Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/24/2026
Listed
$199,900
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MLS
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Property Description
Take a look at this opportunity to own a property at a tremendous value. Bring your sweat equity and make this home your own. Roof has failed with holes and is leaking into the house. Mold and water damage in the attic and walls. Windows have failed and are leaking into the house. Mold and moisture presence in the crawl space. Sewer line is failing and needs to be replaced.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 521 E 78th St
General
- Price: $199,900
- Taxes: $3,862 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2484316
- Updated: 2/25/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Water Heater
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main: 3
Parking
- Uncovered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Driveway
Location
- Area: 62 - Southeast Tacoma
- County: Pierce
- Subdivision: Se Tacoma
- Driving Directions: From Pacific Ave (WA-7) turn east onto S 72nd St. Turn right onto E F St. House is the right.
School Information
- High School District: Tacoma
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Baseboard
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Wood Products
- Basement Desc.: None
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
- Entry Location: Main
- Square Feet: 1,176
- Finished Total: 1,176 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1971
- Property Condition: Fixer
Lot Features
- Property View: Territorial
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1592
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,936
- Lot Size Source: Realist
- Topography: Level
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $3,862
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: See Remarks
- Property ID: 6664030120
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Schools
Schools serving 521 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 | 1.1 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 521 E 78th St
Tax History
Tax History for 521 E 78th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,862
5%
$354,500
7%
2024
$3,695
1%
$331,600
-5%
2023
$3,641
7%
$350,300
18%
2022
$3,396
10%
$295,800
20%
2021
$3,093
4%
$245,800
12%
2020
$2,985
20%
$219,800
12%
2018
$2,493
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$196,800
25%
2018
$2,493
13%
$157,600
15%
2017
$2,210
10%
$137,000
15%
2016
$2,013
21%
$119,200
7%
2014
$1,670
—
$110,900
14%
2014
$1,670
—
$96,900
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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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521 E 78th Street, Tacoma, WA 98404 (MLS# 2484316) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 521 E 78th Street is currently listed for $199,900 and was received on February 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 521 E 78th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in New Tacoma? You can browse all New Tacoma real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.