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115 E 56th Street

Tacoma, WA 98404

2 beds
1 bath
2,572 sqft
12,150 sqft lot
$151 per sqft
1986 build

Looking for a home or investment opportunity with maximum potential? Nestled on a huge 12,000 + sq. ft lot, this could be the perfect property for a DADU? This Mid-century bungalow offers 1286 sq. ft. of finished living space. Original hardwood floors, vintage hardware, cozy fireplace & big picture windows. The kitchen takes in the beautiful views of the garden. Down the hall -a large bonus room waiting for all your visions. Downstairs- an unfinished basement of 1286 sq.ft. for laundry, projects & storage. Detached 2 car garage, shed for your tools & a unique potting shed w/vintage glass windows & fireplace! Tall hedges enclose the back yard oasis for complete & natural privacy! Options are endless! Buyer to verify opportunities with city.

Listing courtesy of NWMLS / John L. Scott, Inc.

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Mar 28, 2025 •

MLS# 2343944 —

The Building

Year Built:

1940
Year Built:

1986
Year Built Source:

Public Records
New Construction:

false
Building Information:

Built On Lot
Structure Type:

House
Roof:

Composition
Entry Location:

Main
Foundation Details:

Poured Concrete
Basement:

Unfinished
Exterior Features:

Wood
Levels:

One
Building Area Total:

2572
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Calculated SqFt:

2572
Unfinished SqFt:

1286
SqFt Source:

Realist
Construction Materials:

Wood

Interior

Interior Features:

Ceramic Tile, Dining Room, Fireplace, Hardwood, Water Heater
Living Area:

1286
Flooring:

Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning
Main Level Fireplace:

1
Lower Level Fireplace:

1
Finished SqFt:

1286

Financial & Terms

Possession:

Closing

Location

Latitude:

47.206662
Longitude:

-122.430426
Directions:

From Pacific Ave. head east on E. 56th, down street to home on left.

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Residential
Property Condition:

Good
Parcel Number:

0320211059
Lot Features:

Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.2789
Lot Size SqFt:

12150
Lot Size Source:

Realist
Zoning Jurisdiction:

City
Land Lease:

false
View:

Territorial
View:

true
Waterfront:

false
Topography:

Level
Vegetation:

Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Irrigation Water Rights:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

5044

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

2
Bedrooms Possible:

2
Main Level Bedrooms:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

1
Baths:

1
Full Baths:

1
Main Full Baths:

1
Main Level Bathrooms:

1
# of Bathtubs:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling:

false
Heating:

true
Cooling:

None
Heating:

Forced Air

Utilities

Water Company:

Tacoma
Water Heater Location:

basement
Water Heater Type:

Gas
Water Source:

Public
Sewer:

Sewer Connected
Sewer Company:

Tacoma
Power Company:

Tacoma / Pse

Appliances

Appliances:

Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Appliances Included:

Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)

Schools

Elementary School:

Fawcett
Middle Or Junior School:

Stewart
High School:

Lincoln High
High School District:

Tacoma

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Tacoma
Senior Community:

false
Bus Line Nearby:

true
Bus Route Number:

41
Association:

false

Parking

Parking Total:

2
Parking Features:

Detached Garage, RV Parking
Open Parking:

false
Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

2
Attached Garage:

false
Garage SqFt:

468
Carport:

false
Covered Spaces:

2

Listing courtesy of NWMLS / John L. Scott, Inc.

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Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$389,950

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,088
Taxes	$420
Insurance	$107
Utilities	$123 See report
Total	$2,738/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/25/25 Mar 25, 2025	Listed / Active	NWMLS	$389,950	178.5% (14.2% / YR)
4/27/17 Apr 27, 2017	Sold	NWMLS
8/20/12 Aug 20, 2012		NWMLS	$140,000

31% of nearby similar homes sold for over asking price

Similar homes that sold in bidding wars went $10k above asking price on average, but some went as high as $55k over asking price.

House For Sale

$389,950

Cost Est.

$2,738/mo.

Listing provided by broker:

Christine Baumann

John L. Scott, Inc.

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This house located in Eastside, Tacoma, WA 98404 is currently for sale for $389,950. 115 E 56th Street is a 2,572 square foot house with 2 beds and 1 bath. 115 E 56th Street is in the Eastside neighborhood of Tacoma and has a WalkScore® of 71, making it very walkable.

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