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$419,900

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,312 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 12 days ago

Listed by Michael Kollar | Keller Williams Rty Tacoma | (253) 460-8640

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Quite a bit packed into this two-story home on a quiet street. Huge back yard, fully fenced with separate long dog run that runs the entire depth from front to back. Yard is flat with large deck and cutout, ready for a future hot tub. Inside are newer floors. Living room with room for most furniture. Small family room with a wall of built-ins and door to the back deck. kitchen with eating space and a view to backyard. All the bedrooms up plus a full bath. Technically there are four bedrooms so you can have this configured as three bedrooms and office or use fourth bedroom as intended. The home needs some updating so bring your ideas. The property located very near lots of amenities and a 2 minute walk to Charlotte's Blueberry Park.

Full Property Details for 513 E 78th St

General

  • Price: $419,900
  • Taxes: $4,061 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: NWMLS
  • MLS ID: 2454232
  • Updated: 1/4/2026
  • Added to Site: 64 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Security System
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3

Additional Information

  • Amenities: Cable TV, Deck, Dog Run, Fenced-Fully, High Speed Internet
  • Security/Safety: Fully Fenced, Security System

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Covered Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage

Location

  • Area: 62 - Southeast Tacoma
  • County: Pierce
  • Subdivision: Fern Hill
  • Driving Directions: From 72nd go east to "F" street, take right. South on F street to East 78th, turn right, home on right.

School Information

  • High School District: Tacoma
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ductless
  • Heating Type: Baseboard, Ductless

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Structure Type: House
  • Exterior Const.: Cement Planked
  • Basement Desc.: None
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Square Feet: 1,312
  • Finished Total: 1,312 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Property Condition: Good

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1171
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,100
  • Lot Size Source: public
  • Topography: Level
  • Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Land Lease Avail: Yes

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $4,061
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Cash Out, 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: 6664030140

Listed by Michael Kollar | Keller Williams Rty Tacoma | (253) 460-8640

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Schools serving 513 E 78th St

School District:Tacoma Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Larchmont Elementary School
8601 East B Street, Tacoma, WA 98445
PK-50.6 mi
Baker Middle School, Tacoma, WA
8001 South J Street, Tacoma, WA 98408
6-81 mi
Mt Tahoma High School
4634 South 74th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
9-123.6 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 513 E 78th St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/23/2025
Price Reduced
$419,900
-1.64%
MLS
12/02/2025
Price Reduced
$426,900
-1.75%
MLS
11/14/2025
Listed
$434,500
15.87%
MLS
8/17/2021
Sold
$375,000
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Tax History for 513 E 78th St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,061
5%
$372,800
7%
2024
$3,883
1%
$348,500
-6%
2023
$3,859
7%
$371,400
18%
2022
$3,609
9%
$314,400
19%
2021
$3,319
3%
$263,800
11%
2020
$3,227
16%
$237,700
11%
2019
$2,793
-4%
$214,700
17%
2018
$2,898
12%
$183,300
14%
2017
$2,594
11%
$160,900
16%
2016
$2,343
20%
$138,800
8%
2014
$1,954
—
$128,900
14%
2014
$1,954
—
$113,400
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