Rockhood
$999,990List price
3 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,898 sq ft
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823 173rd Street S · Spanaway, WA 98387

Source: NWMLS · COMPASS · Josiah Willis #NWM2581659

About this home

A rare opportunity on Spanaway Lake—where lifestyle, legacy and development potential converge. Set on an oversized ~0.87-acre waterfront parcel with nearly 100 feet of lake frontage, this property offers a level of scale and flexibility seldom found along the lake. Nearly double the size of nearby parcels, this exquisite parcel boasts an existing single-family home that sits near the OHWM and captures sweeping 180° lake views from inside, creating an immediate emotional connection to the water, while a separate 1-bedroom, 1-bath DADU adds guest, rental or multigenerational flexibility. For recreation buyers, this is a chance to own a substantial private lake property with room to create a true waterfront retreat. For investors and developers, the upside may be equally compelling: Urban Corridor (UCOR) zoning, significant parcel depth, and preliminary County discussions indicating potential paths for attached housing, townhomes or multifamily redevelopment, subject to shoreline, critical-area, sewer and land-use approvals (Buyer to Verify). County staff has also identified a gravity sewer connection up the street, providing a possible infrastructure path for future intensification. Large waterfront parcels with this combination of views, frontage, existing improvements, income potential and redevelopment optionality are increasingly difficult to find. Preserve it, enhance it, or explore what comes next—this is a property with the ingredients to become something exceptional.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
1 Story
Stories
1 story
Year built
1970
Lot size
38,100 sq ft (0.87 acres)
County
Pierce
MLS #
NWM2581659

Interior

Heating
Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Interior features
Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, French Doors, Water Heater
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Wood, Wood Products
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Paved, Secluded, Value In Land
Topography
Level,Partial Slope
View
Lake, Territorial
Waterfront
Yes

Parking

Parking spaces
2
Garage
Yes (attached)
Covered spaces
2
Parking features
Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

Water
Individual Well
Sewer
Available, Septic Tank
Power
Electric

Community & fees

Subdivision
Lake Park
Property tax
$10,107 (2026)

Transaction

Listed on
Sep 11, 2026
Days on market
40
Price per sq ft
$527
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, Rehab Loan, State Bond, VA Loan
Possession
Closing, See Remarks

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2005-09-12
Sold$525,000

Schools

School district: Bethel

Elementary
Buyer To Verify
Middle
Buyer To Verify
High
Spanaway Lake High School
SchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 70% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: COMPASS

Listing agent: Josiah Willis.

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Data last updated 2026-09-14.