Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/19/2026
Listed
$899,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Mid Century home on Corner lot in UNIVERSITY PLACE SCHOOL district. This home was featured in BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS magazine in 1958; once decorated by RHODES department store. A classic and noteworthy home that still serves the way we live today. WALLS of glass take in the views of University Place and CURTIS SCHOOLS while filling the home with natural light. New kitchen with all appliances, cabinetry, and quartz counters opens to a bright living area and soaring wood-burning fireplace. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, while the lower level lives like its own guest quarters, complete with bedroom area, FULL bath, living/dining area, and kitchenette area. Here you have a 2nd FULL FRIDGE, 2nd microwave, and sink, just add an air fryer. DETACHED studio space w/ chandelier is perfect work-from-home space; think quiet time for office or even a home gym (about 10x10). The massive outdoor patio and retro landscaping give the vibe of a bygone era, think courtyard, outdoor dining room and a true indoor/outdoor feeling. All this situated on a corner lot in University Place; WALKING DISTANCE to Curtis Jr. and Senior High Schools. Proximate to parks, Grandview Trail, Chambers Bay, and UP Towne Center; Think Whole Foods, Trader Joes, and Starbucks. This is a RARE one; this is "THAT HOUSE that was in the MAGAZINE" that you get to live in; it will be the one that you say "OH NO!" someone got it before me.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8501 42 St W
General
- Price: $899,000
- Taxes: $6,981 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2571120
- Updated: 8/19/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Softwood, Vinyl Plank
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: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Moorage, Outbuildings
- Security/Safety: Partially Fenced
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Uncovered Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Attached Carport
Location
- Area: 33 - University Place
- County: Pierce
- Subdivision: University Place
- Driving Directions: 40th and Bridgeport - Go West towards Curtis High School; go Left on Elwood to home on corner of 42nd. NOTE: there are several ways in; From Grandview and Olympic; From Cirque.
School Information
- High School District: University Place
- Elementary School: Sunset Elem
- Middle School: Curtis Jnr High
- High School: Curtis Bridge Pgm
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Wood
- Basement Desc.: Finished
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition, Flat
- Entry Location: Main
- Square Feet: 2,373
- Finished Total: 2,373 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1958
- Property Condition: Very Good
Lot Features
- Property View: Territorial
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2344
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,212
- Lot Size Source: Realsit
- Topography: Level, Partial Slope, Sloped
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Paved
- Trees/Vegetation: Garden Space
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $6,981
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, 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 |
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 ATTOM Data Solutions 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
2026
$7,016
7%
$605,200
-1%
2024
$6,534
—
$612,500
12%
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# 2571120) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 2 partial bathrooms. 8501 42nd Street W is currently listed for $899,000 and was received on August 19, 2026. 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.