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Last sold for $40,000 on Dec 2, 2013

1502 S 88TH ST

TACOMA, WA 98444
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,135 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$40,000 · Dec 2, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$442 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$492,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$195,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$297,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$493,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$492,300

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.1989
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
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.Baseboard
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 480 ft²Patio · 480 ft²

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

E
Stafford Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Baker Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Mount Tahoma High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Tacoma Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 98444These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.248

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.36,426
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,264 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,325
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,219
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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

1502 S 88th 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 83% of homes in South End
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in South End
  • Older than 76% of homes in Pierce County

How it measures up in Tacoma 98444

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tacoma 98444.

Living area2,135 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,487 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 1502 S 88th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth EndTacoma 98444Pierce County
Living areabigger than2,135 ft²83% of homes81% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac98% of homes88% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than196271% of homes45% of homes24% of homes

About 1502 S 88th St

When did 1502 S 88th St, Tacoma, WA last sell?

1502 S 88th St, Tacoma, WA last sold on Dec 2, 2013 for $40,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1502 S 88th St, Tacoma, WA?

1502 S 88th St, Tacoma, WA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,135 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 1502 S 88th St, Tacoma, WA built?

1502 S 88th St, Tacoma, WA was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1502 S 88th St, Tacoma, WA?

1502 S 88th St, Tacoma, WA is assigned to Stafford Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Baker Middle School (middle), rated D; Mount Tahoma 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 1502 S 88th St, Tacoma, WA compare to other homes in Tacoma 98444?

Among the 8,025 homes in Tacoma 98444, it is bigger than 81% of them (2,135 ft² against a typical 1,487 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1962 against a typical 1967). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1502 S 88th St, Tacoma, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1502 S 88th St, Tacoma, WA was $442. The county assessed it at $492,300.

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