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117 Amherst St, Fircrest, WA 98466
About this home
Jewel of Pierce County. Tucked in between University Place and Tacoma. Enjoy the high quality life in this pristine neighborhood. Opportunity to own this rare and unique home with lots of character and history. Full of detail and natural light. Great curb appeal. Beautifully landscaped with sprinkler system. Lots of room inside and out. New roof, new kitchen cabinets & quartz counter tops, new paint, new flooring, furnace installed in 2020, central vacuum system & lots of parking for your RV/Boat, toys, etc.. Huge basement with separate entrance, 2nd kitchen, bedroom, office, fireplace and bath. Centralized & conveniently close to shopping, restaurants, parks, schools, downtown Tacoma & freeways.

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Last updated October 2026
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- NEW$925,0004 beds3.5 baths3,828 sq ft4623 62nd Ave W, University Place, WA 98466Stephan Childers • Best Choice Realty
- OPEN SAT, 12:30PM TO 2PM$585,0003 beds2 baths1,308 sq ft8801 36th St W, University Place, WA 98466Kim Seevers • Better Properties Real Estate
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- 3D WALKTHROUGH$650,0003 beds2 baths1,544 sq ft1118 Garden Cir Unit 5A, Fircrest, WA 98466Amy Long • Windermere Prof Partners
- 3D WALKTHROUGH$355,0002 beds2 baths1,101 sq ft1902 Bridgeport Way W #104, University Place, WA 98466Curtis Gibson • Windermere Prof Partners
- 3D WALKTHROUGH$750,0004 beds2 baths2,568 sq ft3730 Tahoma Pl W, University Place, WA 98466Ruthy Taylor • Real Broker LLC
- $619,0002 beds2 baths1,704 sq ft3826 67th Avenue Ct W, University Place, WA 98466Kendra Varadi • Better Properties N. Proctor
- 3D WALKTHROUGH$799,0004 beds3 baths2,356 sq ft1025 Panorama Dr, Fircrest, WA 98466Michael Morrison • Morrison House Sotheby's Intl
- $568,0002 beds2 baths1,704 sq ft3817 67th Avenue Ct W, University Place, WA 98466Lynn Downing • John L. Scott, Inc.
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Sale history for 117 Amherst St
$180/sq ft
$184/sq ft
$39/sq ft
$46/sq ft
$49/sq ft
Tax history for 117 Amherst St
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
- Public record
- Zoning
R6
Residential-6 District
The R-6 zoning district is intended to implement the comprehensive plan’s low density residential land use designation. The district standards aim to preserve the historic development pattern established in the city’s original residential neighborhoods the circa 1907 Regents Park I and II plats. These neighborhoods include an eclectic mix of architecture within a pedestrian-oriented urban grid development pattern. The predominant land uses are detached modestly-scaled single-family dwellings located on 5,000 to 8,000 sq ft lots. New construction must fit within this context.Include but are not limited to:
- Housing-Group
- Housing-Single unit
- Housing-Senior
- Infrastructure
- Recreation
- Park & open space
Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: RV Parking, Detached Garage
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Has Garage
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 3
- # of Beds Upper: 2
- # of Beds Lower: 1
- Bedrooms Possible: 3
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Baths (Total): 3
- # of Half Baths (Total): 1
- # of Full Baths (Upper): 2
- # of Full Baths (Lower): 1
- # of Half Baths (Main): 1
- Room 1 Information
- Room Type: Entry Hall
- Room Level: Main
- Room 2 Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room 3 Information
- Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
- Room Level: Main
- Room 4 Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room 5 Information
- Room Type: Bathroom Half
- Room Level: Main
- Room 6 Information
- Room Type: Den/Office
- Room Level: Main
- Room 7 Information
- Room Type: Bathroom Full
- Room Level: Upper
- Room 8 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Upper
- Room 9 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Upper
- Room 10 Information
- Room Type: Bathroom Full
- Room Level: Upper
- Room 11 Information
- Room Type: Den/Office
- Room Level: Upper
- Room 12 Information
- Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 13 Information
- Room Type: Great Room
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 14 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 15 Information
- Room Type: Bathroom Full
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 16 Information
- Room Type: Den/Office
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 17 Information
- Room Type: Utility Room
- Room Level: Lower
- Basement Information
- Basement Features: Finished
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace Features: Gas
- # of Fireplaces Main: 1
- # of Fireplaces Lower: 1
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Forced Air, Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Dining Room, Fireplace
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Refrigerator,StoveRange
Exterior
- Building Information
- Building Information: Built On Lot
- Roof: Composition
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Stucco
- Property Information
- Energy Source: Natural Gas
- Sq. Ft. Finished: 4,357
- Style Code: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Condition: Very Good
- Land Information
- Vegetation: Garden Space
- Lot Information
- MLS Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Site Features: Cable TV,Gas Available,Patio,RV Parking
- Zoning Jurisdiction: City
- Lot Features: Paved
- Lot Size Units: Square Feet
- Lot Size Acres: 0.247
- Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $7,979
- Tax Year: 2022
- Financial Information
- Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Community
- Water Company: TPU
- Power Company: TPU
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Sewer Company: TPU
- Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Location
- Multi-Unit Information
- Furnished: Unfurnished
- School Information
- High School District: Tacoma
- Location Information
- Bus Line Nearby: true
- Directions: From Orchard St W. West on Amherst St. Home on right.
- Topography: Level
- Community Information
- Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 4.0
- Sq. Ft.: 4,357
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 10,670 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1945
- Year Renovated: 2001
- County: Pierce County
- APN: 7160200163
Other
- Listing Information
- Mls Status: Sold
- Listing Date Information
- On Market Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2022
- Green Information
- Direction Faces: South
- Power Production Type: Natural Gas
- Home Information
- Living Area: 4,357
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Calculated Square Footage: 4357
- MLS Square Footage Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 4357
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Foundation Details: Poured Concrete, Slab
- Year Built Effective: 1980
- Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
- Structure Type: House
- Levels: Two
- Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
- K - 12
- Preschool & daycare
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 87° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
11 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in June and 1.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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3 Beds | 3 Baths | 2894 Sq. Ft. | $659,883 |
4 Beds | 2 Baths | 2500 Sq. Ft. | $660,549 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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4 Beds | 2 Baths | 2580 Sq. Ft. | $644,467 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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4 Beds | 4 Baths | 3248 Sq. Ft. | $855,747 |
2 Beds | 1 Baths | 1162 Sq. Ft. | $452,737 |
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