Google street view image for 8520 John Dower Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

Off market nov 2004 for $213K

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Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,159/mo

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1,035

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8520 John Dower Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

About this home

8520 John Dower Rd SW is a 1,035 square foot house on a 0.8 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on November 09, 2004 for $213,000.

Single-familyProperty Type

1945Year Built

0.8 acresLot Size

$206Price/Sq.Ft.

14 spacesParking

Source:Public Records

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$2,400/mo

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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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Sale history for 8520 John Dower Rd SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,063 (+7.1%)

$298,800 + $279,400

$578,200

2025

$6,595 (+10.0%)

$298,800 + $279,400

$578,200

2024

$5,997 (−0.9%)

$290,100 + $274,500

$564,600

2023

$6,049 (+3.8%)

$276,000 + $257,200

$533,200

2022

$5,829 (+4.4%)

$287,800 + $275,100

$562,900

2021

$5,581 (+8.8%)

$246,400 + $233,100

$479,500

2020

$5,131 (+16.4%)

$193,200 + $218,800

$412,000

2019

$4,410 (−6.9%)

$167,500 + $196,500

$364,000

2018

$4,735 (+6.7%)

$118,600 + $192,800

$311,400

2017

$4,436 (+14.0%)

$118,600 + $192,800

$311,400

2016

$3,890 (+2.2%)

$101,600 + $178,700

$280,300

2015

$3,805 (+10.1%)

$81,500 + $160,700

$242,200

2014

$3,457 (+7.6%)

$73,900 + $156,700

$230,600

2013

$3,212 (−11.3%)

$65,300 + $135,300

$200,600

2012

$3,621 (−2.5%)

$61,200 + $133,100

$194,300

2011

$3,715 (+1.1%)

$100,000 + $137,900

$237,900

2010

$3,676 (+4.8%)

$122,400 + $135,700

$258,100

2009

$3,507

$138,800 + $137,100

$275,900

Tax history for 8520 John Dower Rd SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,063 (+7.1%)

$298,800 + $279,400

$578,200

2025

$6,595 (+10.0%)

$298,800 + $279,400

$578,200

2024

$5,997 (−0.9%)

$290,100 + $274,500

$564,600

2023

$6,049 (+3.8%)

$276,000 + $257,200

$533,200

2022

$5,829 (+4.4%)

$287,800 + $275,100

$562,900

2021

$5,581 (+8.8%)

$246,400 + $233,100

$479,500

2020

$5,131 (+16.4%)

$193,200 + $218,800

$412,000

2019

$4,410 (−6.9%)

$167,500 + $196,500

$364,000

2018

$4,735 (+6.7%)

$118,600 + $192,800

$311,400

2017

$4,436 (+14.0%)

$118,600 + $192,800

$311,400

2016

$3,890 (+2.2%)

$101,600 + $178,700

$280,300

2015

$3,805 (+10.1%)

$81,500 + $160,700

$242,200

2014

$3,457 (+7.6%)

$73,900 + $156,700

$230,600

2013

$3,212 (−11.3%)

$65,300 + $135,300

$200,600

2012

$3,621 (−2.5%)

$61,200 + $133,100

$194,300

2011

$3,715 (+1.1%)

$100,000 + $137,900

$237,900

2010

$3,676 (+4.8%)

$122,400 + $135,700

$258,100

2009

$3,507

$138,800 + $137,100

$275,900

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

Property details

Interior

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Floor Furnace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Below Average
Exterior Wall: Frame/Vinyl
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,035
Building Sq. Ft: 1,035
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: SECTION 35 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 02 QUARTER 23 : E 348 FT OF FOLL BEG 537.38 FT S OF NW COR OF LOT 2 TH S 100 FT TH E 685.44 FT TO A PT 629.48 FT S OF NE COR SD LOT 2 TH N 100 FT TH W 686.19 FT TO BEG EXC E 30 FT FOR ROAD SUBJ TO EASE OT CITY OF TAC

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 400
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 3
Land Sq. Ft: 34,848
Legal Lot Number: 2
School Tax District: CLOVER PARK
Municipality Name: LAKEWOOD
Acres: 0.8
Front Footage: 100
Zoning Code: LKWD
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Connected

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,035
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Pierce County
APN: 0220352050

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Dower Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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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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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