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$499,000List price
3 bed · 1.5 bath · 2,308 sq ft
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221 S 57th Street · Tacoma, WA 98408

Source: NWMLS · Windermere Real Estate/East · Tammy Yao #NWM2498182

About this home

Discover the distinctive charm of this beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Art Deco-inspired home in SE Tacoma. Offering 2,308 square feet, this spacious rambler with a fully finished basement showcases signature Southwest architectural details, including a classic stucco exterior and graceful interior arches that create warmth and character throughout. Thoughtfully updated, the home features a brand-new kitchen with modern cabinetry and countertops, complemented by refreshed bathrooms with new vanities, showers, toilets, and sinks. Refinished flooring adds timeless appeal, while fresh interior and exterior paint provide a crisp, move-in-ready feel. Built-in storage cabinets enhance functionality, and landscaped grounds add to the home’s welcoming curb appeal. Large windows invite abundant natural light, creating an open and airy atmosphere. The detached alley-access garage may present intriguing potential for a future DADU, offering added versatility and long-term investment appeal. Blending distinctive architectural style with contemporary updates, this fully refreshed home offers both character and comfort in a highly livable space.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Spanish
Stories
1 story
Year built
1937
Lot size
6,000 sq ft (0.14 acres)
County
Pierce
MLS #
NWM2498182

Interior

Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Flooring
Hardwood, Laminate
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s)
Fireplace
1 · Wood Burning
Interior features
Fireplace
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Stucco
Roof
Torch Down
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Topography
Level
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
1
Garage
Yes
Covered spaces
1
Parking features
Detached Garage, Off Street

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric, Natural Gas

Community & fees

Subdivision
Se Tacoma
Property tax
$3,975 (2025)

Transaction

Original list price
$529,000 (5.7% price cut)
Listed on
Mar 26, 2026
Days on market
82
Price per sq ft
$216
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2024-11-26
Sold$325,000
2009-05-18
Sold$95,000

Schools

School district: Tacoma

Elementary
Fawcett
Middle
Stewart
High
Mount Tahoma High School
SchoolDigger 1 star · Top 87% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Windermere Real Estate/East

Listing agent: Tammy Yao.

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Data last updated 2026-09-17.