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 SchoolTop 98% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: RE/MAX Exclusive
Listing agent: Kay Wohlers.
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Data last updated 2026-09-14.