5818 S Sheridan Avenue · Tacoma, WA 98408
Source: NWMLS · COMPASS · Elaine Gray #NWM2580991
About this home
Welcome home to this beautifully updated Tacoma craftsman, where timeless character meets thoughtful modern improvements. Original charm shines through with refinished hardwood floors, classic wainscoting, a cozy gas fireplace, and a warm, inviting dining area. The charming kitchen blends vintage appeal with practical updates, creating a space that feels both nostalgic and functional. Step outside and discover a true backyard oasis. Designed with the gardener in mind, this private retreat features native plantings, a rain garden, vegetable garden, mature plum tree, patio, and plenty of space to relax, entertain, and enjoy the seasons. A spacious outdoor shop with its own electrical subpanel, along with a garden shed, provides exceptional flexibility for hobbies, projects, storage, or a future creative space. The clean, spacious basement offers even more room for storage and future possibilities. Ideally located within walking distance of beautiful parks and just minutes from restaurants, shops, and everyday conveniences. This is a home that truly offers the best of classic Tacoma charm, thoughtful updates, and an unmatched garden lifestyle. Come see why this home is "the one".
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Craftsman
- Stories
- One and one half
- Year built
- 1928
- Lot size
- 8,480 sq ft (0.19 acres)
- County
- Pierce
- MLS #
- NWM2580991
Interior
- Heating
- Fireplace Insert, Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Appliances
- Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Fireplace
- 1 · Gas
- Interior features
- Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Wood
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Paved
- Topography
- Level
- View
- Territorial
- Waterfront
- Yes
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Carport
- Yes
- Covered spaces
- 2
- Parking features
- Detached Carport, Driveway, RV Parking
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Electric, Natural Gas
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Tacoma
- Community features
- Park, Playground
- Property tax
- $4,629 (2026)
Transaction
- Listed on
- Sep 11, 2026
- Days on market
- 5
- Price per sq ft
- $338
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2023-03-02
- Sold$425,000
- 2013-03-08
- Sold$154,000
Schools
School district: Tacoma
- Elementary
- Buyer To Verify
- Middle
- Buyer To Verify
- High
- Mount Tahoma High SchoolSchoolDigger 1 star · Top 87% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: COMPASS
Listing agent: Elaine Gray.
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Data last updated 2026-09-17.