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Property Description
Classic brick rambler blending timeless character with thoughtful updates. The main level features two bedrooms, refinished original hardwood floors, arched doorways, a bright bay window, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace that anchors the living space. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and easy access to the backyard. Downstairs, you'll find a spacious bonus living area with new LVP flooring, a third bedroom, bathroom, and laundry-providing flexibility for guests, multi-generational living, hobbies, or work-from-home needs. Major improvements include a heat pump, added insulation, and a professionally relined sewer line. Enjoy efficient year-round comfort with lower energy costs thanks to the heat pump and added insulation-keeping the home cozy in the winter and cool when Tacoma decides to have a toasty summer. Situated on a fully fenced South Tacoma lot with a covered patio, attached garage, and UR2 zoning offering future flexibility. Conveniently located near parks, schools, shopping, and commuter routes.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 860 S 48th
General
- Sold For: $465,000
- Taxes: $4,637 (2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2538855
- Added to Site: 76 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl Plank
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 3/4 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
- Bedrooms Main: 2
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Uncovered Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Attached Garage
Location
- Area: 51 - South Tacoma
- County: Pierce
- Subdivision: Lincoln
- Building Name: South Side Addition to Tacoma
- Driving Directions: Pacific Avenue to S 48th. West on 48th to home on South Side or I-5 to 38th, E to Alaska St, South to 48th, E to home on right before Yakima.
- Direction Faces: North
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: Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Heat Pump
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Craftsman
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
- Square Feet: 1,946
- Finished Total: 1,451 Sq. Ft.
- Unfinished Total: 495 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1947
- Property Condition: Good
Lot Features
- Property View: Partial
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1267
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,518
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Topography: Sloped
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,637
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
- Property ID: 7785000520
- Block: 4520
Listed by Lynette Rogers | eXp Realty | (888) 317-5197
Sold by Julia Pardo | eXp Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 860 S 48th
School District:Tacoma Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mann Elementary School 1002 South 52nd Street, Tacoma, WA 98408 | PK-5 | 0.3 mi |
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School 4902 South Alaska Street, Tacoma, WA 98408 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Lincoln High School, Tacoma, WA 701 South 37th Street, Tacoma, WA 98418 | 9-12 | 0.8 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 860 S 48th
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/13/2026
Sold
$465,000
2.2%
MLS
7/11/2026
Price Reduced
$455,000
-4.21%
MLS
6/22/2026
Price Reduced
$475,000
-3.06%
MLS
6/11/2026
Listed
$490,000
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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.
860 S 48th, Tacoma, WA 98408 (MLS# 2538855) is a Single Family property that was sold at $465,000 on August 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 860 S 48th? 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.

