1511 S 40th Street, Tacoma, WA 98418

$495,000
3
BD
2
BA
1,558
SqFt

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Listing Broker: RE/MAX Northwest; Katy Smith; ; Selling Office: Seattle Works Real Estate.

Sold Price
$495,000
List Price
$475,000
Status
SOLD
MLS#
2487186
Closing Date
Mar 31, 2026
Days on Market
7
Bedrooms
3
Finished SqFt
1,558
Area Total SqFt
1558
Annual Tax Ammount
4112
Lot Size (sq ft)
6,000
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Offer Review Date
2026-03-11

Property Description

Near I-5 access • Finished basement with separate entrance • Fully fenced backyard with fire pit. Classic Craftsman with modern updates and finished basement living space. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,558 sq ft with engineered hardwood flooring, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and brushed nickel fixtures. The open kitchen connects to the dining area with direct access to an updated deck overlooking the fully fenced backyard. Outdoor features include mature landscaping, a custom fire pit, rain barrels, and a large storage shed on the 5,998 sq ft lot. The finished lower level includes a separate exterior entrance providing flexible space for extended living or potential ADU configuration. Additional features include a covered front porch, window seat in the living room, en-suite bathroom off the primary bedroom, tile bathrooms, and double-pane windows. The composition roof was replaced approximately five years ago and the exterior was recently painted. Located about 1 mi to Interstate 5 access, about 2 mi to downtown Tacoma and Tacoma Dome Station transit connections, and about 0.7 mi to Lincoln High School with nearby access to shopping, restaurants, and commuter routes. Be sure to watch the video tour!

Additional Information

Community
Tacoma
Style
17 - 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
Basement
Finished
Year Built
1924
Roof
Composition
Site Features
Deck, Fenced-Fully, RV Parking
Tax Year
2025
School District
Tacoma
Elementary School
Buyer To Verify
Middle School
Buyer To Verify
High School
Buyer To Verify
Potential Terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Interior Features
Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Water Heater
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Driving Directions
I-5 North, take 38th St. Exit. I-5 South, take 38th St. Exit
Appliance
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Appliances Included
Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Water Heater Location
Basement
Water Heater Type
Electric
Energy Source
Electric
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