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1 / 31SOLD JUL 28, 2026
Listed by Justin C. Smith • Keller Williams Rty Tacoma. Buyer represented by Coldwell Banker Danforth.Some photos are virtually staged
SOLD JUL 28, 2026

$480,000

Listed at $469,900

4 bd•2 ba•1,638 sq ft

228 S 55th Street, Tacoma, WA 98408

• Listed Jun 15, 2026

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Listing Broker: Keller Williams Rty Tacoma; Justin C. Smith; 253-460-8640

Buyer Broker: Coldwell Banker Danforth

About this home

Timeless Craftsman charm & stylish modern updates come together in this beautifully maintained South Tacoma home! Nestled in an established neighborhood just minutes from freeways, Tacoma Mall, restaurants, shopping & more, this home offers the perfect blend of character, comfort & convenience. The bright living & dining rooms feature gorgeous hardwood floors, abundant natural light from oversized windows & a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The remodeled kitchen showcases newer stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinet space, LVP flooring & a stylish backsplash. Enjoy your morning coffee or summer breakfasts in the charming sunlit breakfast nook just off the kitchen. The main floor includes a bedroom & full bath, while upstairs you'll find fresh paint, brand-new carpet (2026) & three bedroom (two generously sized!), along with a second full bath. The spacious unfinished basement/garage offers endless possibilities for storage, hobbies, a workshop or future expansion. Step outside to the large, fully fenced backyard, complete with a firepit & storage shed—perfect for summer barbecues, entertaining, gardening or providing plenty of room for your furry friends to play. Major improvements provide peace of mind, including a new sewer line (2019), remodeled kitchen (2021), torch-down roof (2021), exterior paint (2021), interior paint (2021-2026) & new upstairs carpet (2026). A wonderful opportunity to own a move-in ready home with classic character & thoughtful updates throughout!

Property type
Single Family
Year built
1928
Interior
1,638 sq ft
Lot size
0.1102 acres
Parking
1-car garage
Price / sq ft
$293
HeatingForced Air
CoolingNone
Property taxes$4,836.57/yr (est.)
School districtTacoma

Listed by Justin C. Smith • Keller Williams Rty Tacoma

Listing updated: August 28, 2026 at 04:04am

RexMont checked: moments ago

Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2540382

Around this home

Property details

Interior features

  • Dbl Pane/Storm Window
  • Dining Room
  • Fireplace
  • Fireplace (wood burning)
  • Unfinished basement

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Washer

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms total
  • 1 on the main level
  • 3 upstairs

Bathrooms

  • 2 full bathrooms
  • 1 on the main level

Layout

  • 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
  • 1,638 sq ft finished, 936 sq ft unfinished

Flooring

  • Ceramic Tile
  • Hardwood
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl Plank
  • Carpet

Heating & cooling

  • Forced Air heating
  • None cooling

Single-family home facts

As entered by the listing broker on Northwest MLS

Lot & site

Topography
Level
Vegetation
Garden Space

Systems

Energy source
Electric,Natural Gas
Power production
Electric, Natural Gas
Water heater location
Basement
Power company
TPU
Water company
TPU
Sewer company
TPU
Gas company
PSE
Garbage service
TPU
Irrigation water rights
No

Rooms & extras

Bathtubs
2
Showers
2
Fireplaces on main
1

New construction

Square footage source
Tax Records
Lot size source
Tax Records
Effective year built source
Public Records

Manufactured home

Land lease
No

Neighborhood mobility

Walk, bike & transit scores

Source: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score® are provided by Walk Score (walkscore.com), a third-party service. This is not Northwest MLS listing data.

Schools

Ratings via SchoolDigger

Tacoma School District

  • Buyer To Verify
    Public · Grades Elementary
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  • Buyer To Verify
    Public · Grades Middle
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  • Buyer To Verify
    Public · Grades High
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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.

Sales & Tax Records for 228 S 55th Street

NWMLS via MLS Grid

Every 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.

  1. Jul 28, 2026
    Sold
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2540382
    $480,000
    $293/sq ft
  2. Jun 29, 2026
    Pending
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2540382
    $469,900
    $287/sq ft
  3. Jun 15, 2026
    Listed
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2540382
    $469,900
    $287/sq ft
  4. Aug 18, 2004
    Sold
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #24095489
    $173,000
    $106/sq ft
  5. Aug 18, 2004
    Pending
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #24095489
    $169,950
    $104/sq ft
  6. Jul 8, 2004
    Listed
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #24095489
    $169,950
    $104/sq ft

Market pulse

Tacoma is a seller's market.

Inventory is low and competition is high. Sellers have more negotiating power.

Buyer's marketSeller's market

  • 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 48 days.

Recent sales nearby

Within 1 mile · last 6 months

  • $360,000 Sold

    2 days ago

    2 bd•1 ba•~1,180 sq ft•Single Family

    5702 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98408

    0%

    Over list

    —

    Days on market

    0.1 mi

    Distance

  • $268,000 Sold

    1 week 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

  • $479,000 Sold

    1 week ago

    4 bd•1.5 ba•~1,622 sq ft•Single Family

    5019 S G Street, Tacoma, WA 98408

    2%

    Over list

    60

    Days on market

    0.3 mi

    Distance

  • $463,000 Sold

    2 weeks ago

    4 bd•2 ba•~1,582 sq ft•Single Family

    4611 S M Street, Tacoma, WA 98408

    0%

    Under list

    53

    Days on market

    0.9 mi

    Distance

  • $474,950 Sold

    4 weeks ago

    4 bd•1.75 ba•~1,762 sq ft•Single Family

    5036 S I Street, Tacoma, WA 98408

    0%

    Over list

    99

    Days on market

    0.6 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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Market data from MLS GRID / NWMLS · Updated Oct 2026

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