5204 53rd Street W · University Place, WA 98467
Source: NWMLS · Triwood Realty · Ruth Beyette #NWM2571983
About this home
This well-maintained 2-bedroom, 3-bath rambler offers 2,232 sq ft of comfortable living on a private 0.43-acre lot just off South Orchard Street. Enjoy the peaceful, secluded setting, spacious rooms, large bonus room, and inviting back deck with roll-out sunshade—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The bonus room provides flexible space for an office, hobbies, media room, or other needs. Accessibility features add convenience, while the drive-through garage offers exceptional flexibility for vehicles, storage, and projects. A propane-fueled whole-house generator provides added peace of mind, and the yard sprinkler system helps maintain the grounds. A rare opportunity to enjoy country living with convenient access to University Place, Lakewood, and Tacoma!
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Craftsman
- Stories
- 1 story
- Condition
- Very Good
- Year built
- 1980 (renovated 1987)
- Lot size
- 18,731 sq ft (0.43 acres)
- County
- Pierce
- MLS #
- NWM2571983
Interior
- Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Interior features
- Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Wired for Generator
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Wood, Wood Products
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded
- Topography
- Level,Partial Slope
- View
- Territorial
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 3
- Garage
- Yes
- Covered spaces
- 3
- Parking features
- Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Power
- Electric
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- University Place
- Property tax
- $7,718 (2026)
Transaction
- Listed on
- Aug 20, 2026
- Days on market
- 31
- Price per sq ft
- $329
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing
More homes nearby
Schools
School district: Tacoma
- Elementary
- Buyer To Verify
- Middle
- Buyer To Verify
- High
- Foss High SchoolTop 98% in WA
Listing provided courtesy of: Triwood Realty
Listing agent: Ruth Beyette.
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Data last updated 2026-09-07.