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Property Description
This Tacoma home is full or character & charm. In need of some TLC and your personal touch ~ Main level offers large kitchen with eat in area, 2 bedrooms and full bathroom ~ Upstairs has a large bonus area with good ceiling height and view of Mt Rainier ~ Full basement is partially finished without outside access and has so much potential. Electrical & plumbing updated 2017. Easy access to all major freeways. Come take a look!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 812 E 38th St
General
- Sold For: $280,000
- Taxes: $3,737 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2446964
- Added to Site: 84 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Fireplace(s): Electric, Gas
- Appliances: Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Main: 2
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Attached Garage
Location
- Area: 58 - Southeast Tacoma
- County: Pierce
- Subdivision: McKinley
- Driving Directions: From McKinley, East on 38th to home on right. From Portland Ave, East on 38th to home on left.
- Direction Faces: North
School Information
- High School District: Tacoma
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Wood
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
- Square Feet: 1,858
- Finished Total: 1,858 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1929
- Property Condition: Good
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.062
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,700
- Lot Size Source: PC Assessor
- Topography: Level
- Lot Features: Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $3,737
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Inclusions: Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Property ID: 5670003740
Listed by Stephanie Cassidy | Better Properties Real Estate | (253) 589-2680
Sold by Jenn Ryan | Compass
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Schools
Schools serving 812 E 38th St
School District:Tacoma Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Blix Elementary School 1302 East 38th Street, Tacoma, WA 98404 | PK-5 | 0.4 mi |
Stewart Middle School 5010 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98408 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi |
Lincoln High School, Tacoma, WA 701 South 37th Street, Tacoma, WA 98418 | 9-12 | 1 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 812 E 38th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/14/2026
Sold
$280,000
-3.45%
MLS
11/18/2025
Price Reduced
$290,000
-3.33%
MLS
10/23/2025
Listed
$300,000
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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.
812 E 38th Street, Tacoma, WA 98404 (MLS# 2446964) is a Single Family property that was sold at $280,000 on January 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 812 E 38th 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.

