OFF MARKET

Listed by Pat Busick • Engel & Volkers Chambers Bay. Bought with Engel & Volkers Chambers Bay.

Off market aug 2022 for $855K

$830,941

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,349/mo

•

2,900

sq ft

5129 N Highland St, Ruston, WA 98407

About this home

Gorgeous Ruston Craftsman nestled on a corner lot with natural light flowing in from every angle. Custom low maintenance landscaping for excellent curb appeal & beautiful greenery filling every window. Watch the Vashon Ferry sail from 2 of 3 upstairs bedrooms. Kitchen layout is great for entertaining & has ample storage space. Unique great room concept w/ vaulted ceiling & exposed wood beams flows beautifully to an oversized trex deck. Don’t miss the spacious main floor office. Lower level features a large rec room with ¾ bath, exterior access & optional kitchenette. A/C installed in 2019 for cool summer days. Attached two-car garage & just a few blocks to Point Ruston & Point Defiance Park!(BOM. Buyers lost financing. Appraised at $949k!)

Single-familyProperty Type

1992Year Built

5,935 sq ftLot Size

$287Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Pat Busick • Engel & Volkers Chambers Bay

Bought with Karley Oswald • Engel & Volkers Chambers Bay

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1943461

Redfin Estimate

$830,941

$24K since sold in August 2022$6,000 since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 20.9% higher than the average sale price ($688K) of 6 comparable homes.

BOUGHT WITH REDFIN SEP 16, 2026
$589,500
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,514 sq ft
5113 N Bristol St, Tacoma, WA 98407
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SOLD OCT 20, 2026
$505,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,502 sq ft
4206 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407
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SOLD OCT 14, 2026
$655,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,183 sq ft
3821 Commencement Bay Dr N, Tacoma, WA 98407
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BOUGHT WITH REDFIN MAY 22, 2026
$873,000
D
3 beds3 baths1,922 sq ft
6108 N Park Ave, Tacoma, WA 98407
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SOLD APR 17, 2026
$775,000
E
3 beds4 baths2,676 sq ft
5207 N Pearl St, Ruston, WA 98407
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SOLD BY REDFIN APR 1, 2026
$727,500
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,486 sq ft
4916 N Defiance St, Tacoma, WA 98407
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Market trends in 98407, WA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.2%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$665K

$13K MoM

Avg. days on market

11d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 5129 N Highland St

Date

Event

Price

Aug 22, 2022

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1943461

$855,000

$295/sq ft

Jul 24, 2022

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1943461

—

Jul 16, 2022

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1943461

$875,000

$302/sq ft

Jul 2, 2022

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1943461

$899,000

$310/sq ft

Jun 25, 2022

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1943461

$925,000

$319/sq ft

Jun 22, 2022

Relisted (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1943461

—

Jun 6, 2022

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1943461

—

Jun 3, 2022

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1943461

$949,000

$327/sq ft

Jan 7, 2014

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #572253

$367,500

$127/sq ft

Dec 16, 2013

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #572253

—

Dec 7, 2013

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #572253

$375,000

$129/sq ft

Sep 10, 2013

Sold

Public Records

$230,000

$79/sq ft

Sep 10, 2013

Delisted

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #371559

—

Sep 10, 2013

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #371559

$230,000

$79/sq ft

Aug 26, 2013

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #371559

—

Aug 9, 2013

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #371559

—

Jan 1, 2013

Pending (Pending Short Sale)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #371559

—

Dec 27, 2012

Price Changed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #371559

$230,000

$79/sq ft

Dec 27, 2012

Relisted (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #371559

—

Jun 27, 2012

Pending (Pending Short Sale)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #371559

—

Jun 19, 2012

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #371559

$228,000

$79/sq ft

May 8, 2001

Sold

Public Records

$274,000

$94/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,049 (+4.5%)

$310,900 + $453,200

$764,100

2025

$6,747 (+0.1%)

$310,900 + $453,200

$764,100

2024

$6,737 (+5.6%)

$300,100 + $438,400

$738,500

2023

$6,380 (+4.5%)

$260,300 + $459,600

$719,900

2022

$6,107 (+3.6%)

$274,100 + $460,100

$734,200

2021

$5,893 (+0.4%)

$229,800 + $385,600

$615,400

2020

$5,871 (+19.9%)

$174,500 + $367,500

$542,000

2019

$4,898 (−14.3%)

$147,300 + $361,000

$508,300

2018

$5,717 (+15.6%)

$114,900 + $328,100

$443,000

2017

$4,945 (+4.5%)

$114,900 + $328,100

$443,000

2016

$4,732 (+1.9%)

$101,500 + $275,800

$377,300

2015

$4,646 (+15.1%)

$86,800 + $246,000

$332,800

2014

$4,035 (+5.2%)

$83,500 + $230,800

$314,300

2013

$3,837 (+0.2%)

$74,800 + $189,900

$264,700

2012

$3,827 (−4.3%)

$74,800 + $176,200

$251,000

2011

$4,000 (+11.7%)

$100,200 + $187,400

$287,600

2010

$3,582 (−2.7%)

$125,200 + $200,900

$326,100

2009

$3,681

$136,000 + $227,800

$363,800

Tax history for 5129 N Highland St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,049 (+4.5%)

$310,900 + $453,200

$764,100

2025

$6,747 (+0.1%)

$310,900 + $453,200

$764,100

2024

$6,737 (+5.6%)

$300,100 + $438,400

$738,500

2023

$6,380 (+4.5%)

$260,300 + $459,600

$719,900

2022

$6,107 (+3.6%)

$274,100 + $460,100

$734,200

2021

$5,893 (+0.4%)

$229,800 + $385,600

$615,400

2020

$5,871 (+19.9%)

$174,500 + $367,500

$542,000

2019

$4,898 (−14.3%)

$147,300 + $361,000

$508,300

2018

$5,717 (+15.6%)

$114,900 + $328,100

$443,000

2017

$4,945 (+4.5%)

$114,900 + $328,100

$443,000

2016

$4,732 (+1.9%)

$101,500 + $275,800

$377,300

2015

$4,646 (+15.1%)

$86,800 + $246,000

$332,800

2014

$4,035 (+5.2%)

$83,500 + $230,800

$314,300

2013

$3,837 (+0.2%)

$74,800 + $189,900

$264,700

2012

$3,827 (−4.3%)

$74,800 + $176,200

$251,000

2011

$4,000 (+11.7%)

$100,200 + $187,400

$287,600

2010

$3,582 (−2.7%)

$125,200 + $200,900

$326,100

2009

$3,681

$136,000 + $227,800

$363,800

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,935 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2000

Sq. Ft.

2,556

Year built

1992

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Pierce County

APN

4655000260

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, Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Beds Upper: 3
Bedrooms Possible: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Upper): 1
# of Half Baths (Main): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Upper): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Lower): 1

Basement Information
Basement Features: Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
# of Fireplaces Main: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Central A/C, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, French Doors, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,StoveRange

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Energy Source: Natural Gas
Sq. Ft. Finished: 2,900
Style Code: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Tax Records
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Patio,RV Parking,Sprinkler System
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.1362
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,107
Tax Year: 2022

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: Tacoma
Power Company: Ruston
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: Ruston
Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Water Heater Location: Lower Level
Water Heater Type: Gas

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
High School District: Tacoma

Location Information
Directions: From Pearl Street, go south toward Pt. Defiance, take right on N. 51st, then next Left on N. Highland. House on Right
Topography: Level,PartialSlope

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,556
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,935 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Pierce County
APN: 4655000260

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Friday, June 3, 2022

Green Information
Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 2,900
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2900
MLS Square Footage Source: Tax Records
Building Area Total: 2900
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Year Built Effective: 1992
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: Two
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$790,000 – $956,000

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