8708 John Dower Rd SW is a 1,096 square foot house on a 10,454 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Tacoma data, we estimate the home's value is $388,786.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$355Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$388,786
$1,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 8% lower than the average sale price ($422K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,206 (+5.6%)
$232,400 + $143,400
$375,800
2025
$3,984 (+11.3%)
$232,400 + $143,400
$375,800
2024
$3,579 (−0.8%)
$225,600 + $142,100
$367,700
2023
$3,607 (+3.7%)
$196,100 + $131,600
$327,700
2022
$3,478 (+6.0%)
$204,500 + $140,800
$345,300
2021
$3,280 (+9.3%)
$175,100 + $119,300
$294,400
2020
$3,002 (+24.0%)
$137,300 + $111,800
$249,100
2019
$2,422 (−6.6%)
$119,100 + $100,400
$219,500
2018
$2,593 (+7.7%)
$78,300 + $95,400
$173,700
2017
$2,407 (+14.4%)
$78,300 + $95,400
$173,700
2016
$2,104 (+2.8%)
$67,100 + $88,000
$155,100
2015
$2,046 (+5.8%)
$53,800 + $80,200
$134,000
2014
$1,933 (+8.2%)
$48,800 + $78,100
$126,900
2013
$1,787 (−14.3%)
$43,700 + $71,600
$115,300
2012
$2,084 (−3.7%)
$41,000 + $70,300
$111,300
2011
$2,165 (+0.7%)
$67,000 + $73,700
$140,700
2010
$2,150 (+4.4%)
$82,000 + $72,500
$154,500
2009
$2,059
$92,900 + $72,900
$165,800
Tax history for 8708 John Dower Rd SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,206 (+5.6%)
$232,400 + $143,400
$375,800
2025
$3,984 (+11.3%)
$232,400 + $143,400
$375,800
2024
$3,579 (−0.8%)
$225,600 + $142,100
$367,700
2023
$3,607 (+3.7%)
$196,100 + $131,600
$327,700
2022
$3,478 (+6.0%)
$204,500 + $140,800
$345,300
2021
$3,280 (+9.3%)
$175,100 + $119,300
$294,400
2020
$3,002 (+24.0%)
$137,300 + $111,800
$249,100
2019
$2,422 (−6.6%)
$119,100 + $100,400
$219,500
2018
$2,593 (+7.7%)
$78,300 + $95,400
$173,700
2017
$2,407 (+14.4%)
$78,300 + $95,400
$173,700
2016
$2,104 (+2.8%)
$67,100 + $88,000
$155,100
2015
$2,046 (+5.8%)
$53,800 + $80,200
$134,000
2014
$1,933 (+8.2%)
$48,800 + $78,100
$126,900
2013
$1,787 (−14.3%)
$43,700 + $71,600
$115,300
2012
$2,084 (−3.7%)
$41,000 + $70,300
$111,300
2011
$2,165 (+0.7%)
$67,000 + $73,700
$140,700
2010
$2,150 (+4.4%)
$82,000 + $72,500
$154,500
2009
$2,059
$92,900 + $72,900
$165,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Opening
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Fair
Exterior Wall: Frame Siding
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,096
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,096
Building Sq. Ft: 1,418
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: SECTION 35 TOWNSHIP 20 RANGE 02 QUARTER 23 : N 80 FT OF FOLL BEG 1197.38 FT S & 521.22 FT E OF NW COR OF GOVT LOT 2 TH N 140 FT TH E 130 FT M/L TO W LINE OF JOHN DOWER CO RD TH S ALG SD W LI 140 FT TH W 130 FT M/L TO BEG INCL EASE
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 322
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,454
Legal Lot Number: 2
School Tax District: CLOVER PARK
Municipality Name: LAKEWOOD
Acres: 0.24
Front Footage: 80
Zoning Code: LKWD
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: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,096
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1974
County: Pierce County
APN: 0220352085
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Dower Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Lochburn Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
1/10
Harrison Preparatory School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
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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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Estimated sale price
$370,000 – $448,000
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