3842 E K Street, Tacoma, WA, 98404
About This Home
Welcome to this beautifully maintained Tacoma home offering the perfect blend of character, comfort, and versatility. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features inviting living spaces filled with natural light, an updated kitchen with quality finishes, and a flexible lower level that adapts to your lifestyle. Step outside to enjoy a fully fenced backyard with room to relax, garden, or entertain, along with a detached garage and generous off-street parking. Enjoy nearby parks and walking trails, perfect for getting outside and exploring the area. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and major commuter routes. A wonderful opportunity with timeless appeal and endless possibilities!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Good
- Year built: 1943
Materials
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Metal/Vinyl,Wood Siding
Notable Dates
- Major remodel year: 1984
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove(s)/Range(s),Dishwasher(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Water Heater: Electric,Water Heater Location: basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partially Finished
Bathroom Full
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Window features: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Flooring: Laminate
- Fireplace features: Electric
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Wall Furnace,Electric
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,382
- Total interior livable area: 1,382 sqft
Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 5670200190
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special condition: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: no
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window,Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
- Topography of land: Level
- Residential vegetation: Brush,Fruit Trees,Garden Space
Lot
- Lot size: 5,000 sqft
- Features: Paved,Sidewalk
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
- 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 | $1,918 | $23,016 |
| Home Insurance * | $105 | $1,260 |
| Property Taxes | $340 | $4,080 |
| Electricity | $149 | $1,793 |
| Total | $2,512 | $30,144 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Listed for sale | $369,999 |
| 2024-05-03 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-04-21 | Listed for rent | $2,100 |
| 2020-09-02 | Sold | $291,000 |
| 2020-07-28 | Pending sale | $275,000 |
| 2020-07-22 | Listed for sale | $275,000 |
| 2017-06-30 | Sold | $205,000 |
| 2017-06-04 | Pending sale | $184,999 |
| 2017-05-26 | Listed for sale | $184,999 |
| 2011-11-23 | Sold | $104,100 |
| 2011-09-21 | Price change | $98,950 |
| 2011-08-25 | Price change | $99,950 |
| 2011-08-17 | Price change | $102,950 |
| 2011-07-21 | Price change | $104,950 |
| 2011-06-29 | Price change | $107,950 |
| 2011-04-08 | Price change | $109,950 |
| 2011-03-14 | Price change | $112,950 |
| 2011-03-05 | Price change | $114,950 |
| 2011-02-10 | Price change | $117,950 |
| 2011-01-08 | Price change | $119,950 |
| 2010-12-12 | Price change | $125,950 |
| 2010-11-17 | Price change | $127,950 |
| 2010-11-07 | Price change | $128,950 |
| 2010-10-05 | Listed for sale | $129,950 |
| 2010-04-09 | Sold | $50,900 |
| 2010-01-14 | Sold | $98,705 |
| 2009-08-18 | Listing removed | $56,900 |
| 2000-10-03 | Sold | $100,052 |
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