Google street view image for 8608 John Dower Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

Off market may 1978 for $157K

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Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,036/mo

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1,475

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8608 John Dower Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

About this home

8608 John Dower Rd SW is a 1,475 square foot multi-family home on a 0.6 acre lot. - it last sold on May 01, 1978 for $157,000.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1959Year Built

0.6 acresLot Size

$106Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

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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

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

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Sale history for 8608 John Dower Rd SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,105 (−2.0%)

$583,600 + $880,700

$1,464,300

2025

$18,477 (+33.3%)

$583,600 + $880,700

$1,464,300

2024

$13,861 (+4.3%)

$583,600 + $957,800

$1,541,400

2023

$13,289 (+1.7%)

$698,200 + $544,400

$1,242,600

2022

$13,065 (+3.3%)

$698,200 + $544,400

$1,242,600

2021

$12,650 (+5.3%)

$582,800 + $498,700

$1,081,500

2020

$12,016 (+33.3%)

$582,800 + $357,600

$940,400

2019

$9,013 (+8.0%)

$527,800 + $333,000

$860,800

2018

$8,344 (+1.1%)

$154,300 + $390,200

$544,500

2017

$8,250 (+8.7%)

$154,300 + $390,200

$544,500

2016

$7,592 (−2.4%)

$154,300 + $364,300

$518,600

2015

$7,775 (−3.4%)

$154,300 + $317,100

$471,400

2014

$8,047 (+18.2%)

$154,300 + $317,100

$471,400

2013

$6,808 (+7.1%)

$154,300 + $317,100

$471,400

2012

$6,360 (+1.7%)

$237,400 + $175,900

$413,300

2011

$6,256 (+0.6%)

$237,400 + $175,900

$413,300

2010

$6,216 (+6.5%)

$250,100 + $178,500

$428,600

2009

$5,837

$250,100 + $210,000

$460,100

Tax history for 8608 John Dower Rd SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,105 (−2.0%)

$583,600 + $880,700

$1,464,300

2025

$18,477 (+33.3%)

$583,600 + $880,700

$1,464,300

2024

$13,861 (+4.3%)

$583,600 + $957,800

$1,541,400

2023

$13,289 (+1.7%)

$698,200 + $544,400

$1,242,600

2022

$13,065 (+3.3%)

$698,200 + $544,400

$1,242,600

2021

$12,650 (+5.3%)

$582,800 + $498,700

$1,081,500

2020

$12,016 (+33.3%)

$582,800 + $357,600

$940,400

2019

$9,013 (+8.0%)

$527,800 + $333,000

$860,800

2018

$8,344 (+1.1%)

$154,300 + $390,200

$544,500

2017

$8,250 (+8.7%)

$154,300 + $390,200

$544,500

2016

$7,592 (−2.4%)

$154,300 + $364,300

$518,600

2015

$7,775 (−3.4%)

$154,300 + $317,100

$471,400

2014

$8,047 (+18.2%)

$154,300 + $317,100

$471,400

2013

$6,808 (+7.1%)

$154,300 + $317,100

$471,400

2012

$6,360 (+1.7%)

$237,400 + $175,900

$413,300

2011

$6,256 (+0.6%)

$237,400 + $175,900

$413,300

2010

$6,216 (+6.5%)

$250,100 + $178,500

$428,600

2009

$5,837

$250,100 + $210,000

$460,100

*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/wall Furnace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Multi-Family
Construction Type: Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Below Average
Building Type: Apartment Low Rise

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,475
Building Sq. Ft: 1,475
# of Units: 10
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: SECTION 35 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 02 QUARTER 23 : E 263 FT OF N 1/2 OF FOLL BEG 737.38 FT S OF NW COR OF LOT 2 IN SEC TH S 200 FT TH E 683.19 FT TO A PT 929.49 FT S OF NE COR SAID LOT TH N 200 FT TH W 684.69 FT TO BEG EXC E 30 FT & W 30 FT THEREOF SUBJ TO EASE

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 2,400
Garage / Carport Type: Carport

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 5
Land Sq. Ft: 26,300
Legal Lot Number: 2
Legal Block Number: 33
School Tax District: CLOVER PARK
Municipality Name: LAKEWOOD
Acres: 0.6038
Front Footage: 110
Zoning Code: LKWD
County Use Description: MULTI FAM APTS 5+ UNITS
State Use Description: COMMERCIAL

Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Connected

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,475
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Pierce County
APN: 0220352108

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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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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