3 Orchard Rd is a 4,130 square foot house on a 0.26 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. - it last sold on November 24, 1986 for $125,000. Based on Redfin's Tacoma data, we estimate the home's value is $1,771,072.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$429Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,771,072
$1.6M since sold in November 1986$18K since September
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
This home's estimate is 35.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.30M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
UR1
VSD 25
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. Other compatible uses include residential businesses and community facilities including parks, schools and religious facilities. The district is characterized by lower activity levels, limited vehicular traffic, trees and other green features, and complete streets supporting transportation choices. The UR-1 District is generally located 0.125-mile or more from Centers, Corridors, parks and schools.
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Other
Golf related
Dec 22, 2025 • Final
Residential alteration
Remodel a single-family home to create a new bedroom, playroom, nap room, bathroom, laundry room, and office space in the existing attic. Install a new window and add heating and air conditioning using mini-split systems. Work includes plumbing and mechanical installations per approved plans.
Remodel
Dec 17, 2025 • Active
Residential alteration
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,560
Basement Type: Full
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Baseboard Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: 1 Opening
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Frame Siding
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 4,130
Building Sq. Ft: 5,690
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2.5
Legal Description: SECTION 31 TOWNSHIP 21 RANGE 03 QUARTER 12 : BEG 80 RODS W & 30 FT N OF SE COR NE OF NE TH N 142.5 FT W 79 FT S 142.5 FT E 79 FT TO BEG
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 240
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,218
School Tax District: TACOMA
Municipality Name: TACOMA
Acres: 0.2575
Front Footage: 79
Zoning Code: TAC
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Connected
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,130
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Pierce County
APN: 0321311144
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lowell Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
8/10
Hilltop Heritage Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
Stadium High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
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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
6/10 Air Factor
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.68M – $2.04M
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