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Property Description
This beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bath home blends classic charm with modern finishes. Built in 1905 and updated in 2026, it offers 1,566 total sq ft, with 1,136 sq ft on the main floor and 430 sq ft upstairs. The home features new laminate oak flooring, fresh paint, quartz countertops, European-style cabinetry, and updated fixtures throughout. Major upgrades include updated electrical, plumbing, roof, and windows, along with a forced-air furnace and water heater located in the basement. Situated on a level 6,500 sq ft lot with a 1-car garage, this move-in-ready home offers modern comfort and timeless appeal.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2538 Martin Luther King Jr Way
General
- Sold For: $500,000
- Taxes: $4,786 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2484579
- Added to Site: 37 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Pantry, Water Heater
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
- Upper - 3/4 Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 1
- Bedrooms Main: 2
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Detached Garage
Location
- Area: 30 - Central Tacoma
- County: Pierce
- Subdivision: Hilltop
- Driving Directions: I-5 Exit 133. Follow I-705 and take the exit for South 21st Street. Turn left on S 21st St. Turn right on Martin Luther King Jr Way. Destination is on the left.
School Information
- High School District: Tacoma
- Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
- Middle School: Buyer To Verify
- High School: Buyer To Verify
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Wood Products
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
- Square Feet: 1,566
- Finished Total: 1,566 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1905
- Property Condition: Very Good
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1492
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,500
- Lot Size Source: Public Source
- Topography: Level
- Lot Features: Paved, Sidewalk
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,786
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Leased Equipment, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Property ID: 7685006280
Listed by Sean McNaughton | Better Properties UP/Fircrest | (253) 503-7557
Sold by Joe Vego | Redfin
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Schools
Schools serving 2538 Martin Luther King Jr Way
School District:Tacoma Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Edna Travis Elementary 2111 South J Street, Tacoma, WA 98405 | PK-5 | 0.4 mi |
Hilltop Heritage Middle School 602 North Sprague Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98403 | 6-8 | 1.6 mi |
Stadium High School 111 North E Street, Tacoma, WA 98403 | 9-12 | 2.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2538 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/31/2026
Sold
$500,000
0.01%
MLS
2/25/2026
Listed
$499,950
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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.
2538 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405 (MLS# 2484579) is a Single Family property that was sold at $500,000 on March 31, 2026. Want to learn more about 2538 Martin Luther King Jr Way? 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.

