8116 79th Street SW · Lakewood, WA 98498
Source: NWMLS · Windermere Prof Partners · Francesca Braddock #NWM2587772
About this home
Opportunity knocks in desirable Oakbrook! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath rambler offers 1,528 sq. ft. of single-level living on a nearly 10,000 sq. ft. lot, with plenty of potential for the next owner to make it their own. Inside, you'll find a functional floor plan, original character and hardwood floors that have stood the test of time. The home offers a solid starting point for buyers looking to build equity and create a space that reflects their own style. A detached garage is connected to the home by an enclosed breezeway, adding useful, covered space and flexibility. Out back, the additional finished outbuilding is ready to become a home office, studio, hobby room, "she shed" or "man cave," while a separate garden/storage shed provides even more room for tools and outdoor gear. Located in established Oakbrook, close to neighborhood amenities, parks, shopping and Oakbrook Golf Club. Priced at $490,000 you're going to walk in with equity. Bring your ideas and see the potential—this is a chance to get into Oakbrook, add your own improvements and make this longtime home your own.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- 1 Story
- Stories
- 1 story
- Year built
- 1964 (renovated 1986)
- Lot size
- 9,968 sq ft (0.23 acres)
- County
- Pierce
- MLS #
- NWM2587772
Interior
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Fireplace
- 1 · Wood Burning
- Interior features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Cement/Concrete, Wood
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Curbs, Paved, Secluded
- Topography
- Level
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 4
- Garage
- Yes
- Covered spaces
- 2
- Parking features
- Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Electric, Natural Gas
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Oakbrook
- Property tax
- $5,472 (2026)
Transaction
- Listed on
- Sep 25, 2026
- Days on market
- 0
- Price per sq ft
- $301
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing, Negotiable
More homes nearby
Schools
School district: Clover Park
- Elementary
- Oakbrook Elem
- Middle
- Hudtloff Mid
- High
- Lakes High SchoolSchoolDigger 1 star · Top 71% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Windermere Prof Partners
Listing agent: Francesca Braddock.
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Data last updated 2026-09-25.