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Last sold for $557,555 on Aug 21, 2020

1205 S PROSPECT ST

TACOMA, WA 98405
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
1,888 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1993
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$557,555 · Aug 21, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,684 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$575,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$234,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$340,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$568,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$575,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPIERCE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2020
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Jason Lee Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Stanley Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Foss High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Tacoma Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 98405These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.141
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.249

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,963
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,247 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,519
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,751
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.47%

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How this home compares

1205 S Prospect St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Central Tacoma
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Pierce County
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Central Tacoma

How it measures up in Tacoma 98405

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tacoma 98405.

Living area1,888 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,444 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1993
OlderTypical 1927Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 1205 S Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral TacomaTacoma 98405Pierce County
Living areabigger than1,888 ft²80% of homes79% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac64% of homes66% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than199390% of homes87% of homes60% of homes

About 1205 S Prospect St

When did 1205 S Prospect St, Tacoma, WA last sell?

1205 S Prospect St, Tacoma, WA last sold on Aug 21, 2020 for $557,555, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1205 S Prospect St, Tacoma, WA?

1205 S Prospect St, Tacoma, WA has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 1,888 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 1205 S Prospect St, Tacoma, WA built?

1205 S Prospect St, Tacoma, WA was built in 1993, making it 33 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1205 S Prospect St, Tacoma, WA?

1205 S Prospect St, Tacoma, WA is assigned to Jason Lee Middle School (middle), rated D+; Stanley Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Foss High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Tacoma Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1205 S Prospect St, Tacoma, WA compare to other homes in Tacoma 98405?

Among the 7,145 homes in Tacoma 98405, it is bigger than 79% of them (1,888 ft² against a typical 1,444 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (1993 against a typical 1927). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1205 S Prospect St, Tacoma, WA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1205 S Prospect St, Tacoma, WA was $5,684. The county assessed it at $575,400.

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