Rockhood
$465,000List price
3 bed · 1.5 bath · 2,038 sq ft
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4523 S 12th Street · Tacoma, WA 98405

Source: NWMLS · Keller Williams Rty Tacoma · LaVoyce Ezell #NWM2572344

About this home

Conveniently located near Highway 16, major hospitals, JBLM, shopping, and parks, this 1965 home offers classic charm, flexible living spaces, and plenty of opportunity. Situated on a generous 9,336 sq ft lot, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is ready for your vision and personal touch.Inside, original wood floors add warmth and character to the inviting living room. The kitchen features an eat-in layout with built-in seating and a breakfast nook, flowing into a comfortable family room. A double-sided wood-burning fireplace creates a cozy focal point between the living spaces.The converted garage offers endless possibilities. Use your imagination to create a spacious recreation room, home office, studio, gym, hobby space, entertainment area, or whatever best suits your lifestyle. An additional room above provides even more flexible space.Outside, enjoy a spacious backyard with a mature apple tree and plenty of room for gardening, entertaining, outdoor activities, or simply relaxing.With some TLC and a creative vision, this home is ideal for a buyer looking to personalize a property while enjoying a convenient location and a community with no monthly HOA dues. Bring your ideas and transform this classic home into something truly your own.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
1 1/2 Story
Stories
One and one half
Condition
Fair
Year built
1965 (renovated 1987)
Lot size
9,336 sq ft (0.21 acres)
County
Pierce
MLS #
NWM2572344

Interior

Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Flooring
Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
Appliances
Microwave, See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s)
Fireplace
1 · Wood Burning
Interior features
Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Brick, Wood
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Curbs, Sidewalk
Topography
Level
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking features
Driveway

Utilities

Water
Public, See Remarks
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Natural Gas

Community & fees

Subdivision
Central Tacoma
Property tax
$5,593 (2026)

Transaction

Original list price
$490,000 (5.1% price cut)
Listed on
Aug 21, 2026
Days on market
30
Price per sq ft
$228
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Schools

School district: Tacoma

High
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
SchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 60% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Keller Williams Rty Tacoma

Listing agent: LaVoyce Ezell.

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Data last updated 2026-09-14.