OFF MARKET

Listed by Steve Sloboda • Engel & Volkers Chambers Bay. Bought with Windermere Prof Partners.

Off market jul 2021 for $400K

$384,237

•

1,744

sq ft

8505 John Dower Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

About this home

This well loved home is ready for new owners searching for that rare opportunity to gain serious sweat equity. 3 bedrooms, 1.75 bathrooms & 1744 square feet of living space on a fully fenced 9000 square foot lot w/ outbuildings for extra parking or storage, an attached one car garage, a backyard storage shed for your outdoor items & a very nice back deck. Mid entry style w/ an open living room and a kitchen w/ lots of cabinet space, a center island, and nicer granite countertops. Downstairs you'll find a rec room, a third bedroom, a 3/4 bath & a utility room. Newer vinyl windows are a great jump start to the potential this house is ready to show off. Convenient Lakewood location close to schools, shopping, public transportation, and JBLM,

Single-familyProperty Type

1975Year Built

9,000 sq ftLot Size

$220Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Steve Sloboda • Engel & Volkers Chambers Bay

Bought with Morgan Reay • Windermere Prof Partners

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1798754

Redfin Estimate

$384,237

$16K since sold in July 2021$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 26.1% lower than the average sale price ($520K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$460,000
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B
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$638,500
C
3 beds2 baths1,764 sq ft
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$657,500
D
4 beds2 baths1,735 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$425,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,544 sq ft
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SOLD BY REDFIN MAY 27, 2026
$525,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,446 sq ft
6202 84th St 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

99.4%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$503K

$38K MoM

Avg. days on market

35d

18 days MoM

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5 MoM

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Sale history for 8505 John Dower Rd SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,476 (+6.8%)

$225,200 + $175,200

$400,400

2025

$4,192 (+13.1%)

$225,200 + $175,200

$400,400

2024

$3,707 (−0.9%)

$218,600 + $168,000

$386,600

2023

$3,742 (+3.8%)

$187,900 + $152,000

$339,900

2022

$3,605 (+5.9%)

$196,000 + $162,700

$358,700

2021

$3,405 (+9.1%)

$167,800 + $137,800

$305,600

2020

$3,121 (+24.0%)

$131,500 + $127,500

$259,000

2019

$2,518 (−8.0%)

$114,100 + $114,500

$228,600

2018

$2,736 (+7.4%)

$74,400 + $109,200

$183,600

2017

$2,548 (+14.8%)

$74,400 + $109,200

$183,600

2016

$2,219 (+1.7%)

$63,800 + $100,700

$164,500

2015

$2,182 (+7.0%)

$51,100 + $90,500

$141,600

2014

$2,039 (+8.8%)

$46,400 + $89,300

$135,700

2013

$1,874 (−12.9%)

$41,600 + $80,300

$121,900

2012

$2,152 (−2.9%)

$39,000 + $78,000

$117,000

2011

$2,217 (+1.1%)

$63,700 + $81,800

$145,500

2010

$2,193 (+4.0%)

$78,000 + $80,400

$158,400

2009

$2,108

$88,400 + $80,900

$169,300

Tax history for 8505 John Dower Rd SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,476 (+6.8%)

$225,200 + $175,200

$400,400

2025

$4,192 (+13.1%)

$225,200 + $175,200

$400,400

2024

$3,707 (−0.9%)

$218,600 + $168,000

$386,600

2023

$3,742 (+3.8%)

$187,900 + $152,000

$339,900

2022

$3,605 (+5.9%)

$196,000 + $162,700

$358,700

2021

$3,405 (+9.1%)

$167,800 + $137,800

$305,600

2020

$3,121 (+24.0%)

$131,500 + $127,500

$259,000

2019

$2,518 (−8.0%)

$114,100 + $114,500

$228,600

2018

$2,736 (+7.4%)

$74,400 + $109,200

$183,600

2017

$2,548 (+14.8%)

$74,400 + $109,200

$183,600

2016

$2,219 (+1.7%)

$63,800 + $100,700

$164,500

2015

$2,182 (+7.0%)

$51,100 + $90,500

$141,600

2014

$2,039 (+8.8%)

$46,400 + $89,300

$135,700

2013

$1,874 (−12.9%)

$41,600 + $80,300

$121,900

2012

$2,152 (−2.9%)

$39,000 + $78,000

$117,000

2011

$2,217 (+1.1%)

$63,700 + $81,800

$145,500

2010

$2,193 (+4.0%)

$78,000 + $80,400

$158,400

2009

$2,108

$88,400 + $80,900

$169,300

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1988

Sq. Ft.

1,344

Year built

1975

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Pierce County

APN

5230000380

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: RV Parking, Driveway, Off Street
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage
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): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Upper): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Lower): 1

Basement Information
Basement Features: Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
# of Fireplaces Upper: 1
# of Fireplaces Lower: 1

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Laminate Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Fireplace, Water Heater
Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Energy Source: Electric
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,744
Style Code: 14 - Split Entry
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Fair
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information
Lot Number: 12
MLS Lot Size Source: Tax records
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,Gated Entry,Outbuildings,RV Parking
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.2066
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,405
Tax Year: 2021

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: Lakewood
Power Company: TPU
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: Pierce County
Utilities: Cable Connected, Sewer Connected, Electric
Water Heater Location: basement bedroom
Water Heater Type: electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
Elementary School: Dower Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Buyer To Verify
High School: Buyer To Verify
High School District: Clover Park

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: From Bridgeport turn west onto Steilacoom Blvd. Turn right onto John Dower Road to property on right side.
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Pierce County
APN: 5230000380

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
Offers Review Date: Tuesday, June 29, 2021
On Market Date: Friday, June 25, 2021

Green Information
Direction Faces: West
Power Production Type: Electric

Home Information
Living Area: 1,744
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1744
MLS Square Footage Source: Homeowner
Building Area Total: 1744
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Building Name: Leona Park
Year Built Effective: 1975
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: Multi/Split
Entry Location: Split

Around this home

Schools

Dower Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

3/10

Lochburn Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

1/10

Harrison Preparatory School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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

$366,000 – $442,000

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