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$368,508$399 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $88,800 on Jan 25, 2001

157 131ST ST E

TACOMA, WA 98445
2
Beds
1
Baths
924 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$369K
$339K low$398K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$88,800 · Jan 25, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,772 (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.$318,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$192,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$126,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$323,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$318,500

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.1981
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 54 ft²Porch · 54 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
Elmhurst Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Keithley Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Washington High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Franklin Pierce School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98445These 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.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.111
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.247

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,929
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,285 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,125
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,159
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

157 131st St E 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.

  • Worth less than 94% of homes in Tacoma 98445
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Tacoma 98445
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Tacoma 98445
  • Older than 87% of homes in Tacoma 98445

What homes are worth in Tacoma 98445

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$323K$730K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Tacoma 98445.

How it measures up in Tacoma 98445

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tacoma 98445.

Estimated value$368,508
CheaperTypical $498,437Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$399
CheaperTypical $299Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area924 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 157 131st St E ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTacoma 98445Pierce County
Estimated valuepricier than$368,5086% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39994% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than924 ft²4% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac58% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than195413% of homes19% of homes

About 157 131st St E

How much is 157 131st St E, Tacoma, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 157 131st St E, Tacoma, WA is $368,508 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $339,309 to $397,707. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 157 131st St E, Tacoma, WA last sell?

157 131st St E, Tacoma, WA last sold on Jan 25, 2001 for $88,800, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 157 131st St E, Tacoma, WA?

157 131st St E, Tacoma, WA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 924 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 157 131st St E, Tacoma, WA built?

157 131st St E, Tacoma, WA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 157 131st St E, Tacoma, WA?

157 131st St E, Tacoma, WA is assigned to Elmhurst Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Keithley Middle School (middle), rated F; Washington High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Franklin Pierce School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 157 131st St E, Tacoma, WA compare to other homes in Tacoma 98445?

Among the 10,437 homes in Tacoma 98445, it is worth more than 6% of them ($368,508 against a typical $498,437), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($399 against a typical $299), it is bigger than 4% of them (924 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1954 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Pierce County, it is worth more than 6% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 157 131st St E, Tacoma, WA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 157 131st St E, Tacoma, WA was $3,772. The county assessed it at $318,500.

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