Rockhood
$464,000List price
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,432 sq ft
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5017 143rd Street E · Tacoma, WA 98446

Source: NWMLS · Pacific Cascade Properties LLC · Doug Westmark #NWM2566774

About this home

Tucked away on a private paved drive, this charming one level home offers the perfect combination of privacy, convenience, and comfort. Enjoy a peaceful setting surrounded by mature landscaping and wooded backyard, creating your own private retreat while still being just minutes from shopping, dining, schools, and major north south commuter routes. This spacious 1,432 square foot floor plan features 3 bedrooms and 1.75 bathrooms including a primary suite with a walk-in shower. The main bath includes a full tub, and the inviting living room centers around a cozy wood burning fireplace. Just off the kitchen the comfortable den features a pellet stove capable of heating the entire home, making it the perfect place to relax year-round. The kitchen opens to the den for easy everyday living and entertaining, while generously sized utility room adds extra storage and functionality. Step outside to a large deck overlooking the private wooded back yard, an ideal space for summer BBQ's, morning coffee, or simply enjoying the quiet surroundings. Situated on just under one half acre, this property offers the privacy of country living with the convenience of being close to everything. If you've been looking for a home that feels tucked away without sacrificing location, this is one you won't want to miss.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Traditional
Stories
1 story
Condition
Good
Year built
1978 (renovated 1993)
Lot size
20,625 sq ft (0.47 acres)
County
Pierce
MLS #
NWM2566774

Interior

Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
None
Flooring
Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s)
Fireplace
1 · Wood Burning
Interior features
Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater

Exterior & lot

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

Parking

Parking spaces
3
Garage
Yes (attached)
Carport
Yes
Covered spaces
3
Parking features
Attached Carport, Driveway, Attached Garage, RV Parking

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Septic Tank
Power
Electric

Community & fees

Subdivision
Se Tacoma
Property tax
$5,487 (2026)

Transaction

Original list price
$479,000 (3.1% price cut)
Listed on
Aug 8, 2026
Days on market
38
Price per sq ft
$324
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, Farm Home Loan, FHA, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2006-09-29
Sold$262,500

Schools

School district: Franklin Pierce

Elementary
Buyer To Verify
Middle
Buyer To Verify
High
Franklin Pierce High School
SchoolDigger 1 star · Top 75% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Pacific Cascade Properties LLC

Listing agent: Doug Westmark.

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Data last updated 2026-09-04.