Listed by Barb Anderson • John L. Scott, Inc. Bought with John L. Scott, Inc.
Off market jul 2016 for $265K
$574,062
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$1,731/mo
1
bd
•
1 ba
•
680
sq ft
5114 N Bennett St, Ruston, WA 98407
About this home
Stunning panoramic views of Commencement Bay, NE Tacoma, snowcapped mountains within walking distance of Ruston Waterfront. Elevated, level, view lot currently has an updated 1 bdrm, 1 ba home that has been consistently rented. Continue to rent it out (or live in it) while building your custom home in charming, historic Ruston. Parcel is 2 lots (each 25 X 120’), total of 6000 square feet (50 X 120’), utilities on site. Near Point Defiance Park, Zoo, freeway access. Buyer to verify feasibility.
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Outbuildings,RV Parking
Lot Features: Alley, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.1377
Lot Size Dimensions: 50 X 120
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,645
Tax Year: 2016
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, See Remarks
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: TPU
Power Company: City of Ruston
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: City of Ruston
Utilities: Cable Connected, Sewer Connected, Electric
Water Heater Location: closet
Water Heater Type: electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished
School Information
Elementary School: Point Defiance
Middle Or Junior High School: Truman
High School: Wilson
High School District: Tacoma
Location Information
Directions: From Ruston Way; West on N 51st St; enter alley just West of Bennett. From Hwy 16; exit Pearl St, North on Pearl to N 51st St, East on N 51st to Bennett. Parking in alley West of Bennett.
Topography: Level
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 680
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Pierce County
APN: 4655000611
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Thursday, June 9, 2016
Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric
Home Information
Living Area: 680
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 680
MLS Square Footage Source: PCR Buyer to Verify
Building Area Total: 680
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete, Slab
Building Name: Howard Heights
Year Built Effective: 1973
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Point Defiance Elmentary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Truman Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Ruston, WA • 98407
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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.
8.8 hrs
1.7 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$546,000 – $661,000
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