James & Angie Smith

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521 E 78th StreetTacoma, WA 98404

Single Family · 3 Beds · 1 Full Bath · 1,176 Sq. ft. | 0.16 Acres
$199,900 Pending

521 E 78th Street Overview

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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.

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521 E 78th Street Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family
  • Sq. ft. 1,176
  • Price/Sq.ft. $170
  • Lot 0.16 Acres

Details

General

Association/HOA

  • Association Fee: $0.00

School Information

  • School District: Tacoma

Building Information

  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1971

Location/Region

  • Country: US
  • County Or Parish: Pierce
  • MLS Area Major: 62 - Southeast Tacoma
  • Subdivision Name: Se Tacoma

Rent/Lease Information

  • Land Lease: No

Tax Information

  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,862.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

General Information

  • Listing Terms: Cash
  • Parcel Number: 6664030120
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: See Remarks

Interior

Building Information

  • Building Information: Built On Lot

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3

Building Interior

  • Building Area Total: 1176
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1176
  • Square Footage Finished: 1176

General Information

  • Basement: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Water Heater
  • Levels: One
  • Living Area: 1176
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Power Production Type: Electric

Exterior

Parking Information

  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Parking Total: 2
  • Parking Uncovered Total: 2

Lot Information

  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1592
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6936
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Topography: Level
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Water Source: Public

Waterfront/View

  • Waterfront: No

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Structure Type: House

General Information

  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0
  • Exterior Features: Wood Products
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected

Room Information

Room: Bathroom Full

  • Level: Main

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: Main

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: Main

Room: Bedroom

  • Level: Main

Room: Dining Room

  • Level: Main

Room: Entry Hall

  • Level: Main

Room: Kitchen With Eating Space

  • Level: Main

Room: Living Room

  • Level: Main

521 E 78th Street Neighborhood

Community

98404 (Tacoma) Demographics

34
Median Age
4,816
Population Density (per sq. mile)
25%
College Educated
$57,813
Estimated Median Income
7,746
Estimated Total Home Owners
4,788
Estimated Total Renters
62% / 38%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
3
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

Schools

School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.

521 E 78th Street Monthly Cost

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521 E 78th Street Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$471,526
Average List Price
$298
Average Price per Square Foot
32
Properties Sold
70
Average Days on Market
115
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

521 E 78th Street History

Date Event Value Agent
3/4/2026Source: NWMLS Status Change
Pending
2/24/2026Source: NWMLS Added to Database
February 24, 2026