8616 John Dower Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

Listed by Dennis Ranch • Keller Williams Realty PS. Bought with Windermere RE Cascades Grp Inc.

Off market jul 2009 for $229K

$518,508

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,805/mo

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1,636

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8616 John Dower Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

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About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1944Year Built

0.39 acresLot Size

$317Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 car garageParking

Listed by Dennis Ranch • Keller Williams Realty PS

Bought with Erin Dobrinski • Windermere RE Cascades Grp Inc

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #28180436

Listing provided courtesy of Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Redfin Estimate

$518,508

$290K since sold in July 2009$8,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 15.4% higher than the average sale price ($449K) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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D
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E
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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

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64

1 MoM

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Sale history for 8616 John Dower Rd SW

Date

Event

Price

Jul 31, 2009

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #28180436

$229,000

$140/sq ft

Jul 20, 2009

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #28180436

—

Jul 14, 2009

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #28180436

—

Jul 6, 2009

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #28180436

$229,000

$140/sq ft

Apr 27, 2009

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #28180436

$249,000

$152/sq ft

Nov 3, 2008

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #28180436

$284,500

$174/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,464 (−0.6%)

$257,200 + $221,500

$478,700

2025

$5,496 (+10.1%)

$257,200 + $221,500

$478,700

2024

$4,992 (−1.0%)

$249,700 + $221,300

$471,000

2023

$5,044 (+3.9%)

$225,100 + $237,300

$462,400

2022

$4,856 (+4.2%)

$234,700 + $253,700

$488,400

2021

$4,660 (+9.0%)

$200,900 + $214,900

$415,800

2020

$4,276 (+19.6%)

$157,500 + $200,900

$358,400

2019

$3,576 (−8.9%)

$136,600 + $180,300

$316,900

2018

$3,924 (+6.3%)

$92,600 + $173,300

$265,900

2017

$3,690 (+14.2%)

$92,600 + $173,300

$265,900

2016

$3,230 (+1.9%)

$79,400 + $161,400

$240,800

2015

$3,169 (+5.7%)

$63,600 + $145,100

$208,700

2014

$2,998 (+8.3%)

$57,700 + $141,800

$199,500

2013

$2,768 (−10.1%)

$51,400 + $130,300

$181,700

2012

$3,078 (−1.7%)

$48,200 + $127,200

$175,400

2011

$3,132 (+2.0%)

$78,700 + $131,900

$210,600

2010

$3,071 (+4.1%)

$96,400 + $129,900

$226,300

2009

$2,952

$109,200 + $130,600

$239,800

Tax history for 8616 John Dower Rd SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,464 (−0.6%)

$257,200 + $221,500

$478,700

2025

$5,496 (+10.1%)

$257,200 + $221,500

$478,700

2024

$4,992 (−1.0%)

$249,700 + $221,300

$471,000

2023

$5,044 (+3.9%)

$225,100 + $237,300

$462,400

2022

$4,856 (+4.2%)

$234,700 + $253,700

$488,400

2021

$4,660 (+9.0%)

$200,900 + $214,900

$415,800

2020

$4,276 (+19.6%)

$157,500 + $200,900

$358,400

2019

$3,576 (−8.9%)

$136,600 + $180,300

$316,900

2018

$3,924 (+6.3%)

$92,600 + $173,300

$265,900

2017

$3,690 (+14.2%)

$92,600 + $173,300

$265,900

2016

$3,230 (+1.9%)

$79,400 + $161,400

$240,800

2015

$3,169 (+5.7%)

$63,600 + $145,100

$208,700

2014

$2,998 (+8.3%)

$57,700 + $141,800

$199,500

2013

$2,768 (−10.1%)

$51,400 + $130,300

$181,700

2012

$3,078 (−1.7%)

$48,200 + $127,200

$175,400

2011

$3,132 (+2.0%)

$78,700 + $131,900

$210,600

2010

$3,071 (+4.1%)

$96,400 + $129,900

$226,300

2009

$2,952

$109,200 + $130,600

$239,800

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

Public record

Beds

4

Baths

2

Stories

1.5

Lot width

102 ft.

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.39 Acres

Year renovated

1972

Sq. Ft.

1,636

Year built

1944

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Pierce County

APN

0220352058

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 6
Parking Features: RV Parking
Garage Spaces: 6
Has Garage

Interior

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

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

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Extra Fin Rm
Room Level: Lower

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Kitchen Without Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Den/Office
Room Level: Main

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Basement Information
Basement Features: Unfinished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Security System, Fireplace, Water Heater
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, See Remarks, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Metal/Vinyl

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,636
Sq. Ft. Unfinished: 220
Style Code: 12 - 2 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Good

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information
Lot Number: 2
Site Features: Cabana/Gazebo,Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,RV Parking
Lot Features: Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.39
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,128
Tax Year: 2008

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Community
Water Company: Lakewood
Power Company: Tacoma City Light
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: Pierce Co Sewer
Utilities: Cable Connected, Sewer Connected, Electric, Natural Gas Connected
Water Heater Location: Gas
Water Heater Type: Gas

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: West on 74th turns into Custer, Turn left on John Dower Road to house
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,636
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1944
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Pierce County
APN: 0220352058

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Monday, November 3, 2008

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 1,636
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1636
MLS Square Footage Source: PCR
Building Area Total: 1636
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Block, Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: Two
Entry Location: Main

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 • 0.8mi

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

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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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$493,000 – $597,000

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Home values near 8616 John Dower Rd SW

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8810 John Dower Road Southwest, Lakewood, WA - Beds \| - Baths \| 5108 Sq. Ft.	—
8716 John Dower Road Southwest, Lakewood, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1056 Sq. Ft.	$449,367

Address	Redfin Estimate
8703 John Dower Road Southwest, Tacoma, WA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2478 Sq. Ft.	$473,865
8708 John Dower Road Southwest, Tacoma, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1096 Sq. Ft.	$388,786

Address	Redfin Estimate
8605 John Dower Road Southwest, Lakewood, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1856 Sq. Ft.	$445,086
8707 John Dower Road Southwest, Lakewood, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1240 Sq. Ft.	$404,408

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