4909 N 38th St · Tacoma, WA 98407
Source: NWMLS · Berkshire Hathaway HS NW · William Weflen #NWM2543679
About this home
Opportunity awaits in one of North Tacoma’s most sought-after neighborhoods, just moments from Point Ruston, Ruston Way Waterfront, and the breathtaking beauty of Puget Sound. This charming home offers 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and 804 square feet of living space on a 4,125-square-foot lot, presenting an incredible opportunity to enjoy the best of Pacific Northwest living. Major recent updates include a brand-new roof, brand-new HVAC system, and brand-new water heater, providing exceptional value and peace of mind for years to come. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, investor, downsizer, or simply seeking a property in an outstanding location, this home offers comfort, convenience, and endless potential. Enjoy easy access to waterfront walking trails, local restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, entertainment, marinas, and a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Spend your evenings taking in spectacular Puget Sound sunsets, exploring nearby Point Defiance Park, enjoying the vibrant atmosphere and amenities that have made Point Ruston one of Tacoma’s premier destinations. The functional floor plan provides comfortable living spaces with opportunities to personalize, refresh, or enhance to fit your vision. Properties in this highly desirable North Tacoma location remain in strong demand due to their proximity to waterfront attractions, established neighborhoods, and everyday conveniences. Offering great access to major commuting routes! All interior photos are AI altered.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- 1 Story
- Stories
- 1 story
- Year built
- 1918 (renovated 1970)
- Lot size
- 4,125 sq ft (0.09 acres)
- County
- Pierce
- MLS #
- NWM2543679
Interior
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Forced Air
- Flooring
- Vinyl, Carpet
- Appliances
- Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Interior features
- Dining Room, Water Heater
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Metal/Vinyl, Wood, Wood Products
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Pillar/Post/Pier, Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Alley, Paved, Secluded
- Topography
- Level
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Parking features
- Driveway, Off Street
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Electric, Natural Gas
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- North Tacoma
- Property tax
- $4,590 (2026)
Transaction
- Original list price
- $425,000 (5.9% price cut)
- Listed on
- Jun 25, 2026
- Days on market
- 87
- Price per sq ft
- $498
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Possession
- Closing, See Remarks, Subject To Tenant Rights
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2002-11-15
- Sold$112,000
Schools
School district: Tacoma
- Elementary
- Buyer To Verify
- Middle
- Buyer To Verify
- High
- Dr. Dolores Silas High SchoolSchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 60% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Listing agent: William Weflen.
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Data last updated 2026-08-05.