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Property Description
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
Full Property Details for 513 E 78th St
General
- Sold For: $419,900
- Taxes: $4,061 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2454232
- Added to Site: 111 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl 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
- 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
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,061
- 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: 6664030140
Listed by Michael Kollar | Keller Williams Rty Tacoma | (253) 460-8640
Sold by Ryan McGhie | Rennie Group
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Schools
Schools serving 513 E 78th St
School District:Tacoma Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Larchmont Elementary School 8601 East B Street, Tacoma, WA 98445 | PK-5 | 0.6 mi |
Baker Middle School, Tacoma, WA 8001 South J Street, Tacoma, WA 98408 | 6-8 | 1 mi |
Mt Tahoma High School 4634 South 74th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409 | 9-12 | 3.6 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
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/26/2026
Sold
$419,900
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MLS
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
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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.
513 E 78th Street, Tacoma, WA 98404 (MLS# 2454232) is a Single Family property that was sold at $419,900 on February 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 513 E 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.

