OFF MARKET

Listed by Todd McMeekin • Homes & Equity Real Estate Grp. Bought with RE/MAX Metro Realty, Inc.

Off market oct 2020 for $321K

$405,471

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,013/mo

•

725

sq ft

616 S Rochester St, Tacoma, WA 98465

About this home

Check out this updated 2 bedroom 1 bath home. Remodeled kitchen opens to separate laundry/mud room with full size stacking washer and dryer and leads to the large, fully fenced backyard with outdoor living space. Laminate flooring in main living area and new carpet in the bedrooms. Updated bathroom. Fresh paint and new siding. 35-year roof installed in 2016. RV Parking. Nice quiet neighborhood with easy access to HWY 16 and I-5, schools, restaurants, shops and other amenities.

Single-familyProperty Type

1942Year Built

7,000 sq ftLot Size

$559Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Todd McMeekin • Homes & Equity Real Estate Grp

Bought with Rob Brodie • RE/MAX Metro Realty, Inc.

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1662431

Redfin Estimate

$405,471

$84K since sold in October 2020$0 since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 0.3% lower than the average sale price ($407K) of 6 comparable homes.

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

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 616 S Rochester St

Date

Event

Price

Oct 23, 2020

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1662431

$321,000

$443/sq ft

Oct 3, 2020

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1662431

—

Sep 23, 2020

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1662431

—

Sep 19, 2020

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1662431

$319,000

$440/sq ft

Apr 30, 2006

Sold (MLS)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26039226

$155,000

$214/sq ft

Mar 17, 2006

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26039226

$158,000

$218/sq ft

Jan 12, 2001

Sold

Public Records

$91,000

$126/sq ft

Jan 16, 2001

Sold (MLS)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #20130130

$89,950

$124/sq ft

Oct 25, 2000

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #20130130

$89,950

$124/sq ft

Aug 17, 1995

Sold

Public Records

$70,000

$97/sq ft

Dec 30, 1981

Sold

Public Records

$37,500

$52/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$689 (−3.4%)

$257,200 + $125,200

$382,400

2025

$713 (−0.8%)

$257,200 + $125,200

$382,400

2024

$719 (+5.8%)

$248,900 + $111,000

$359,900

2023

$680 (−81.0%)

$236,200 + $123,100

$359,300

2022

$3,579 (+11.8%)

$236,200 + $127,000

$363,200

2021

$3,200 (+1.3%)

$201,200 + $110,600

$311,800

2020

$3,158 (+18.8%)

$155,000 + $99,300

$254,300

2019

$2,659 (−2.9%)

$131,200 + $101,400

$232,600

2018

$2,739 (+11.5%)

$93,000 + $80,200

$173,200

2017

$2,457 (+16.8%)

$93,000 + $80,200

$173,200

2016

$2,104 (+4.8%)

$76,900 + $75,500

$152,400

2015

$2,007 (+9.4%)

$60,900 + $63,700

$124,600

2014

$1,835 (−11.9%)

$57,100 + $58,200

$115,300

2013

$2,083 (+0.9%)

$53,200 + $53,300

$106,500

2012

$2,064 (−1.9%)

$66,400 + $52,200

$118,600

2011

$2,104 (+10.0%)

$77,100 + $53,300

$130,400

2010

$1,913 (−4.3%)

$90,300 + $54,800

$145,100

2009

$1,999

$106,300 + $55,000

$161,300

Tax history for 616 S Rochester St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$689 (−3.4%)

$257,200 + $125,200

$382,400

2025

$713 (−0.8%)

$257,200 + $125,200

$382,400

2024

$719 (+5.8%)

$248,900 + $111,000

$359,900

2023

$680 (−81.0%)

$236,200 + $123,100

$359,300

2022

$3,579 (+11.8%)

$236,200 + $127,000

$363,200

2021

$3,200 (+1.3%)

$201,200 + $110,600

$311,800

2020

$3,158 (+18.8%)

$155,000 + $99,300

$254,300

2019

$2,659 (−2.9%)

$131,200 + $101,400

$232,600

2018

$2,739 (+11.5%)

$93,000 + $80,200

$173,200

2017

$2,457 (+16.8%)

$93,000 + $80,200

$173,200

2016

$2,104 (+4.8%)

$76,900 + $75,500

$152,400

2015

$2,007 (+9.4%)

$60,900 + $63,700

$124,600

2014

$1,835 (−11.9%)

$57,100 + $58,200

$115,300

2013

$2,083 (+0.9%)

$53,200 + $53,300

$106,500

2012

$2,064 (−1.9%)

$66,400 + $52,200

$118,600

2011

$2,104 (+10.0%)

$77,100 + $53,300

$130,400

2010

$1,913 (−4.3%)

$90,300 + $54,800

$145,100

2009

$1,999

$106,300 + $55,000

$161,300

*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

1998

Sq. Ft.

725

Year built

1942

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Pierce County

APN

4485000375

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.

URX

Urban Residential Mixed-Use District

To provide sites for medium intensity residential development, such as townhouses, condos and apartments. This district is residential in nature and provides housing density in proximity to more commercial mixed use zones. This district serves as a transition between more intensive MUC uses and surrounding residential areas.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Mixed use
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: RV Parking, Off Street

Interior

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

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

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating

Interior Features
Interior Features: Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Cement Planked, Wood

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 725
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Realist
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,RV Parking
Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.1607
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,158
Tax Year: 2020

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
Power Company: Tacoma Electric
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: Tacoma Public Utilities
Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Sewer Connected, Electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
High School District: Tacoma

Location Information
Directions: From Hwy 16 take Jackson St exit. Go South on Jackson, Left on 6th Ave, Right on Rochester, home is on Right.
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 725
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Pierce County
APN: 4485000375

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Saturday, September 19, 2020

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric

Home Information
Living Area: 725
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 725
MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
Building Area Total: 725
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: One

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Geiger Montessori School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

Hunt Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

5/10

Foss High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

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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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

$386,000 – $467,000

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