2152 S -54 J St Street · Tacoma, WA 98405
Source: NWMLS · Meridian Real Estate Group · Eric D. Crittendon #NWM2544823
About this home
Here is your opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind historic duplex in Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood. Converted to a duplex shortly after construction, this classic home offers timeless character, strong income potential, and room to add value. Rescued and thoughtfully restored in the 1980s, it's now ready for its next chapter. The upper 2-bedroom unit has benefited from significant updates, including beautifully refinished original hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, and new kitchen cabinetry, while retaining its historic charm. The lower unit offers an excellent opportunity for similar improvements, allowing the next owner to build additional equity. Both units are currently occupied, providing immediate rental income from day one. Whether you're an investor or looking to expand your portfolio with a unique property, this historic duplex is full of potential.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Multi Family
- Style
- Duplex
- Stories
- 3 stories
- Condition
- Fair
- Year built
- 1900 (renovated 1962)
- Building area
- 2,679 sq ft
- Lot size
- 4,200 sq ft (0.1 acres)
- County
- Pierce
- MLS #
- NWM2544823
Interior
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Wood Products
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Block, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Lot features
- Alley, Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
- View
- Mountains
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Garage
- 2
- Covered spaces
- 2
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Electric, Natural Gas
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Hilltop
- Property tax
- $5,351 (2026)
Transaction
- Original list price
- $565,000 (3.5% price cut)
- Listed on
- Jul 23, 2026
- Days on market
- 59
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, Rehab Loan, VA Loan
- Possession
- Subject To Tenant Rights
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Schools
School district: Tacoma
- Elementary
- Buyer To Verify
- Middle
- Buyer To Verify
- High
- Stadium High SchoolSchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 28% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Meridian Real Estate Group
Listing agent: Eric D. Crittendon.
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Data last updated 2026-08-16.