Rockhood
$628,000List price
3 bed · 2 bath · 2,072 sq ft
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1561 S MacArthur Street · Tacoma, WA 98465

Source: NWMLS · RE/MAX Exclusive · Kay Wohlers #NWM2580560

About this home

Welcome to this well-built 3-bedroom, 1.75-bath split-level home tucked away in a quiet, established neighborhood where privacy and convenience come together. Set against a peaceful greenbelt, the comfortable backyard offers a private retreat for relaxing, entertaining, or simply enjoying the outdoors. Inside, you'll find updated flooring, an updated kitchen and bathrooms, and a completely finished daylight basement offering flexible additional living space. A convenient mudroom off the back entrance provides even more versatility for everyday living, hobbies, storage, or a home office. The oversized 2-car garage is an added bonus, providing plenty of room for vehicles, tools, and storage.The roof was replaced in 2014, and the home has been thoughtfully maintained and updated over the years. No HOA! Enjoy easy access to freeways and nearby shopping, plus the convenience of being within walking distance of Saint Charles Borromeo and Geiger Elementary School. A rare opportunity to own a solid, well-maintained home with privacy, flexible living space, and a great location—competitively priced at $628,000. Come see what makes this special home such a wonderful place to live!

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Split Entry
Stories
Multi/split level
Year built
1968
Lot size
7,560 sq ft (0.17 acres)
County
Pierce
MLS #
NWM2580560

Interior

Heating
Baseboard, Forced Air
Cooling
None
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Slate, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Stove(s)/Range(s)
Fireplace
2 · Wood Burning
Interior features
Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Sprinkler System, Water Heater
Entry level
Split

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Brick, Wood
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Slab
Lot features
Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Topography
Level
View
Territorial
Waterfront
No

Parking

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

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric, Natural Gas

Community & fees

Subdivision
Narrows
Property tax
$6,493 (2026)

Transaction

Listed on
Sep 9, 2026
Days on market
8
Price per sq ft
$303
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Possession
Negotiable, See Remarks

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2014-05-28
Sold$274,900

Schools

School district: Tacoma

High
Foss High School
Top 98% in WA

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Listing agent: Kay Wohlers.

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Data last updated 2026-09-14.