$317,000
Listed at $285,0001 bd•0.75 ba•477 sq ft
5209 N Pearl Street, Ruston, WA 98407
• Listed Oct 1, 2026
RexMont Market Signal for 5209 N Pearl Street
Sold price on recordRexMont Market Signal $317,000
Closed sale price · as of October 8, 2026, the day it sold.
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: Redfin; Pamela Davison; 206-434-5808; pamela.davison@redfin.com
Buyer Broker: John L. Scott, Inc
About this home
Unbeatable Ruston Location with Endless Potential! A rare, high-potential investment opportunity awaits in Tacoma's sought-after Ruston neighborhood. Situated on an impressive 6,000 square foot lot, this property features an original cottage requiring a complete renovation, offering the ultimate blank canvas to build a custom dream home or develop a lucrative residential project. Future owners will love the ideal location, placed just minutes from the scenic trails of Point Defiance Park, the lively waterfront hub at Point Ruston, and a vibrant local dining scene. Opportunities with this much land in such a prime location seldom come to market, making it a standout choice for ambitious buyers, builders, and savvy investors alike. Bring your vision, tour the site today, and secure your place in one of the area's most desirable communities before it is gone.
Listed by Pamela Davison • Redfin
Listing updated: October 8, 2026 at 10:50am
RexMont checked: moments ago
Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2588429
Open houses
No upcoming open houses scheduled for this property.
Around this home
Property details
Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Stove(s)/Range(s)
Bedrooms
- 1 bedroom total
- 1 on the main level
Bathrooms
- 1 three-quarter bathroom (shower, no tub)
- 1 on the main level
Layout
- 1 Story
- 477 sq ft finished
Flooring
- Carpet
Heating & cooling
- Wall Furnace heating
- None 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
- Zoning jurisdiction
- City
Systems
- Energy source
- Electric
- Power production
- Electric
- Power company
- City of Ruston
- Water company
- City of Ruston
- Sewer company
- City of Ruston
- Gas company
- PSE
- Garbage service
- Murray's Waste Collections
- Irrigation water rights
- No
New construction
- Square footage source
- Realist - Buyer to verify
- Lot size source
- Realist - Buyer to verify
Manufactured home
- Land lease
- No
Neighborhood mobility
Doorstep, Pedal & Station Scores
Three RexMont scores for this exact address: what is on foot, what is by bike, and what rides past the door.
Ground Truth™
The ground, the slope, the flood zone and the noise at this address
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Sales & Tax Records for 5209 N Pearl 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.
- Oct 8, 2026SoldNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2588429$317,000$665/sq ft
- Oct 4, 2026PendingNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2588429$285,000$597/sq ft
- Oct 1, 2026ListedNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2588429$285,000$597/sq ft
Market pulse
Ruston 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 82 days.
Recent sales nearby
Within 1 mile · last 6 months$505,000 Sold
1 day ago
3 bd•2.25 ba•~1,502 sq ft•Single Family
4206 N Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA 98407
3%
Under list
89
Days on market
0.9 mi
Distance
$405,000 Sold
5 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
0.8 mi
Distance
$382,000 Sold
5 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
0.6 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
0.5 mi
Distance
$850,000 Sold
2 weeks ago
•Single Family
5019 N 46TH Street, Tacoma, WA 98407
0%
Over list
42
Days on market
0.8 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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