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Property Description
Behold this gardeners' dream lot w/a remarkably move-in ready house! Classic 1909 home w/quadruple lot, unusually large for a central city location. Potential for DADU, urban farm, CSA, orchard - just imagine! Existing food/flower crops, wood chips (weed suppression), irrigation, utility shed, deck. Home was remodeled to the studs: New plumbing, wiring, lighting, electrical panel, tankless hot water, windows, kitchen (water filtration, on-demand hot water), Bosch appliances, waterproof laminate, combo W/D unit, electric car charger, fencing, hand-built owners' touches. New roof/furnace 2018. New, but feels like a historic home. Convenient Central Tacoma location. Close to bus lines, business districts, Franklin Park, local schools and more!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1240 S Adams St
General
- Sold For: $564,900
- Taxes: $4,989 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2442252
- Added to Site: 78 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Sprinkler System, Walk-In Pantry, Water Heater
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Pellet Stove
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Flooring: Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 3/4 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Main: 1
Additional Information
- Amenities: Deck, Electric Car Charging, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Irrigation, Outbuildings
- Security/Safety: Partially Fenced
Parking
- Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street
Location
- Area: 26 - Central Tacoma
- County: Pierce
- Subdivision: Central Tacoma
- Building Name: Noble's Addition
- Driving Directions: From I-5, take Hwy. 16 westbound, Union Street exit, N to S. 19th, L on S. 19th, R on Adams.
- Direction Faces: East
School Information
- High School District: Tacoma
- Elementary School: Franklin
- Middle School: Mason
- High School: Foss
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: See Remarks
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Metal/Vinyl, Wood
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
- Square Feet: 1,605
- Finished Total: 1,605 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1909
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Lot Features
- Property View: Territorial
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2743
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 11,950
- Lot Size Source: Realist
- Topography: Level, Partial Slope
- Lot Features: Drought Resistant Landscape, Paved, Sidewalk, Value In Land
- Trees/Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,989
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, FHA, State Bond, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Property ID: 6310000240
- Block: 2
- Lot Number: 20-23
Listed by Leslie Young | Better Properties N. Proctor | (253) 761-8888
Sold by Stephanie Holmes | John L. Scott, Inc.
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Schools
Schools serving 1240 S Adams St
School District:Tacoma Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Franklin Elementary School, Tacoma, WA 1402 South Lawrence Street, Tacoma, WA 98405 | PK-5 | 0.3 mi |
Mason Middle School 3901 North 28th Street, Tacoma, WA 98407 | 6-8 | 1.7 mi |
Foss High School 2112 South Tyler Street, Tacoma, WA 98405 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1240 S Adams St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/19/2025
Sold
$564,900
-0.89%
MLS
11/01/2025
Listed
$570,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1240 S Adams Street, Tacoma, WA 98405 (MLS# 2442252) is a Single Family property that was sold at $564,900 on December 19, 2025. Want to learn more about 1240 S Adams Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Tacoma? You can browse all Tacoma real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

