5404 Varco Rd NE is a 5,424 square foot house on a 0.96 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on January 30, 1986 for $50,000. Based on Redfin's Tacoma data, we estimate the home's value is $1,688,774.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.96 acresLot Size
$311Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,688,774
$1.6M since sold in January 1986$31K since October
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
This home's estimate is 49.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.13M) 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
SF
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,230
Basement Type: Finished
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 4
Fireplace Type: 1 Opening
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Frame Siding
Building Type: Single Family
View Information
View: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MCDOWELL ACRES
Living Sq. Ft: 5,424
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 3,203
Building Sq. Ft: 6,174
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2 Plus
Legal Description: SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 21 RANGE 03 QUARTER 31 : BEG 920.84 FT S & 20 FT W OF NE COR LOT 3 IN NE OF SW TH W 380 FT TO A RDWY TH S 110 FT TH E 380 FT TH N 110 FT TO BEG SUBJ TO EASE
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,690
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 41,818
Legal Lot Number: 3
School Tax District: TACOMA
Municipality Name: PIERCE COUNTY
Acres: 0.96
Zoning Code: SF
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: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,424
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.96 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Pierce County
APN: 0321163055
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Browns Point Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Meeker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
Stadium High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
7/10
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