226 S 78th Street, Tacoma, WA 98408 (MLS # 2497903)

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PRICE $365,000
BEDS 2
BATHS 1
HOME SIZE 808 sqft
LOT SIZE 5,001 sqft
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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.

LAST UPDATED 3/26/2026 TRACT Fern Hill
YEAR BUILT 1983 COMMUNITY Fern Hill
COUNTY Pierce STATUS Active
PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
Elementary School Birney
Jr. High School Baker
High School Mt Tahoma


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
AREA 53 - South Tacoma
BASEMENT None
CONSTRUCTION Wood Siding
EXTERIOR Garden
GARAGE Attached Garage, Yes
HEAT Baseboard, Ductless , Electric
INTERIOR Ceiling Fan(s)
LOT 5001 sq ft
LOT DESCRIPTION Paved
LOT DIMENSIONS 101 x 48
MLS STATUS Active
PARKING Driveway, Off Street, Attached
STORIES 1
STYLE 10 - 1 Story
SUBDIVISION Fern Hill
TAXES 3514
UTILITIES Cable Available, Sewer Connected
WATER Public

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