$825,000
Est. $4,570/moPrice reduced $40,000 from the original $865,000 asking price
2 bd•2.25 ba•2,445 sq ft
1245 S Fernside Drive, Tacoma, WA 98465
• Listed Sep 22, 2026•22 days active · 22 cumulative
Listing Broker: Better Properties UP/Fircrest; Dan Engell; 253-752-7818; upfircrest@betterproperties.com
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Listing Broker: Better Properties UP/Fircrest; Dan Engell; 253-752-7818; upfircrest@betterproperties.com
About this home
DO NOT SNOOZE HERE! New Price! 10/10 LOCATION! Very rare opportunity to be in this $1.5-2M classic Narrowmoor neighborhood! This mid-century gem blends timeless architectural character with sweeping panoramic views. Positioned on a quiet street minutes from parks, shopping, and freeways, the home offers breathtaking vistas of the Tacoma Narrows, the Olympic Mountains, and vibrant sunsets. Feel peace of mind with a recent roof (2025), and central air conditioning for year-round comfort. The main floor showcases classic mid-century craftsmanship with original hardwood flooring, coved ceilings, and arched doorways. Relax in the inviting living room, anchored by a cozy wood-burning fireplace, or gather in the bright, cheery kitchen illuminated by a central skylight. Upstairs features two bedrooms, a 3/4 bath (tub was removed so space there to replace), elevated views, and a lighted, easy-access attic for storage. The lower level rec room with its own fireplace, 3/4 bath, and den, serves as the ultimate guest, or in-law suite. Extending from the street above and to the street below across a rare 1/3+ acre lot, the property boasts professionally sculpted landscapes, expansive outdoor living spaces, and an impressive, nearly 1,000-sq-ft garage/shop setup. Large washed aggregate driveway from back (on Aurora) for plenty of guest parking. With substantial lot space left for future expansion, this home perfectly combines mid-century soul with modern upgrades and endless potential.
Listed by Dan Engell • Better Properties UP/Fircrest
Listing updated: October 8, 2026 at 04:43pm
RexMont checked: moments ago
Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2580557
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1245 S Fernside Drive, Tacoma, WA 98465
Source:RexMont analysis of Northwest MLS sales data for this ZIP code plus third-party market data (RentCast). The estimates are RexMont's, not Northwest MLS listing data.
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Property details
Interior features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Dining Room
- Fireplace
- Skylight(s)
- Sprinkler System
- Water Heater
- 2 fireplaces (wood burning)
- Daylight, Partially Finished basement
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Refrigerator
- Washer
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms total
- 2 upstairs
Bathrooms
- 1 full bathroom
- 1 three-quarter bathroom (shower, no tub)
- 1 half bathroom
- 2.25 bathrooms total (NWMLS count)
- 1 on the main level
Layout
- 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
- 2,445 sq ft finished, 225 sq ft unfinished
- 976 sq ft garage
Heating & cooling
- Forced Air heating
- Heat Pump heating
- Central Air cooling
- Forced Air cooling
- Heat Pump cooling
Single-family home facts
As entered by the listing broker on Northwest MLS
Lot & site
- Lot dimensions
- 90x168x90x166
- Topography
- Partial Slope
- Vegetation
- Garden Space
- Lot number
- 8
- Zoning code
- TAC
- Zoning jurisdiction
- City
- Faces
- West
Systems
- Energy source
- Electric,Wood
- Power production
- Electric, Wood
- Water heater
- Electric
- Water heater location
- Basmt
- Power company
- TPU
- Water company
- TPU
- Sewer company
- TPU
- Garbage service
- TPU
- Irrigation water rights
- No
- Cable connected
- Comcast
Rooms & extras
- Showers
- 2
- Fireplaces on main
- 1
- Fireplaces lower level
- 1
New construction
- Square footage source
- Public Records
- Lot size source
- Public Records
- Effective year built source
- Public Records
Manufactured home
- Land lease
- No
RexMont Site Report
What it is like to live at this address
Walkability, ground, noise, commute, transit, zoning — from public records, read for this exact home.
Schools
Ratings via SchoolDigger- Arlington Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PK-5 · 5.0 mi · State rank 1,005 of 1,1382/10
- Angelo Giaudrone Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6-8 · 4.5 mi · State rank 482 of 5141/10
- Alfaretta HousePublic · Grades 11-12 · 6.1 mi—
Schools shown are the nearest public Elementary, Middle, and High school for this property and may not be the assigned schools. Verify attendance boundaries with the district before purchasing.
Sales & Tax Records for 1245 S Fernside Drive
NWMLS via MLS GridEvery 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.
- Oct 8, 2026Price reducedNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2580557$825,000$337/sq ft
- Sep 10, 2026ListedNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2580557$865,000$354/sq ft
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.
Northwest MLS lists this home as eligible for down payment assistance programs
Source: program list compiled by RexMont from ARCH (A Regional Coalition for Housing) member-jurisdiction information. This is not Northwest MLS listing data.
Mortgage payment forecast
$5,485 per month
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Get pre-approvedSource: RexMont estimate, not Northwest MLS listing data. Interest rates from Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey via FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis). Property tax and HOA dues from the NWMLS listing where provided, otherwise estimated; insurance estimated at 0.3% of price per year.
Estimate only. Actual payment depends on credit, lender, and program. PMI not included for down payments below 20%.
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Listing Broker: Better Properties UP/Fircrest; Dan Engell; 253-752-7818; upfircrest@betterproperties.com
Market pulse
Tacoma is a seller's market.
Inventory is low and competition is high. Sellers have more negotiating power.
Offer insight: Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
List to sale price: The average home sells very close to list price.
Time on market: The average home goes pending in around 30 days.
Recent sales nearby
Within 1 mile · last 6 months$625,000 Sold
3 days ago
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0%
Over list
76
Days on market
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Distance
$540,000 Sold
1 week ago
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0%
Over list
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Days on market
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Distance
$650,000 Sold
3 weeks ago
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7%
Under list
66
Days on market
0.8 mi
Distance
$448,000 Sold
4 weeks ago
2 bd•1.5 ba•~1,110 sq ft•Single Family
1031 S Howard Street, Tacoma, WA 98465
4%
Under list
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Days on market
0.5 mi
Distance
$705,950 Sold
6 weeks ago
2 bd•2 ba•~1,669 sq ft•Single Family
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Under list
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Days on market
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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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