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3112 S Melrose Street, Tacoma, WA, 98405

2beds
1baths
1,550sqft
$450,000
$290price/sqft
$2,941/moest. monthly cost
$117,640/yrincome needed

About This Home

***Be sure to ask about our LENDER-PAID 1-0 BUYDOWN option! Enjoy an INTEREST RATE THAT IS 1% LOWER DURING YOUR FIRST YEAR.*** Tacoma Development Opportunity – Build 3 Townhomes + Existing Home - UR-1 zoned Tacoma property offering excellent infill development potential.$450K each Total resale: ~$1.35M - Owner occupy or rent while rent this Charming existing 2 bed 1 bath with 1550 square ft bright living spaces, spacious kitchen, and flexible bonus room. Favorable setbacks and lot configuration may allow up to three additional townhomes while keeping the existing home (buyer to verify). Ideal opportunity for investors, builders, or homeowners seeking long-term upside in a growing Tacoma neighborhood. Builder available @ $240 sqft and Using Weddermann Architecture, PLLC for planning and architecture

Getting Around

66
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
72
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

3/10
6/10
Mason Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.9 mi
2/10
Foss High SchoolGrades 9-121.0 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Good
  • Year built: 1925

Materials

  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Metal/Vinyl

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 1977

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: 1 1/2 Story
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Bathroom Full

  • Level: Main

Bedroom

  • Level: Main

Bedroom

  • Level: Main

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Bonus Room

  • Level: Second

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Baseboard,Electric
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 1,550 sqft

Kitchen With Eating Space

  • Level: Main

Living Room

  • Level: Main

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0320063097
  • Zoning: UR2
  • Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Stories: 1
  • Topography of land: Level

Lot

  • Lot size: 7,200 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 63' x 120"

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Detached Carport
  • Covered spaces: 1
  • Uncovered spaces: 3
  • Carport: Yes
  • Carport spaces: 1

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Heat Wave

FEMA Declared Disasters in Pierce County and Washington

Fire
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,275$27,300
Home Insurance *$125$1,500
Property Taxes $392$4,704
Electricity $149$1,793
Total$2,941$35,292
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$100,834/yr
40% on housing$88,230/yr
45% on housing$78,426/yr

Washington FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 306Commercial: 55
Total Premiums$858,000
Total Exposure$176.33M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.9%
9.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.0%
3.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.6%
1.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$290This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 98405$224
Pierce County$262

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 98405$316
Pierce County$312

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-06Listed for sale$550,000
2026-03-19Pending sale$550,000
2026-03-12Listed for sale$550,000
2025-12-04Sold$300,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentHaruichi Bearden
BrokerageKeller Williams Eastside

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