OFF MARKET

Listed by Jim Campbell • Windermere West Metro. Bought with Coldwell Banker Bain.

Off market mar 2022 for $400K

$411,320

•

728

sq ft

1040 S Rochester St, Tacoma, WA 98465

About this home

First time on the market in over half a century! This wonderful home has been tastefully updated and is located in the convenient Highlands neighborhood of West Tacoma, with easy access to freeways, shopping and a variety of local parks and trails. This charming home features 2 bedrooms, 3/4 bath and over 700 sq ft of functional living space. Some of the recent updates include a remodeled kitchen, interior paint, new garage roof and mini-split system. The large 7,000 sf lot provides a setting for a new owner’s imagination, with options for gardening, a DADU and much more. This property is a great opportunity for those who are getting started with home ownership, as well as investors who are looking to park some money in real estate.

Single-familyProperty Type

1943Year Built

7,000 sq ftLot Size

$565Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Jim Campbell • Windermere West Metro

Listed by Jill Campbell • Windermere West Metro

Bought with Thao Duong • Coldwell Banker Bain

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1889571

Redfin Estimate

$411,320

$11K since sold in March 2022$8,000 since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 1.1% higher than the average sale price ($407K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$440,000
A
2 beds1 bath746 sq ft
808 S Hawthorne St, Tacoma, WA 98465
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SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$433,000
B
2 beds1 bath746 sq ft
1032 S MacArthur St, Tacoma, WA 98465
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SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$350,000
C
2 beds1 bath724 sq ft
828 S Hawthorne St, Tacoma, WA 98465
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SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$448,000
D
2 beds1.5 baths1,110 sq ft
1031 S Howard St, Tacoma, WA 98465
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SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$420,000
E
2 beds1 bath724 sq ft
615 S Hawthorne St, Tacoma, WA 98465
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SOLD APR 28, 2026
$350,000
F
2 beds1 bath746 sq ft
1031 S Oxford St, Tacoma, WA 98465
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Market trends in 98465, WA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.4%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$540K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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Sale history for 1040 S Rochester St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,220 (+6.5%)

$257,200 + $129,700

$386,900

2025

$3,963 (+3.8%)

$257,200 + $129,700

$386,900

2024

$3,819 (+6.2%)

$248,900 + $114,900

$363,800

2023

$3,597 (+5.5%)

$236,200 + $106,600

$342,800

2022

$3,409 (+12.6%)

$236,200 + $109,900

$346,100

2021

$3,027 (+1.6%)

$201,200 + $95,800

$297,000

2020

$2,979 (+16.1%)

$155,000 + $85,500

$240,500

2019

$2,565 (−2.6%)

$131,200 + $88,200

$219,400

2018

$2,635 (+11.7%)

$93,000 + $73,600

$166,600

2017

$2,358 (+17.0%)

$93,000 + $73,600

$166,600

2016

$2,016 (+4.7%)

$76,900 + $69,300

$146,200

2015

$1,925 (+9.4%)

$60,900 + $58,500

$119,400

2014

$1,759 (−12.9%)

$57,100 + $53,500

$110,600

2013

$2,018 (+1.2%)

$53,200 + $48,900

$102,100

2012

$1,995 (−2.2%)

$66,400 + $48,500

$114,900

2011

$2,039 (+9.6%)

$77,100 + $48,900

$126,000

2010

$1,860 (−4.3%)

$90,300 + $50,300

$140,600

2009

$1,944

$106,300 + $50,500

$156,800

Tax history for 1040 S Rochester St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,220 (+6.5%)

$257,200 + $129,700

$386,900

2025

$3,963 (+3.8%)

$257,200 + $129,700

$386,900

2024

$3,819 (+6.2%)

$248,900 + $114,900

$363,800

2023

$3,597 (+5.5%)

$236,200 + $106,600

$342,800

2022

$3,409 (+12.6%)

$236,200 + $109,900

$346,100

2021

$3,027 (+1.6%)

$201,200 + $95,800

$297,000

2020

$2,979 (+16.1%)

$155,000 + $85,500

$240,500

2019

$2,565 (−2.6%)

$131,200 + $88,200

$219,400

2018

$2,635 (+11.7%)

$93,000 + $73,600

$166,600

2017

$2,358 (+17.0%)

$93,000 + $73,600

$166,600

2016

$2,016 (+4.7%)

$76,900 + $69,300

$146,200

2015

$1,925 (+9.4%)

$60,900 + $58,500

$119,400

2014

$1,759 (−12.9%)

$57,100 + $53,500

$110,600

2013

$2,018 (+1.2%)

$53,200 + $48,900

$102,100

2012

$1,995 (−2.2%)

$66,400 + $48,500

$114,900

2011

$2,039 (+9.6%)

$77,100 + $48,900

$126,000

2010

$1,860 (−4.3%)

$90,300 + $50,300

$140,600

2009

$1,944

$106,300 + $50,500

$156,800

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

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

50 ft.

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2000

Sq. Ft.

728

Year built

1943

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Pierce County

APN

4485200460

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.

UR2

Urban Residential District

This district is intended primarily for residential development including a range of dwellings and housing types reasonably compatible with the scale (size, width and height) of detached houses and reflecting residential patterns such as pedestrian orientation, yards, and space between buildings. Buildings may occupy a little more of each residential lot than in the UR-1 District. Other compatible uses include residential businesses and community facilities including parks, schools and religious facilities. The district is characterized by low to moderate activity levels, limited vehicular traffic, trees and other green features, and complete streets supporting transportation choices. The UR-2 District is generally located within easy walking distance of Centers, Corridors, parks and/or schools.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Other
Golf related

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off Street
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 2

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

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling

Interior Features
Interior Features: Ductless HP-Mini Split, Hardwood, Water Heater
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Appliances Included: Dryer,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Energy Source: Electric
Sq. Ft. Finished: 728
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Average

Land Information
Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Pierce County Records
Site Features: Cable TV,Fenced-Partially
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Value In Land
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.1607
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,042
Tax Year: 2021

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
Power Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
Utilities: Cable Connected, Sewer Connected, Electric
Water Heater Location: Utility Closet Off Kitchen
Water Heater Type: Electric

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: Tacoma

Location Information
Directions: 16W Exit 2B for N Orchard St toward S 19th St, turn left onto S Orchard St, turn left onto S 12th St, turn right on S Rochester St. Property is on the left.
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 728
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Pierce County
APN: 4485200460

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
Offers Review Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2022
On Market Date: Friday, February 18, 2022

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric

Home Information
Living Area: 728
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 728
MLS Square Footage Source: Pierce County Records
Building Area Total: 728
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Geiger Montessori School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Hunt Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

5/10

Foss High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

2/10

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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 86° expected this year, 14 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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Tacoma, WA • 98465

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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

$391,000 – $474,000

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