$383,000
Listed at $375,0003 bd•1 ba•936 sq ft
5133 N 38th Street, Tacoma, WA 98407
• Listed Jul 31, 2026
RexMont Market Signal for 5133 N 38th Street
Sold price on recordRexMont Market Signal $383,000
Closed sale price · as of September 14, 2026, the day it sold.
Market Signal since the sale
$425,377
Likely $334,186 – $502,077 · solid read · as of October 17, 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: Century 21 Van Dorm Realty; Chase Lipke; 360-943-3800
Buyer Broker: Windermere Real Estate/East
About this home
Investors!! Prime Location!! Don’t miss this fantastic investment opportunity in the highly desirable Ruston area of Tacoma! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath, single-story home offers 936 square feet of living space plus a spacious 297-square-foot attached garage & a ductless heat pump. Situated on a fenced lot, the property features a new roof, providing a great head start for your renovation or rental plans. There is a large shed for extra storage and fruit trees in the backyard. Whether you’re looking to flip, remodel, or add to your investment portfolio, this home has excellent potential. Pride of ownership for over 40 years! Enjoy an unbeatable location just minutes from shopping, waterfront dining, local boutiques, parks, and all the amenities that make the Ruston waterfront one of Tacoma’s most sought-after destinations. With strong neighborhood appeal and easy access to everything the area has to offer, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. Bring your vision and unlock the potential of this well-located investor special!
Listed by Chase Lipke • Century 21 Van Dorm Realty
Listing updated: September 14, 2026 at 02:24pm
RexMont checked: moments ago
Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2563087
Around this home
Property details
Interior features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Water Heater
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Stove(s)/Range(s)
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms total
- 3 on the main level
Bathrooms
- 1 full bathroom
- 1 on the main level
Layout
- 1 Story
- 936 sq ft finished
- 297 sq ft garage
Flooring
- Vinyl
- Carpet
Heating & cooling
- Ductless 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
- Lot dimensions
- 50x100
- Topography
- Level
- Vegetation
- Garden Space
- Lot number
- 5
- Zoning jurisdiction
- City
Systems
- Energy source
- Electric
- Power production
- Electric
- Water heater
- Electric
- Water heater location
- Garage
- Power company
- Tacoma PUD
- Water company
- City of Tacoma
- Sewer company
- City of Tacoma
- Gas company
- N/A
- Garbage service
- Tacoma Public Utilities
- Irrigation water rights
- No
- Internet connected
- Xfinity
Rooms & extras
- Bathtubs
- 1
- Showers
- 1
New construction
- Square footage source
- Realist
- Lot size source
- Realist
- Effective year built source
- See Remarks
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 5133 N 38th 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.
- Sep 14, 2026SoldNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2563087$383,000$409/sq ft
- Aug 5, 2026PendingNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2563087$375,000$401/sq ft
- Jul 31, 2026ListedNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2563087$375,000$401/sq ft
Market pulse
Tacoma is a balanced market.
Supply and demand are roughly in balance. Neither side has a clear edge.
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 81 days.
Recent sales nearby
Within 1 mile · last 6 months$405,000 Sold
4 days ago
2 bd•1 ba•~672 sq ft•Single Family
5210 N 46th Street, Tacoma, WA 98407
1%
Over list
28
Days on market
0.5 mi
Distance
$382,000 Sold
4 days ago
2 bd•1 ba•~804 sq ft•Single Family
5705 N 47th Street, Tacoma, WA 98407
2%
Over list
49
Days on market
0.7 mi
Distance
$655,000 Sold
6 days ago
3 bd•2.75 ba•~2,183 sq ft•Single Family
3821 Commencement Bay Drive N, Tacoma, WA 98407
2%
Under list
34
Days on market
0.6 mi
Distance
$1,510,000 Sold
2 weeks ago
•Single Family
5302 N 49th Street, Ruston, WA 98407
21%
Under list
614
Days on market
0.8 mi
Distance
$850,000 Sold
2 weeks ago
•Single Family
5019 N 46TH Street, Tacoma, WA 98407
0%
Over list
42
Days on market
0.5 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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Information and statistics derived from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service, as distributed by MLS GRID.
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