OFF MARKET

Listed by Cynthia Schmidt • John L. Scott, Inc. Bought with Better Homes and Gardens RE PC.

Off market jan 2016 for $552K

$1,204,794

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,474/mo

•

5,057

sq ft

5004 Varco Rd NE, Tacoma, WA 98422

About this home

One of a kind home with spectacular lot & 180 degree panoramic Sound & Olympic Mountain views! Imagine the possibilities for this 5057 sq ft home in sought-after Browns Point with unique architecture & private .47 acre lot. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living, dining, den/office, utility & kitchen plus unfinished lower level with family, 2 additional bedrooms & full bath. Private entry leading to circular driveway, 3-car garage, quaint shop/potting room, 2 side decks & large patio. Offered as-is.

Single-familyProperty Type

1985Year Built

0.47 acresLot Size

$238Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Cynthia Schmidt • John L. Scott, Inc.

Bought with Kim Apple • Better Homes and Gardens RE PC

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #859909

Redfin Estimate

$1,204,794

$652K since sold in January 2016$37K since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 8.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.32M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$749,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,844 sq ft
6344 Agnes Rd NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
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SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$875,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,634 sq ft
6312 Agnes Rd NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
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SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$995,000
C
5 beds3 baths3,629 sq ft
2301 Overview Dr NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
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BOUGHT WITH REDFIN OCT 20, 2026
$955,000
D
5 beds3 baths2,733 sq ft
5937 Scenic Dr NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
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SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$2,870,000
E
5 beds5.5 baths4,762 sq ft
5426 Hyada Blvd NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
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BOUGHT WITH REDFIN OCT 8, 2026
$1,450,000
F
3 beds3 baths3,453 sq ft
1107 51st St NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
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Market trends in 98422, WA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.0%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$699K

$99K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

4 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 5004 Varco Rd NE

Date

Event

Price

Jan 15, 2016

Sold

Public Records

$552,500

$109/sq ft

Jan 15, 2016

Delisted

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #859909

—

Jan 15, 2016

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #859909

$552,500

$109/sq ft

Dec 8, 2015

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #859909

—

Nov 27, 2015

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #859909

—

Nov 6, 2015

Relisted (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #859909

—

Oct 28, 2015

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #859909

—

Oct 15, 2015

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #859909

$595,000

$118/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,728 (+5.4%)

$533,000 + $800,000

$1,333,000

2025

$14,926 (+3.7%)

$533,000 + $800,000

$1,333,000

2024

$14,392 (+7.1%)

$485,200 + $803,600

$1,288,800

2023

$13,434 (+6.1%)

$485,200 + $730,300

$1,215,500

2022

$12,667 (+6.2%)

$525,200 + $668,800

$1,194,000

2021

$11,927 (−2.2%)

$451,000 + $589,100

$1,040,100

2020

$12,201 (+14.2%)

$351,100 + $544,200

$895,300

2019

$10,685 (−7.8%)

$318,600 + $534,600

$853,200

2018

$11,590 (+12.7%)

$277,100 + $447,200

$724,300

2017

$10,286 (−5.1%)

$277,100 + $447,200

$724,300

2016

$10,844 (+9.9%)

$234,200 + $397,400

$631,600

2015

$9,870 (+9.5%)

$208,800 + $439,000

$647,800

2014

$9,015 (−1.8%)

$187,400 + $377,000

$564,400

2013

$9,180 (−5.2%)

$167,300 + $353,200

$520,500

2012

$9,689 (+1.4%)

$164,600 + $354,500

$519,100

2011

$9,551 (+10.1%)

$230,500 + $381,200

$611,700

2010

$8,674 (−7.0%)

$276,600 + $379,000

$655,600

2009

$9,328

$325,600 + $403,300

$728,900

Tax history for 5004 Varco Rd NE

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,728 (+5.4%)

$533,000 + $800,000

$1,333,000

2025

$14,926 (+3.7%)

$533,000 + $800,000

$1,333,000

2024

$14,392 (+7.1%)

$485,200 + $803,600

$1,288,800

2023

$13,434 (+6.1%)

$485,200 + $730,300

$1,215,500

2022

$12,667 (+6.2%)

$525,200 + $668,800

$1,194,000

2021

$11,927 (−2.2%)

$451,000 + $589,100

$1,040,100

2020

$12,201 (+14.2%)

$351,100 + $544,200

$895,300

2019

$10,685 (−7.8%)

$318,600 + $534,600

$853,200

2018

$11,590 (+12.7%)

$277,100 + $447,200

$724,300

2017

$10,286 (−5.1%)

$277,100 + $447,200

$724,300

2016

$10,844 (+9.9%)

$234,200 + $397,400

$631,600

2015

$9,870 (+9.5%)

$208,800 + $439,000

$647,800

2014

$9,015 (−1.8%)

$187,400 + $377,000

$564,400

2013

$9,180 (−5.2%)

$167,300 + $353,200

$520,500

2012

$9,689 (+1.4%)

$164,600 + $354,500

$519,100

2011

$9,551 (+10.1%)

$230,500 + $381,200

$611,700

2010

$8,674 (−7.0%)

$276,600 + $379,000

$655,600

2009

$9,328

$325,600 + $403,300

$728,900

*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

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.47 Acres

Year renovated

1994

Sq. Ft.

4,837

Year built

1985

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Pierce County

APN

0321163134

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.

Single Family Zone

The Single-Family (SF) classification covers geographic areas located within urban growth areas but that fall outside of an Employment Center, Urban Center, or Urban District. The primary use of the classification is low- and moderate-density, single-family residential activities and compatible civic uses in areas with a predominantly detached single-family development pattern.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 3
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Beds Upper: 3
# of Beds Lower: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 5

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

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Upper

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Upper

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Level: Upper

Room 12 Information
Room Type: Den/Office
Room Level: Main

Room 13 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 14 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 15 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 16 Information
Room Type: Kitchen Without Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Gas
# of Fireplaces Upper: 1
# of Fireplaces Main: 1
# of Fireplaces Lower: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Concrete, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Built-In Vacuum, Dining Room, Jetted Tub, Security System, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Slate, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Flat

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 5,057
Style Code: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Good
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Public Records
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Features: Dead End Street, Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.47
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,870
Tax Year: 2015

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
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, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Water Heater Location: Garage and Basement
Water Heater Type: Gas

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
High School District: Tacoma

Location Information
Directions: Northshore Parkway to Slayden and sharp right-hand turn onto Varco Rd NE. Home on left-hand side. Look for sign "5004" and follow long driveway to home directly ahead.
Topography: Level,PartialSlope,Terraces

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,837
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Pierce County
APN: 0321163134

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Thursday, October 15, 2015

Green Information
Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 5,057
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 5057
MLS Square Footage Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 5057
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: Two
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

Browns Point Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Meeker Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

5/10

Stadium High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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Local insights from Redfin agents

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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, 15 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

6/10 Air Factor

8 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Tacoma, WA • 98422

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 1.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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1.7 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$1.15M – $1.39M

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