OFF MARKET

Listing provided courtesy of Dove Realty, Inc. Bought with John L. Scott Tacoma North.

Off market aug 2013 for $129K

$389,200

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,308/mo

2

bd

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768

sq ft

8316 John Dower Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

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About this home

Gem of a house made contemporary. Private country back yard. No sign yet. MAI appraised at $ 130,000 in Dec. New and widened driveway. Stunning view of large, tree lined back yard from both house & its large, covered patio. Big kitchen & skylight, island b.bar, appliances, washer & dryer. Large, raised garden. Big shed with work benches, shelving. Cool summer home shaded by porch, rear covered patio, solar attic fan. LOW utilities! Modern homes next door. EZ location. Assume 3 1/2%...$745

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

0.33 acresLot Size

$507Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by • Dove Realty, Inc.

Bought with Curtis Gibson • John L. Scott Tacoma North

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #485389

Listing provided courtesy of Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Redfin Estimate

$389,200

$260K since sold in August 2013$15K since September

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This home's estimate is 8.9% lower than the average sale price ($427K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$430,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,372 sq ft
7115 Flora St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$400,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,054 sq ft
27 crescent Cir SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$447,000
C
2 beds1 bath940 sq ft
9610 Oak Ln SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$424,500
D
3 beds1 bath1,592 sq ft
31 Crescent Cir SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$469,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,076 sq ft
7801 Leschi Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 98498
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$393,000
F
2 beds1 bath889 sq ft
6515 Montclair Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

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Market trends in 98499, WA

Last updated September 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

Recently sold homes

64

1 MoM

New listings for sale

$394,000
2 beds1 bath1,176 sq ft
10019 Oak Ln SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Eric Herbel • RE/MAX Northwest
OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 2PM
$680,000
4 beds3 baths2,440 sq ft
5514 116th St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Mandy Klebe • Realty One Group Bold
$605,000
4 beds2 baths2,280 sq ft
10903 Meadow Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Mike Larson • COMPASS
$625,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,156 sq ft
10810 59th Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Stacie Rodriguez • Best Choice Realty
$535,000
4 beds2 baths1,801 sq ft
3114 89th St S, Lakewood, WA 98499
Hoai Nguyen • Dove Realty, Inc.
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Sale history for 8316 John Dower Rd SW

Date

Event

Price

Aug 27, 2013

Sold

Public Records

$381,150

$496/sq ft

Aug 27, 2013

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #485389

$129,265

$168/sq ft

Aug 21, 2013

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #485389

—

Jul 23, 2013

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #485389

—

Jul 13, 2013

Relisted (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #485389

—

May 23, 2013

Pending (Pending - Backup Offer Requested)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #485389

—

May 15, 2013

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #485389

—

May 10, 2013

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #485389

$125,500

$163/sq ft

Nov 25, 1992

Sold

Public Records

$67,000

$87/sq ft

Jul 28, 1986

Sold

Public Records

$38,000

$49/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,254 (+7.2%)

$248,000 + $139,300

$387,300

2025

$3,970 (+8.5%)

$248,000 + $139,300

$387,300

2024

$3,659 (−0.7%)

$240,800 + $131,100

$371,900

2023

$3,684 (+3.7%)

$214,200 + $121,100

$335,300

2022

$3,553 (+7.6%)

$223,400 + $129,500

$352,900

2021

$3,301 (+9.0%)

$191,300 + $109,700

$301,000

2020

$3,030 (+23.1%)

$150,000 + $100,800

$250,800

2019

$2,461 (−5.9%)

$130,100 + $91,500

$221,600

2018

$2,616 (+8.0%)

$87,200 + $88,100

$175,300

2017

$2,422 (+15.3%)

$87,200 + $88,100

$175,300

2016

$2,101 (+3.1%)

$74,800 + $81,300

$156,100

2015

$2,037 (+14.3%)

$59,900 + $73,900

$133,800

2014

$1,782 (+8.3%)

$54,300 + $72,000

$126,300

2013

$1,646 (−16.6%)

$48,500 + $57,400

$105,900

2012

$1,973 (−5.4%)

$45,500 + $56,600

$102,100

2011

$2,087 (−0.6%)

$74,300 + $58,600

$132,900

2010

$2,098 (+4.8%)

$91,000 + $57,700

$148,700

2009

$2,002

$103,100 + $58,600

$161,700

Tax history for 8316 John Dower Rd SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,254 (+7.2%)

$248,000 + $139,300

$387,300

2025

$3,970 (+8.5%)

$248,000 + $139,300

$387,300

2024

$3,659 (−0.7%)

$240,800 + $131,100

$371,900

2023

$3,684 (+3.7%)

$214,200 + $121,100

$335,300

2022

$3,553 (+7.6%)

$223,400 + $129,500

$352,900

2021

$3,301 (+9.0%)

$191,300 + $109,700

$301,000

2020

$3,030 (+23.1%)

$150,000 + $100,800

$250,800

2019

$2,461 (−5.9%)

$130,100 + $91,500

$221,600

2018

$2,616 (+8.0%)

$87,200 + $88,100

$175,300

2017

$2,422 (+15.3%)

$87,200 + $88,100

$175,300

2016

$2,101 (+3.1%)

$74,800 + $81,300

$156,100

2015

$2,037 (+14.3%)

$59,900 + $73,900

$133,800

2014

$1,782 (+8.3%)

$54,300 + $72,000

$126,300

2013

$1,646 (−16.6%)

$48,500 + $57,400

$105,900

2012

$1,973 (−5.4%)

$45,500 + $56,600

$102,100

2011

$2,087 (−0.6%)

$74,300 + $58,600

$132,900

2010

$2,098 (+4.8%)

$91,000 + $57,700

$148,700

2009

$2,002

$103,100 + $58,600

$161,700

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

Public record

Beds

2

Baths

1

Stories

1

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.33 Acres

Year renovated

1997

Sq. Ft.

768

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Pierce County

APN

3990000120

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: RV Parking
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Ceiling Fan(s), High Tech Cabling, Security System, Skylight(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dryer,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood Products

Property Information
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Restored
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Wooded

Lot Information
Site Features: Cable TV,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,RV Parking
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.3278
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,646
Tax Year: 2013

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Assumable, Conventional, FHA, Private Financing Available, VA Loan
Buyer Financing: FHA

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: Lakewood Water
Power Company: tacoma public utilities
Sewer: Available
Sewer Company: Pierce County
Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Electric
Water Heater Location: adjacent to kitch & bth

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
High School District: Lakewood

Location Information
Directions: From Bridgeport, go west on Custer, left at first light. Or west from Bridgeport on Steilacoom Blvd 1/4 mile, right at convenience store. Look for white house & covered, front porch. No sign yet.
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 768
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Pierce County
APN: 3990000120

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Friday, May 10, 2013

Green Information
Environmental Certification: Other-See Remarks
Green Building Verification Type: Other
Power Production Type: Electric

Home Information
Living Area: 768
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 768
MLS Square Footage Source: appraisal
Building Area Total: 768
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
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

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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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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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Estimated sale price

$370,000 – $448,000

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Home values near 8316 John Dower Rd SW

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8414 John Dower Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 550 Sq. Ft.	$204,563
8308 John Dower Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1128 Sq. Ft.	$428,862

Address	Redfin Estimate
8226 John Dower Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1254 Sq. Ft.	$410,421
8312 John Dower Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1424 Sq. Ft.	$457,884

Address	Redfin Estimate
8302 John Dower Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1128 Sq. Ft.	$408,661
8315 John Dower Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1049 Sq. Ft.	$427,661

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