8515 John Dower Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

Listed by Lori Tetreault • Windermere Commencement. Bought with Better Properties Real Estate.

Off market aug 2010 for $245K

$590,974

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,933/mo

•

2,381

sq ft

8515 John Dower Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

About this home

Immaculate 4 Bdrm 2.5 bath home is well maintained. Upstairs: master bed & bath suite, 2walk-in closets + walk-in attic storage. Main floor: formal lvgrm, gas f/p; large modern kit w/solid oak cabinets; sizable util & pantry areas. Spacious familyrm opens to deck, patio, landscaped backyard & shop area. Fully fenced yd has sprklr sys. Addtl amenities: ceiling fans, cove ceilings, solid wd millwork. Recent updates: roof 2007; high efficiency furnace & FP 2008; exterior doors, lights & paint 2009.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

9,148 sq ftLot Size

$248Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Lori Tetreault • Windermere Commencement

Listed by Dick Beeson • Windermere Commencement

Bought with JR Poulsen • Better Properties Real Estate

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #38206

Redfin Estimate

$590,974

$346K since sold in August 2010$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 1.7% lower than the average sale price ($601K) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
4 beds2.5 baths2,020 sq ft
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C
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D
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E
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$570,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,966 sq ft
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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 8515 John Dower Rd SW

Date

Event

Price

Aug 17, 2010

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #38206

$245,000

$103/sq ft

Aug 14, 2010

Relisted (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #38206

—

Jul 15, 2010

Pending (Pending - Backup Offer Requested)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #38206

—

May 1, 2010

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #38206

—

Mar 12, 2010

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #38206

$260,000

$109/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,634 (+6.7%)

$225,200 + $280,900

$506,100

2025

$5,279 (+11.6%)

$225,200 + $280,900

$506,100

2024

$4,731 (−1.2%)

$218,600 + $270,500

$489,100

2023

$4,789 (+3.9%)

$187,900 + $249,600

$437,500

2022

$4,608 (+4.0%)

$196,000 + $267,000

$463,000

2021

$4,433 (+8.7%)

$167,800 + $226,200

$394,000

2020

$4,078 (+20.6%)

$131,500 + $208,900

$340,400

2019

$3,382 (−9.5%)

$114,100 + $187,600

$301,700

2018

$3,739 (+6.6%)

$74,400 + $178,700

$253,100

2017

$3,507 (+12.6%)

$74,400 + $178,700

$253,100

2016

$3,114 (+1.7%)

$63,800 + $164,800

$228,600

2015

$3,061 (+3.0%)

$51,100 + $149,900

$201,000

2014

$2,973 (+7.8%)

$46,400 + $146,100

$192,500

2013

$2,757 (−8.5%)

$41,600 + $138,500

$180,100

2012

$3,014 (−0.2%)

$39,000 + $135,700

$174,700

2011

$3,020 (+2.7%)

$63,700 + $142,400

$206,100

2010

$2,939 (+4.4%)

$78,000 + $140,000

$218,000

2009

$2,817

$88,400 + $140,800

$229,200

Tax history for 8515 John Dower Rd SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,634 (+6.7%)

$225,200 + $280,900

$506,100

2025

$5,279 (+11.6%)

$225,200 + $280,900

$506,100

2024

$4,731 (−1.2%)

$218,600 + $270,500

$489,100

2023

$4,789 (+3.9%)

$187,900 + $249,600

$437,500

2022

$4,608 (+4.0%)

$196,000 + $267,000

$463,000

2021

$4,433 (+8.7%)

$167,800 + $226,200

$394,000

2020

$4,078 (+20.6%)

$131,500 + $208,900

$340,400

2019

$3,382 (−9.5%)

$114,100 + $187,600

$301,700

2018

$3,739 (+6.6%)

$74,400 + $178,700

$253,100

2017

$3,507 (+12.6%)

$74,400 + $178,700

$253,100

2016

$3,114 (+1.7%)

$63,800 + $164,800

$228,600

2015

$3,061 (+3.0%)

$51,100 + $149,900

$201,000

2014

$2,973 (+7.8%)

$46,400 + $146,100

$192,500

2013

$2,757 (−8.5%)

$41,600 + $138,500

$180,100

2012

$3,014 (−0.2%)

$39,000 + $135,700

$174,700

2011

$3,020 (+2.7%)

$63,700 + $142,400

$206,100

2010

$2,939 (+4.4%)

$78,000 + $140,000

$218,000

2009

$2,817

$88,400 + $140,800

$229,200

*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

1986

Sq. Ft.

2,381

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Pierce County

APN

5230000400

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: RV Parking

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Beds Upper: 1
# of Bedrooms Main: 3
Bedrooms Possible: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Upper): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Half Baths (Main): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Upper

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
# of Fireplaces Main: 1

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, High Tech Cabling, Walk-in Closet(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood, Wood Products

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 2,381
Style Code: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Very Good

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Patio,RV Parking,Shop,Sprinkler System
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,817
Tax Year: 2009

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, FHA, Private Financing Available, VA Loan, See Remarks
Buyer Financing: FHA

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: Lakewood Water District
Power Company: City Light/PSE (Gas)
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: Pierce County
Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Water Heater Location: Electric/Hallway Closet
Water Heater Type: Electric/Hallway Closet

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

School Information
Elementary School: Dower Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Lochburn Mid
High School: Clover Park High
High School District: Clover Park

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: S on 74th which turns into Custer Rd, left on John Dower Rd, home on left.
Topography: Level,Terraces

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,381
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Pierce County
APN: 5230000400

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010

Green Information
Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 2,381
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2381
MLS Square Footage Source: Tax Records
Building Area Total: 2381
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Building Name: Leona Park
Structure Type: House
Entry Location: Main

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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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

$562,000 – $680,000

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