OFF MARKET

Listed by Amanda Heard • Better Properties N. Proctor. Bought with America's Choice Real Estate.

Off market may 2021 for $387K

$468,105

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,553/mo

•

1,284

sq ft

8711 John Dower Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

About this home

4 BR, 2 BA Rambler in Lakewood with HUGE fenced level yard and detached 2-car garage/shop equipped with power. Spacious master with private bath. Bright interior with natural light. Newer roof, new laminate flooring, new water heater. Cozy up to the fireplace in living room. Centrally located to JBLM and shopping. Plenty of parking for RV, storage and toys in 986 sf garage/shop. Welcome Home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$365Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Amanda Heard • Better Properties N. Proctor

Bought with Kevin Fitzgerald • America's Choice Real Estate

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1754581

Redfin Estimate

$468,105

$81K since sold in May 2021$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 2.9% higher than the average sale price ($455K) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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E
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SOLD AUG 26, 2026
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F
4 beds2 baths1,200 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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Sale history for 8711 John Dower Rd SW

Date

Event

Price

May 28, 2021

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1754581

$387,450

$302/sq ft

May 6, 2021

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1754581

—

Apr 12, 2021

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1754581

—

Apr 9, 2021

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1754581

$369,000

$287/sq ft

Nov 30, 2020

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1654044

$352,750

$275/sq ft

Sep 26, 2020

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1654044

—

Aug 27, 2020

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1654044

$350,000

$273/sq ft

Aug 24, 2010

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #94171

$123,500

$96/sq ft

Jul 29, 2010

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #94171

—

Jul 29, 2010

Delisted

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #94171

—

Jun 25, 2010

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #94171

$119,900

$93/sq ft

Dec 30, 2005

Sold (MLS)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25172329

$232,950

$181/sq ft

Nov 21, 2005

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25172329

$224,950

$175/sq ft

Mar 29, 2002

Sold (MLS)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #22012608

$146,500

$114/sq ft

Jan 26, 2002

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #22012608

$145,000

$113/sq ft

Feb 18, 1998

Sold

Public Records

$109,000

$85/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,678 (+4.9%)

$240,000 + $175,300

$415,300

2025

$4,460 (+4.5%)

$240,000 + $175,300

$415,300

2024

$4,266 (−0.9%)

$233,000 + $176,800

$409,800

2023

$4,306 (+3.8%)

$204,900 + $188,300

$393,200

2022

$4,148 (+5.1%)

$213,600 + $201,300

$414,900

2021

$3,946 (+8.4%)

$182,900 + $170,500

$353,400

2020

$3,641 (+20.9%)

$143,400 + $158,400

$301,800

2019

$3,012 (−8.1%)

$124,400 + $143,900

$268,300

2018

$3,277 (+7.1%)

$82,600 + $138,500

$221,100

2017

$3,061 (+13.7%)

$82,600 + $138,500

$221,100

2016

$2,692 (+2.2%)

$70,800 + $128,000

$198,800

2015

$2,633 (+6.9%)

$56,800 + $116,200

$173,000

2014

$2,464 (+8.7%)

$51,500 + $113,300

$164,800

2013

$2,267 (−11.1%)

$46,000 + $102,400

$148,400

2012

$2,552 (−2.8%)

$43,200 + $99,500

$142,700

2011

$2,627 (+1.6%)

$70,500 + $103,100

$173,600

2010

$2,584 (+5.0%)

$86,300 + $102,500

$188,800

2009

$2,462

$97,800 + $102,900

$200,700

Tax history for 8711 John Dower Rd SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,678 (+4.9%)

$240,000 + $175,300

$415,300

2025

$4,460 (+4.5%)

$240,000 + $175,300

$415,300

2024

$4,266 (−0.9%)

$233,000 + $176,800

$409,800

2023

$4,306 (+3.8%)

$204,900 + $188,300

$393,200

2022

$4,148 (+5.1%)

$213,600 + $201,300

$414,900

2021

$3,946 (+8.4%)

$182,900 + $170,500

$353,400

2020

$3,641 (+20.9%)

$143,400 + $158,400

$301,800

2019

$3,012 (−8.1%)

$124,400 + $143,900

$268,300

2018

$3,277 (+7.1%)

$82,600 + $138,500

$221,100

2017

$3,061 (+13.7%)

$82,600 + $138,500

$221,100

2016

$2,692 (+2.2%)

$70,800 + $128,000

$198,800

2015

$2,633 (+6.9%)

$56,800 + $116,200

$173,000

2014

$2,464 (+8.7%)

$51,500 + $113,300

$164,800

2013

$2,267 (−11.1%)

$46,000 + $102,400

$148,400

2012

$2,552 (−2.8%)

$43,200 + $99,500

$142,700

2011

$2,627 (+1.6%)

$70,500 + $103,100

$173,600

2010

$2,584 (+5.0%)

$86,300 + $102,500

$188,800

2009

$2,462

$97,800 + $102,900

$200,700

*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

0.28 Acres

Year renovated

1971

Sq. Ft.

1,284

Year built

1953

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Pierce County

APN

0220352184

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: RV Parking
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Main: 4
Bedrooms Possible: 4

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

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Kitchen Without Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Primary 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, Laminate, Wall to Wall Carpet, Fireplace
Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Range/Oven,Refrigerator

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Energy Source: Electric,Natural Gas
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,284
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Public Records
Site Features: Cable TV,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,Outbuildings,RV Parking,Shop
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.28
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,945
Tax Year: 2021

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: Lakewood Water District
Power Company: TPU
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: Pierce County Sewer District
Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Electric, Natural Gas Connected
Water Heater Location: near back door

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
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 Way, go west 0.3 miles on Custer; go North 0.4 miles on John Dower Rd; home is on the left
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,284
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1971
County: Pierce County
APN: 0220352184

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
Offers Review Date: Monday, April 12, 2021
On Market Date: Friday, April 9, 2021

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 1,284
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1284
MLS Square Footage Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 1284
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Concrete Ribbon, Post & Pillar
Year Built Effective: 1953
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
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 • 0.5mi

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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Estimated sale price

$445,000 – $539,000

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