11711 12th Avenue S, Tacoma, WA, 98444
About This Home
How about having some "country in the city"? What a rare find close to PLU, JBLM McChord AFB & the Recreation Center! Just moments to freeway & lots of shopping & parks. A well-laid-out 2 bd 1 full bath w/a huge level corner lot ready for you to plant fruit trees, start a big raised bed garden & much more; Plenty of room for all of your activities & versatility you have been just hoping to find until now. Loads of upgrades & remodeling done (over $200k cost) plus great potential to build an additional dwelling unit (ADU) on the site for some sweet passive income, add or convert to a duplex or small apt bldg; (All have been generally discussed with Pierce County by current owner & have some potential to explore further by new owner. Exciting options! This home shows careful attention to detail + excellent condition home is in. Your Light & Bright traditional homestead features 5 year old newer windows that are all doublepaned, new plumbing, newer electrical service, a 5-year old comp roof, new electrical service, 100% new plumbing & attractive newer laminate flrs w/ oak floors professionally refinished beneath if you prefer to expose the beauty of original oak floors now or later. Plus you have a bonus area partially finished in basement; washer & dryer + hot water tank; ample room for a hobby shop, a home theater, or whatever special function you want to create in that large insulated space w/ electrical. Follow stairs from back porch to check out this "secret" bonus area!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1940
Materials
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Metal/Vinyl
Notable Dates
- Major remodel year: 2012
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern,1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove(s)/Range(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Water Heater: Electric,Water Heater Location: Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partially Finished,Unfinished
Bathroom Full
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Level: Main
Entry Hall
- Level: Main
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Dining Room
- Window features: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Flooring: Hardwood,Laminate
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: 90%+ High Efficiency,Forced Air,Propane,See Remarks,Solar Hot Water,Solar PV,Solar (Unspecified),Wood
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 984
- Total interior livable area: 984 sqft
Living Room
- Level: Main
Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 3100002381
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s),Dbl Pane/Storm Window,Dining Room,Water Heater
- Topography of land: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Lot
- Lot size: 10,001 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot,Paved,Cable TV,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,Gated Entry,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,RV Parking
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached Carport,Driveway,RV Parking
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
- Carport: Yes
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
- Heat Wave
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Pierce County and Washington
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,022 | $24,264 |
| Home Insurance * | $99 | $1,188 |
| Property Taxes | $404 | $4,848 |
| Electricity | $149 | $1,793 |
| Total | $2,674 | $32,088 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Washington FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | Price change | $399,950 |
| 2026-05-28 | Listed for sale | $428,950 |
| 2021-05-29 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-04-09 | Price change | $375,000 |
| 2021-01-19 | Price change | $354,500 |
| 2021-01-10 | Listed for sale | $328,500 |
| 2000-06-15 | Sold | $85,000 |
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