SOLD JAN 30, 2026

Listed by Jim Clifton • Keller Williams Realty. Bought with eXp Realty.

Off market jan 2026 for $410K

$497,632

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,021/mo

•

1,344

sq ft

8216 John Dower Rd SW, Tacoma, WA 98499

About this home

This one story home is in a great location on a large .27 acre fully fenced lot. Plenty of parking with paved area out front, long driveway and lean-to carport. Hardwoods under carpet from living room through the hallway into the bedrooms. 1.75 baths. Separate family room. Large laundry room. Attached back room includes shop area plus furnace and hot water heater. Large fully fenced yard with 2 outbuildings. Home has been very well cared for.

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

0.27 acresLot Size

$370Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Jim Clifton • Keller Williams Realty

Bought with Johnny Shepherd-Nelson • eXp Realty

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2459773

Redfin Estimate

$497,632

$88K since sold in January 2026$1,000 since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 9.6% higher than the average sale price ($454K) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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Market trends in 98499, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.4%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$503K

$38K MoM

Avg. days on market

35d

18 days MoM

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Sale history for 8216 John Dower Rd SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,373 (+1,377.7%)

$239,000 + $170,100

$409,100

2025

$296 (−5.5%)

$239,000 + $170,100

$409,100

2024

$313 (+2.7%)

$232,000 + $166,100

$398,100

2023

$305 (−10.4%)

$203,700 + $153,200

$356,900

2022

$341 (−8.1%)

$212,400 + $164,000

$376,400

2021

$371 (−3.3%)

$181,900 + $139,000

$320,900

2020

$383 (+2.4%)

$142,600 + $128,200

$270,800

2019

$374 (−1.1%)

$123,700 + $115,100

$238,800

2018

$378 (−6.0%)

$82,000 + $108,100

$190,100

2017

$402 (−1.5%)

$82,000 + $108,100

$190,100

2016

$408 (−36.2%)

$70,300 + $100,900

$171,200

2015

$639 (−69.5%)

$56,400 + $90,700

$147,100

2014

$2,095 (+7.1%)

$51,100 + $88,400

$139,500

2013

$1,957 (−16.0%)

$45,700 + $79,700

$125,400

2011

$2,329 (+0.3%)

$70,000 + $82,300

$152,300

2010

$2,323 (+5.2%)

$85,700 + $81,000

$166,700

2009

$2,207

$97,200 + $82,500

$179,700

Tax history for 8216 John Dower Rd SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,373 (+1,377.7%)

$239,000 + $170,100

$409,100

2025

$296 (−5.5%)

$239,000 + $170,100

$409,100

2024

$313 (+2.7%)

$232,000 + $166,100

$398,100

2023

$305 (−10.4%)

$203,700 + $153,200

$356,900

2022

$341 (−8.1%)

$212,400 + $164,000

$376,400

2021

$371 (−3.3%)

$181,900 + $139,000

$320,900

2020

$383 (+2.4%)

$142,600 + $128,200

$270,800

2019

$374 (−1.1%)

$123,700 + $115,100

$238,800

2018

$378 (−6.0%)

$82,000 + $108,100

$190,100

2017

$402 (−1.5%)

$82,000 + $108,100

$190,100

2016

$408 (−36.2%)

$70,300 + $100,900

$171,200

2015

$639 (−69.5%)

$56,400 + $90,700

$147,100

2014

$2,095 (+7.1%)

$51,100 + $88,400

$139,500

2013

$1,957 (−16.0%)

$45,700 + $79,700

$125,400

2011

$2,329 (+0.3%)

$70,000 + $82,300

$152,300

2010

$2,323 (+5.2%)

$85,700 + $81,000

$166,700

2009

$2,207

$97,200 + $82,500

$179,700

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.27 Acres

Year renovated

1980

Sq. Ft.

1,344

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Pierce County

APN

3990000050

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached Carport, Driveway, Off Street
Has Carport

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms (Total): 2
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Main): 1
# of Bathtubs: 1
# of Showers: 2

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Forced Air, Heat Pump
Has Cooling
Cooling Information: Heat Pump

Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater
Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood, Wood Products

Property Information
Energy Source: Electric,Natural Gas
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,344
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Very Good

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Public Records
Site Features: Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,Outbuildings,Patio,Shop
Lot Features: Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.2745
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,192
Tax Year: 2025

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: Lakewood
Power Company: Tacoma
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: Pierce County
Water Heater Location: Back room/shop
Water Heater Type: Gas

Location

School Information
High School District: Clover Park

Location Information
Directions: South Tacoma Way to West on Steilacoom Blvd to Right on John Dower to Home on Left.
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Pierce County
APN: 3990000050

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Buyer Brokerage Compensation: 2.5
Buyer Brokerage Compensation Type: %
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Green Information
Direction Faces: East
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 1,344
Calculated Square Footage: 1344
MLS Square Footage Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 1344
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

Dower Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

3/10

Lochburn Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

1/10

Harrison Preparatory School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

6/10

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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

7/10 Air Factor

11 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Tacoma, WA • 98499

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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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1.7 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$473,000 – $573,000

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