Listed by Katie Merritt • Real Broker LLC.
FOR SALE
$349,500
Est. $1,773/mo1 bd•1 ba•640 sq ft
509 S 56th Street, Tacoma, WA 98408
• Listed 2026-04-16•8 days on market
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About this home
Charming and thoughtfully updated Craftsman with a peek-a-boo view of Mount Rainier from the inviting front porch! This cozy 1-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 640 sq ft of beautifully finished living space, plus a 336 sq ft unfinished basement—perfect for storage. Enjoy your private outdoor spaces, including a covered deck, spacious front yard, and fully fenced backyard—all with no HOA. Inside, the home shines with a refreshed kitchen featuring new cabinetry, stone countertops, and stainless steel appliances, along with durable LVP flooring throughout. The bright and comfortable living room offers plenty of space to gather and entertain. Situated on a generous 6,000 sq ft lot with mature privacy trees, this property also includes a detached garage, additional off-street parking, and space for a dog run or garden. The basement provides ample storage and added flexibility. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, bus lines, I-5, and a quick drive to JBLM, this Tacoma gem blends charm, function, and accessibility in one adorable package.
Property type
Single Family
Year built
1920
Interior
640 sq ft
Lot size
0.1377 acres
Parking
Detached Garage, RV Parking
Price / sq ft
$546
HeatingDuctless, Wall Furnace
CoolingDuctless
Property taxes$3,694/yr (est.)
Listed by Katie Merritt • Real Broker LLC
Listing updated: May 26, 2026 at 10:42am
RexMont checked: moments ago
Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2507667
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Schools
Ratings via SchoolDigger- School #345035829Public · Grades PK-5 · 9.3 mi · State rank 387 of 1,0001/10
- School #2079937120Public · Grades 6-8 · 1.0 mi · State rank 455 of 1,0001/10
- School #257060125Public · Grades 9-12 · 6.7 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 $320K and $402K.
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Property details
Interior features
- Dining Room
- Water Heater
- Unfinished basement
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Washer
Bedrooms
- 1 bedroom total
Bathrooms
- 1 full bathroom
Flooring
- Vinyl Plank
Heating & cooling
- Ductless heating
- Wall Furnace heating
- Ductless cooling
Down payment assistance
6 programs may be available to provide you with up to $55,000 in down payment assistance, depending on your specific information.
Mortgage payment forecast
$2,168 per month
Great ratePrincipal and interest
Property taxes
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Lifestyle
7.2/10
Very Walkable
Most errands can be done on foot
5.4/10
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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Market pulse
Recent sales nearby
Within 1 mile · last 6 months$515,000 Sold
6 days ago
4 bd•2 ba•~1,522 sq ft•Single Family
6827 S Thompson Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98408
1%
Over list
—
Days on market
0.9 mi
Distance
$412,000 Sold
1 week ago
2 bd•1 ba•~1,243 sq ft•Single Family
6126 S Thompson Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98408
4%
Under list
—
Days on market
0.5 mi
Distance
$435,000 Sold
4 weeks ago
3 bd•1 ba•~1,498 sq ft•Single Family
4829 S Thompson Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98408
0%
Over list
—
Days on market
0.5 mi
Distance
$675,000 Sold
5 weeks ago
5 bd•1.5 ba•~2,530 sq ft•Single Family
5631 S K Street, Tacoma, WA 98408
2%
Under list
—
Days on market
0.4 mi
Distance
$549,995 Sold
5 weeks ago
•Single Family
201 S 60th Street, Tacoma, WA 98408
0%
Over list
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Days on market
0.3 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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