Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/15/2025
Listed
$499,990
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MLS
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Property Description
Diamond in the rough on a corner lot in University Place. Come make this house your home! This home has so much potential! On the main floor there is the kitchen with eating space, dining room, living room with wood burning fireplace and large windows that look out onto the patio and back yard. The upper floor has 3 bedrooms, the primary has a 3/4 bath and there is full bath in the hallway. The lower level is an entire MIL with separate entrance as well as wet bar, living room, dining area, kitchen, bedroom with walk in closet and 3/4 bath. The oversized laundry room is on the lower level as well. Outside is a shed/workshop and gated carport for one car and there is ample driveway parking too.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8501 42 St W
General
- Price: $499,990
- Taxes: $6,982 (2025)
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2455369
- Updated: 11/20/2025
- Added to Site: 64 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Second Kitchen, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Upper - 3/4 Baths: 1
- Lower - 3/4 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
Additional Information
- Amenities: Fenced-Partially, Patio, Rooftop Deck, Shop
- Security/Safety: Partially Fenced
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Attached Carport, Driveway
Location
- Area: 33 - University Place
- County: Pierce
- Subdivision: University Place
- Driving Directions: HWY 512, R on South Tacoma Way, L onto 100th St SW, R onto Lakewood Dr SW, L onto 75th St W, R onto Brideport Way W, L onto Corque Dr W, onto Sunset Dr W, L onto 44th St W/ Fordham St, R onto Elwood , L42
School Information
- High School District: University Place
- Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
- Middle School: Buyer To Verify
- High School: Buyer To Verify
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Wall Unit(s)
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Wood
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Finished
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
- Entry Location: Main
- Square Feet: 2,373
- Finished Total: 2,373 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1958
Lot Features
- Property View: Territorial
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2344
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,212
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Topography: Level, Partial Slope
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Paved
- Trees/Vegetation: Pasture
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $6,982
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Property ID: 4430300840
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Schools
Schools serving 8501 42 St W
School District:University Place School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sunset Primary School, University Place, WA 4523 97th Ave W, University Place, WA 98466 | PK-4 | 0.7 mi |
Drum Intermediate School 4909 79th Avenue W, University Place, WA 98467 | 5-7 | 0.7 mi |
Evergreen Primary School 7102 40th Street West, University Place, WA 98466 | K-4 | 0.8 mi |
Curtis Junior High School 3725 Grandview Drive West, University Place, WA 98466 | 8-9 | 0.3 mi |
Curtis Senior High School 8425 40th Street West, University Place, WA 98466 | 10-12 | 0.2 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 8501 42 St W
Tax History
Tax History for 8501 42 St W
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,982
7%
$608,700
11%
2024
$6,534
-2%
$549,200
-7%
2023
$6,649
9%
$591,500
23%
2022
$6,073
7%
$480,500
18%
2021
$5,655
5%
$407,400
10%
2020
$5,410
11%
$371,500
5%
2018
$4,875
—
$352,800
14%
2018
$4,875
12%
$310,300
14%
2017
$4,351
—
$272,800
6%
2016
$4,339
12%
$258,500
9%
2014
$3,869
—
$237,800
10%
2014
$3,869
—
$215,400
—
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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8501 42nd Street W, University Place, WA 98466 (MLS# 2455369) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 2 partial bathrooms. 8501 42nd Street W is currently listed for $499,990 and was received on November 15, 2025. Want to learn more about 8501 42nd Street W? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in University Place? You can browse all University Place real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.