$345,000
Listed at $349,5001 bd•1 ba•640 sq ft
509 S 56th Street, Tacoma, WA 98408
• Listed Apr 16, 2026
RexMont Market Signal for 509 S 56th Street
Sold price on recordRexMont Market Signal $345,000
Closed sale price · as of July 7, 2026, the day it sold.
Market Signal since the sale
$395,453
Likely $311,827 – $464,480 · solid read · as of October 1, 2026
Estimate, not an appraisal.
Information and statistics derived from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service, as distributed by MLS GRID; King County Assessor records.
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Listing Broker: Real Broker LLC; Katie Merritt; 855-450-0442
Buyer Broker: Redfin
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.
Listed by Katie Merritt • Real Broker LLC
Listing updated: August 7, 2026 at 04:01am
RexMont checked: moments ago
Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2507667
Around this home
Property details
Interior features
- Dining Room
- Water Heater
- Unfinished basement
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Washer
Bedrooms
- 1 bedroom total
- 1 on the main level
Bathrooms
- 1 full bathroom
- 1 on the main level
Layout
- 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- 640 sq ft finished, 336 sq ft unfinished
- 330 sq ft garage
Flooring
- Vinyl Plank
Heating & cooling
- Ductless heating
- Wall Furnace heating
- Ductless cooling
Schools
Ratings via SchoolDiggerTacoma School District
- Buyer To VerifyPublic · Grades Elementary—
- Buyer To VerifyPublic · Grades Middle—
- Buyer To VerifyPublic · Grades High—
Assigned schools for this property per the listing's MLS data. School district boundaries change — verify the exact assigned schools with the district before purchasing.
Single-family home facts
As entered by the listing broker on Northwest MLS
Lot & site
- Topography
- Level
- Vegetation
- Garden Space
- Zoning jurisdiction
- City
Systems
- Energy source
- Electric
- Power production
- Electric
- Water heater
- Electric
- Water heater location
- Bathroom Closet
- Power company
- TPU
- Water company
- TPU
- Sewer company
- TPU
- Garbage service
- TPU
- Irrigation water rights
- No
Rooms & extras
- Bathtubs
- 1
- Showers
- 1
New construction
- Square footage source
- Public Records
- Lot size source
- Public Records
- Effective year built source
- Public Records
Manufactured home
- Land lease
- No
Neighborhood mobility
Doorstep, Pedal & Station Scores
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The ground, the slope, the flood zone and the noise at this address
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Sales & Tax Records for 509 S 56th Street
NWMLS via MLS Grid · Pierce County AssessorEvery listing, pending, price change and closing filed on this home with the NWMLS, the county’s recorded sales, and its assessed values by tax year.
- Jul 7, 2026SoldNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2507667$345,000$539/sq ft
- Jun 16, 2026PendingNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2507667$349,500$546/sq ft
- Jun 16, 2026Price reducedNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2507667$349,500$546/sq ft
- Apr 16, 2026ListedNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2507667$375,000$586/sq ft
- Jul 25, 2022Recorded salePierce County recorder · Statutory warranty deed$300,000$469/sq ft
Market pulse
Tacoma is a seller's market.
Inventory is low and competition is high. Sellers have more negotiating power.
Offer insight: Well-priced homes draw multiple offers; others sell close to asking.
List to sale price: The average home sells very close to list price.
Time on market: The average home goes pending in around 44 days.
Recent sales nearby
Within 1 mile · last 6 months$432,000 Sold
1 week ago
4 bd•1.5 ba•~1,374 sq ft•Single Family
503 S 58th Street, Tacoma, WA 98408
3%
Over list
32
Days on market
0.1 mi
Distance
$437,500 Sold
2 weeks ago
3 bd•1.75 ba•~1,276 sq ft•Single Family
5927 S Yakima, Tacoma, WA 98408
1%
Over list
28
Days on market
0.3 mi
Distance
$360,000 Sold
2 weeks ago
2 bd•1 ba•~1,180 sq ft•Single Family
5702 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98408
0%
Over list
—
Days on market
0.2 mi
Distance
$268,000 Sold
3 weeks ago
3 bd•1.5 ba•~1,532 sq ft•Single Family
5718 S D Street, Tacoma, WA 98408
16%
Under list
69
Days on market
0.2 mi
Distance
$345,000 Sold
3 weeks ago
3 bd•1.75 ba•~1,722 sq ft•Single Family
7043 Tacoma Avenue S, Tacoma, WA 98408
17%
Over list
22
Days on market
1.0 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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Ask a RexMont agentMarket data from MLS GRID / NWMLS · Updated Oct 2026
Information and statistics derived from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service, as distributed by MLS GRID.
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