Rockhood
$625,000List price
5 bed · 2 bath · 2,331 sq ft
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305 S 35th Street · Tacoma, WA 98418

Source: NWMLS · Redfin · Darlene Heseltine #NWM2543226

About this home

Rare investment 5BR + 1BR ADU duplex opportunity on the tree-lined streets of S 35th St in Tacoma! Spanning a substantial 2,813 sqft on a level lot, this fully stabilized, tenant-occupied asset blends classic charm, modern upgrades, & exceptional URX zoning potential (zero-foot setbacks/12-yr tax abatement available for future ADU/multiplex development). Enjoy a neighborhood lifestyle close to McKinley, Lincoln District, & light rail/transit. Offering a flexible layout with 2 beds/1 bath on the main level & 3 beds/1 bath upstairs. Designed for premium communal living. Spacious common areas come fully furnished, while 5 unfurnished bedrooms allow for tenant customization. Features individual room rentals to maximize cash flow, a Rainier view from the dining room, and Sound/downtown views from the 3rd story. Tenants enjoy a dedicated laundry room in a massive lower storage area for bikes/gear. Lower Unit (1 Bed/1 Bath) Completely separate with a spacious layout: large living room, dining room with a charming built-in banquette, fully equipped kitchen, separate laundry room, & potential for a 2nd bedroom for the ADU in the common storage area. Outdoor entertainment provides tenants a shared backyard- fully fenced, featuring newer cedar fencing, a patio, a dedicated garden space, and 2 off-street rear parking spots. Do not miss out on this one where you can live up or downstairs and let the rental income offset your mortgage, or keep is as a low-vacancy, cash-flowing gem!

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
2 Stories w/Bsmnt
Stories
2 stories
Condition
Fair
Year built
1947 (renovated 1978)
Building area
2,813 sq ft
Lot size
6,500 sq ft (0.15 acres)
County
Pierce
MLS #
NWM2543226

Interior

Heating
Ductless
Cooling
Ductless
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances
Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s)
Fireplace
2 · Wood Burning
Interior features
Second Kitchen, Dining Room, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Brick, Wood Products
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Concrete Ribbon
Lot features
Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Topography
Level,Partial Slope
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
2
Parking features
Driveway, Off Street

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric

Community & fees

Subdivision
South Tacoma
Property tax
$5,354 (2025)

Transaction

Original list price
$675,000 (7.4% price cut)
Listed on
Jun 25, 2026
Days on market
87
Price per sq ft
$268
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2017-09-01
Sold$340,000

Schools

School district: Tacoma

Elementary
Buyer To Verify
Middle
Buyer To Verify
High
Lincoln High School
SchoolDigger 1 star · Top 87% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Redfin

Listing agent: Darlene Heseltine.

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Data last updated 2026-09-17.