Rockhood
$450,000List price
3 bed · 1 bath · 1,331 sq ft
Pending

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 School
SchoolDigger 1 star · Top 87% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: COMPASS

Listing agent: Elaine Gray.

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Data last updated 2026-09-17.