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 SchoolSchoolDigger 1 star · Top 87% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Redfin
Listing agent: Darlene Heseltine.
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Data last updated 2026-09-17.