236 S 55th Street · Tacoma, WA 98408
Source: NWMLS · Terrafin · Kristine Elliott #NWM2571624
About this home
Timeless character and thoughtful updates, all wrapped up into this charming Tudor in Tacoma! From the arched porch entry, step inside & instantly feel at home where you are greeted by beautiful hardwood floors, coved ceilings, original built-ins & lighted alcove above the fireplace. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated for everyday function with maple cabinets, granite counters, gas stove, SS appliances, tiled backsplash, while the original breakfast nook keeps one foot in the home's history. The main floor bedroom & updated bath rounds out the main level. Upstairs, you'll find 3 bedrooms and a landing/sitting area with a picture window with a view of Mt. Rainier! Downstairs, the basement expands your living space with a rec room, a dedicated utility area and no shortage of storage. Other features include updated plumbing, gas forced air & double pane vinyl windows. Step outside to a covered deck that turns the backyard into usable space every day of the year, rain or shine. A detached 2-car garage with alley access offers real, usable space..whether that's parking, a workshop, or extra storage. Conveniently close to shopping, schools, I-5, bus lines and a quick drive to JBLM. Welcome Home!
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Tudor
- Stories
- One and one half
- Condition
- Good
- Year built
- 1928
- Lot size
- 4,800 sq ft (0.11 acres)
- County
- Pierce
- MLS #
- NWM2571624
Interior
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Fireplace
- 1 · Gas
- Interior features
- Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Metal/Vinyl
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
- Topography
- Level
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Garage
- Yes
- Covered spaces
- 2
- Parking features
- Detached Garage, Off Street
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Electric, Natural Gas
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Se Tacoma
- Property tax
- $5,237 (2026)
Transaction
- Original list price
- $475,000 (4.2% price cut)
- Listed on
- Aug 20, 2026
- Days on market
- 31
- Price per sq ft
- $196
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2013-03-28
- Sold$185,000
Schools
School district: Tacoma
- Elementary
- Buyer To Verify
- Middle
- Buyer To Verify
- High
- Lincoln High SchoolSchoolDigger 1 star · Top 87% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Terrafin
Listing agent: Kristine Elliott.
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Data last updated 2026-09-14.