Heater
- Fireplace (wood burning)
- Unfinished basement
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Refrigerator
- Stove(s)/Range(s)
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms total
Bathrooms
- 1 full bathroom
- 1 half bathroom
Flooring
- Hardwood
- Softwood
- Stone
Heating & cooling
- 90%+ High Efficiency heating
- Ductless heating
- Heat Pump heating
- Wall Furnace heating
- Heat Pump cooling
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Mortgage payment forecast
$5,142 per month
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Market pulse
Tacoma is a balanced market.
Supply and demand are roughly in balance. Neither side has a clear edge.
Buyer's marketSeller's market
Offer insight: Well-priced homes draw multiple offers; others sell close to asking.
List to sale price: Sale-vs-list ratio data not available for this area.
Time on market: The average home goes pending in around 22 days.
Recent sales nearby
Within 1 mile · last 6 months$710,000 Sold
1 day ago
•Single Family
3116 3118 N 8th Street, Tacoma, WA 98406
1%
Under list
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Days on market
0.8 mi
Distance
$535,000 Sold
6 weeks ago
3 bd•1 ba•~1,416 sq ft•Single Family
2510 N 8th Street, Tacoma, WA 98406
0%
Over list
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Days on market
0.7 mi
Distance
$380,000 Sold
8 weeks ago
3 bd•1 ba•~1,872 sq ft•Single Family
617 N Prospect Street, Tacoma, WA 98406
10%
Under list
—
Days on market
0.7 mi
Distance
$694,000 Sold
2 months ago
•Single Family
3421 N 8th Street, Tacoma, WA 98406
1%
Under list
—
Days on market
0.9 mi
Distance
$694,000 Sold
2 months ago
7 bd•1.5 ba•~2,372 sq ft•Single Family
3421 N 8th Street, Tacoma, WA 98406
1%
Under list
—
Days on market
0.9 mi
Distance
Closed sales from MLS GRID / NWMLS within the past 6 months, matched on property type and within 1 mile. Comps approximate.
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