8226 John Dower Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

Listing provided courtesy of RE/MAX Eastside Brokers, Inc. Bought with Windermere Real Estate/East.

Off market jan 2008 for $180K

$409,833

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $474/mo

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1,254

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8226 John Dower Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

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About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

10,860 sq ftLot Size

$327Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by • RE/MAX Eastside Brokers, Inc.

Bought with • Windermere Real Estate/East

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #27188957

Listing provided courtesy of Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Redfin Estimate

$409,833

$230K since sold in January 2008$0 since August

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This home's estimate is 11.2% lower than the average sale price ($462K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JAN 30, 2026
$410,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,344 sq ft
8216 John Dower Rd SW, Tacoma, WA 98499
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$460,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,217 sq ft
8801 SW Custer Rd, Lakewood, WA 98499
SOLD BY REDFIN MAY 27, 2026
$525,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,446 sq ft
6202 84th St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$415,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,120 sq ft
8214 Woodbourne Dr SW, Tacoma, WA 98499
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$469,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,076 sq ft
7801 Leschi Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 98498
SOLD JAN 30, 2026
$490,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,328 sq ft
8402 Leona Way SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

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Market trends in 98499, WA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.7%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$460K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

2 days MoM

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64

1 MoM

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Sale history for 8226 John Dower Rd SW

Date

Event

Price

Jan 30, 2008

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #27188957

$180,000

$144/sq ft

Jan 14, 2008

Delisted

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #27188957

—

Dec 31, 2007

Contingent

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #27188957

—

Nov 26, 2007

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #27188957

$189,900

$151/sq ft

Oct 19, 2007

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #27188957

$199,900

$159/sq ft

Sep 1, 1993

Sold

Public Records

$60,000

$48/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,105 (+5.8%)

$234,200 + $227,800

$462,000

2025

$4,824 (+11.5%)

$234,200 + $227,800

$462,000

2024

$4,327 (−1.8%)

$227,400 + $223,200

$450,600

2023

$4,405 (+3.8%)

$198,200 + $200,800

$399,000

2022

$4,242 (+4.9%)

$206,700 + $218,000

$424,700

2021

$4,043 (+234.4%)

$177,000 + $184,700

$361,700

2020

$1,209 (+148.2%)

$138,800 + $170,700

$309,500

2019

$487 (−1.9%)

$120,300 + $153,600

$273,900

2018

$497 (−6.1%)

$79,400 + $137,400

$216,800

2017

$529 (−79.9%)

$79,400 + $137,400

$216,800

2016

$2,626 (+94.5%)

$68,000 + $126,700

$194,700

2015

$1,350 (+176.1%)

$54,500 + $114,100

$168,600

2014

$489 (+1.8%)

$49,500 + $112,300

$161,800

2013

$481 (−80.4%)

$44,300 + $97,800

$142,100

2012

$2,458 (−2.3%)

$41,500 + $95,700

$137,200

2011

$2,515 (+1.1%)

$67,800 + $99,200

$167,000

2010

$2,488 (+4.9%)

$83,000 + $97,500

$180,500

2009

$2,371

$94,100 + $98,900

$193,000

Tax history for 8226 John Dower Rd SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,105 (+5.8%)

$234,200 + $227,800

$462,000

2025

$4,824 (+11.5%)

$234,200 + $227,800

$462,000

2024

$4,327 (−1.8%)

$227,400 + $223,200

$450,600

2023

$4,405 (+3.8%)

$198,200 + $200,800

$399,000

2022

$4,242 (+4.9%)

$206,700 + $218,000

$424,700

2021

$4,043 (+234.4%)

$177,000 + $184,700

$361,700

2020

$1,209 (+148.2%)

$138,800 + $170,700

$309,500

2019

$487 (−1.9%)

$120,300 + $153,600

$273,900

2018

$497 (−6.1%)

$79,400 + $137,400

$216,800

2017

$529 (−79.9%)

$79,400 + $137,400

$216,800

2016

$2,626 (+94.5%)

$68,000 + $126,700

$194,700

2015

$1,350 (+176.1%)

$54,500 + $114,100

$168,600

2014

$489 (+1.8%)

$49,500 + $112,300

$161,800

2013

$481 (−80.4%)

$44,300 + $97,800

$142,100

2012

$2,458 (−2.3%)

$41,500 + $95,700

$137,200

2011

$2,515 (+1.1%)

$67,800 + $99,200

$167,000

2010

$2,488 (+4.9%)

$83,000 + $97,500

$180,500

2009

$2,371

$94,100 + $98,900

$193,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

3

Baths

2

Stories

1

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,860 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1973

Sq. Ft.

1,314

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Pierce County

APN

3990000080

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.

Property details

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Possible: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating

Interior Features
Interior Features: Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate
Flooring: Laminate, Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.2493
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,485
Tax Year: 2007

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Conventional
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

School Information
High School District: Clover Park

Location Information
Bus Route Number: '
Directions: Bridgeport exit, Stay on Bridgeport Way, Left on Steilacoom, Right on John Dower Rd., home on the left.

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,314
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,860 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Pierce County
APN: 3990000080

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Friday, October 19, 2007

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric

Home Information
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1254
Building Area Total: 1254
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Structure Type: House
Levels: One

Around this home

Schools

Dower Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

3/10

Lochburn Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

1/10

Harrison Preparatory School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 87° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

11 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Lakewood, WA • 98499

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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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1.7 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$390,000 – $472,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8206 John Dower Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1368 Sq. Ft.	$454,522
8218 John Dower Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1056 Sq. Ft.	$376,174

Address	Redfin Estimate
8210 John Dower Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$400,184
8222 John Dower Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$422,259

Address	Redfin Estimate
8216 John Dower Rd SW, Tacoma, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$499,468
8302 John Dower Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1128 Sq. Ft.	$408,239

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