Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/26/2026
Listed
$365,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Just off the beaten path, this inviting Tacoma home offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and opportunity. Step inside to an open-concept floor plan that flows effortlessly, creating a space ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Whether you're enjoying a quiet evening at home or hosting friends on the weekend, this layout adapts with ease. A sliding door leads to a covered deck, perfectly suited for the upcoming warmer months for morning coffee, outdoor dining, or tending to your potted plants and garden. The fully fenced backyard, complemented by a spacious storage shed, provides a private setting to relax and unwind. Major updates have already been completed, including a new roof and gutters, refreshed crawl space, new hot water tank, insulated garage door, and brand-new carpet. Updated electrical panel and newer windows throughout the house, highlighted by a generous bank of kitchen windows that bring in abundant natural light and offer a pleasant view of the backyard. Move-in ready with room for your own cosmetic touches, this home presents an excellent opportunity to personalize while building equity. Whether you're a first-time buyer, investor, or looking to downsize, this Tacoma property is ready to welcome its next chapter.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 226 S 78th St
General
- Price: $365,000
- Taxes: $3,514 (2025)
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2497903
- Updated: 3/31/2026
- Added to Site: 9 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Main: 2
Additional Information
- Amenities: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Outbuildings
- Security/Safety: Fully Fenced
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
Location
- Area: 53 - South Tacoma
- County: Pierce
- Subdivision: Fern Hill
- Building Name: Smiths Add
- Driving Directions: From I-5 to Hwy 7 South, turn left on Pacific Ave, 2.2 miles turn right on 78th. House on left.
School Information
- High School District: Tacoma
- Elementary School: Birney
- Middle School: Baker
- High School: Mt Tahoma
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ductless
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Ductless
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Wood, Wood Products
- Basement Desc.: None
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
- Square Feet: 808
- Finished Total: 808 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1983
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1148
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,000
- Lot Size Source: Realist
- Lot Dimensions: 101 x 48
- Topography: Level
- Lot Features: Paved
- Trees/Vegetation: Garden Space
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $3,514
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Property ID: 7680000132
Listed by Megan White | RE/MAX Realty South | (253) 397-4911
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Schools
Schools serving 226 S 78th St
School District:Tacoma Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Birney Elementary School 7627 South Sheridan Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98408 | PK-5 | 0.8 mi |
Baker Middle School, Tacoma, WA 8001 South J Street, Tacoma, WA 98408 | 6-8 | 0.5 mi |
Mt Tahoma High School 4634 South 74th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409 | 9-12 | 3.1 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 226 S 78th St
Tax History
Tax History for 226 S 78th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,365
—
$340,200
13%
2024
$3,365
2%
$301,900
-4%
2023
$3,283
7%
$315,800
19%
2022
$3,058
10%
$266,300
20%
2021
$2,789
4%
$221,500
12%
2020
$2,686
13%
$197,700
12%
2018
$2,370
—
$176,600
18%
2018
$2,370
13%
$149,800
15%
2017
$2,102
10%
$130,300
15%
2016
$1,914
21%
$113,300
8%
2014
$1,588
—
$105,300
14%
2014
$1,588
—
$92,100
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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226 S 78th Street, Tacoma, WA 98408 (MLS# 2497903) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 226 S 78th Street is currently listed for $365,000 and was received on March 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 226 S 78th 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.