Rockhood
$489,950List price
4 bed · 2 bath · 1,695 sq ft
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4821 S 49th Street · Tacoma, WA 98409

Source: NWMLS · Realty One Group Enterprise · Walter Cave #NWM2551972

About this home

BUYER BONUS: Up to $10,000 toward an interest-rate buy-down and/or lender closing costs with our preferred lending partner. Charming South Tacoma home with fresh updates and move-in ready appeal! Fresh interior paint and brand-new carpet and new roof give this older home a crisp, inviting feel the moment you walk in. Spacious 3-bed, 2-bath layout offers flexible living options with room to relax, work from home, or host guests. Set on a residential street near the heart of South Tacoma, you’re minutes to Tacoma Mall, South Tacoma Way shops and restaurants, Costco, and everyday conveniences, plus quick access to I-5 for an easy commute to JBLM, downtown Tacoma, and beyond. Nearby parks, community centers, and local small businesses add to the neighborhood’s vibrant, lived-in charm. Whether you’re looking for an affordable first home, a solid downsize option, or a great long-term investment in a convenient location, this refreshed classic is ready for its next chapter.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Contemporary
Stories
1 story
Condition
Good
Year built
1985
Lot size
5,100 sq ft (0.12 acres)
County
Pierce
MLS #
NWM2551972

Interior

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
None
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Carpet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Stove(s)/Range(s)
Interior features
Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Water Heater
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Wood, Wood Products
Roof
Built-Up, Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Dead End Street, Paved
Topography
Level
View
Territorial
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
3
Garage
Yes (attached)
Covered spaces
1
Parking features
Attached Garage

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric

Community & fees

Subdivision
Tacoma
Property tax
$4,925 (2026)

Transaction

Original list price
$529,000 (7.4% price cut)
Listed on
Jul 8, 2026
Days on market
64
Price per sq ft
$289
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Schools

School district: Tacoma

Elementary
Edison
Middle
Gray
High
Foss High School
Top 98% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Realty One Group Enterprise

Listing agent: Walter Cave.

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Data last updated 2026-09-15.