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4605 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA, 98406

2beds
1baths
1,588sqft
$505,000
$318price/sqft
$3,263/moest. monthly cost
$130,520/yrincome needed

About This Home

Prime 6th Avenue Location! Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, downsizing, or looking for a great investment opportunity, this charming Craftsman is a must-see. Located in the heart of Tacoma's vibrant 6th Avenue District, you'll enjoy a highly walkable lifestyle with easy access to parks, popular restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, Expand Yoga, and local shopping. Inside, the inviting open floor plan features a spacious kitchen with abundant cabinetry, generous counter space, and a breakfast bar overlooking the cozy living area. 2 comfortable bedrooms are conveniently located next to a full bathroom, while the large attic offers abundant storage and exciting potential to create additional living space, nearly doubling the home's usable square footage. Enjoy the convenience of a tankless water heater and central A/C for year-round comfort. Step outside to a well maintained, fully fenced backyard. The mature landscaping showcases a wonderful variety of established plants and flowers, including rosemary, blueberry bushes, azaleas, jasmine, lilacs, peonies, and much more, creating a colorful, fragrant setting that's perfect for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing. A detached garage with a finished bonus room offers the flexibility of a home office, studio, or hobby space, along with garage parking and additional alley parking for up to 3 vehicles. With quick access to major freeways, this home blends classic charm, modern conveniences, and an unbeatable location.

Getting Around

77
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
65
BikeBikeable

Schools

8/10
6/10
Mason Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.3 mi
4/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1921

Materials

  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Metal/Vinyl,Wood Products

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 1996

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Craftsman,1 Story
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove(s)/Range(s),Tankless Water Heater,Washer,Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Washer(s)

Basement

  • Basement: None

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

Dining Room

  • Level: Main

Entry Hall

  • Level: Main

Features

  • Flooring: Laminate,Vinyl Plank,Carpet

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Heat Pump,Electric,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Forced Air,Heat Pump

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,588
  • Total interior livable area: 1,588 sqft

Kitchen With Eating Space

  • Level: Main

Living Room

  • Level: Main

Utility Room

  • Level: Main

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 3900000870
  • Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry location: Main
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: City,Territorial
  • Topography of land: Level
  • Residential vegetation: Brush,Garden Space

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,998 sqft
  • Features: Curbs,Paved,Sidewalk,Cable TV,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,Patio

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Detached Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Covered spaces: 1
  • Uncovered spaces: 3

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 $2,553$30,636
Home Insurance *$111$1,332
Property Taxes $450$5,400
Electricity $149$1,793
Total$3,263$39,156
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$111,874/yr
40% on housing$97,890/yr
45% on housing$87,013/yr

Washington FAIR Plan Programs

Washington FAIR Plan

Covered
WildfireWildfire
Add-on available
HailHail
WindWind
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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

$318This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 98406$294
Pierce County$262

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 98406$326
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
2026-08-14Price change$499,000
2026-07-30Listed for sale$505,000
2022-02-18Sold$450,000
2022-01-22Pending sale$450,000
2022-01-18Listed for sale$450,000
2020-12-31Sold$400,000
2020-12-02Pending sale$379,000
2020-12-01Listed for sale$379,000
2020-11-27Pending sale$379,000
2020-11-11Listed for sale$379,000
2006-09-19Sold$239,950

For Sale by Agent

AgentTomio Blakey
BrokerageJohn L. Scott R.E.Tacoma North

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