226 S 78th Street, Tacoma, WA 98408

$375,500
2
BD
1
BA
808
SqFt

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Listing Broker: RE/MAX Realty South; Megan White; ; Selling Office: Keller Williams Realty.

Sold Price
$375,500
List Price
$365,000
Status
SOLD
Closing Date
Apr 21, 2026
MLS#
2497903
Subtype
Residential
Style
10 - 1 Story
Year Built
1983
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living Area
808
Lot Size
5,000
Acres
0.11
Subdivision
Fern Hill
Neighborhood
Fern Hill
Building Name
Smiths Add
MLS Area Major
South Tacoma

Property Description

Just off the beaten path, this inviting Tacoma home offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and opportunity. Step inside to an open-concept floor plan that flows effortlessly, creating a space ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet evening at home or hosting friends on the weekend, this layout adapts with ease. A sliding door leads to a covered deck, perfectly suited for the upcoming warmer months for morning coffee, outdoor dining, or tending to your potted plants and garden. The fully fenced backyard, complemented by a spacious storage shed, provides a private setting to relax and unwind. Major updates have already been completed, including a new roof and gutters, refreshed crawl space, new hot water tank, insulated garage door, and brand-new carpet. Updated electrical panel and newer windows throughout the house, highlighted by a generous bank of kitchen windows that bring in abundant natural light and offer a pleasant view of the backyard. Move-in ready with room for your own cosmetic touches, this home presents an excellent opportunity to personalize while building equity. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, investor, or looking to downsize, this Tacoma property is ready to welcome its next chapter.

Additional Information

Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s)
Exterior Features
Wood, Wood Products
Property Description
10 - 1 Story
Flooring
Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
Heating
Baseboard, Ductless
Air Conditioning
Ductless
Levels
One
Roof
Composition
Parking Features
Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
School District
Tacoma
Elementary School
Birney
Middle School
Baker
High School
Mt Tahoma
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