Rockhood
$645,000List price
3 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,738 sq ft
Active

317 68th Avenue E · Tacoma, WA 98424

Source: NWMLS · Skyline Properties, Inc. · Bobbie Jo Roth #NWM2568968

About this home

Discover your own private retreat on 0.61 beautifully landscaped acres, where comfort, character, and convenience come together. This thoughtfully updated 3 bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers light-filled interiors and inviting outdoor spaces designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. The renovated kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring new cabinetry and sleek Quartz countertops. Remodeled bathrooms, skylights, and newer HVAC add modern comfort, while A/C keeps things cool in the summer and a cozy fireplace sets the perfect mood on winter evenings. Step outside to enjoy mature landscaping, raised garden beds, terraced gardens, and multiple decks ideal for morning coffee, summer gatherings, or simply enjoying the tranquility of your surroundings. The generous lot offers a rare sense of privacy and space while still providing easy access to Hwy 99 and I-5. A two car garage adds convenience and storage, making this property an exceptional blend of peaceful retreat and commuter friendly location. For even more possibilities, the adjoining 0.43-acre buildable lot is also available for purchase (MLS #2556613). An uncommon opportunity to expand your vision and create something truly special.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Split Entry
Stories
Multi/split level
Year built
1979 (renovated 1994)
Lot size
26,401 sq ft (0.61 acres)
County
Pierce
MLS #
NWM2568968

Interior

Heating
Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
Forced Air, Heat Pump
Flooring
Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s)
Fireplace
2 · Wood Burning
Interior features
Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, High Tech Cabling, Skylight(s), Water Heater

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Wood
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded
Topography
Level,Sloped,Terraces
View
Territorial
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
2
Garage
Yes (attached)
Covered spaces
2
Parking features
Attached Garage

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Septic Tank
Power
Electric

Community & fees

Subdivision
Fife Heights
Property tax
$5,472 (2026)

Transaction

Original list price
$660,000 (2.3% price cut)
Listed on
Sep 1, 2026
Days on market
19
Price per sq ft
$371
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2025-06-13
Sold$647,000
2017-06-16
Sold$304,000
2010-07-30
Sold$170,000

Schools

School district: Fife

Elementary
Buyer To Verify
Middle
Surprise Lake Mid
High
Fife High School
SchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 53% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Skyline Properties, Inc.

Listing agent: Bobbie Jo Roth.

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Data last updated 2026-09-18.