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$448,350$442 / 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 96How 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 $435,000 on Dec 21, 2023

231 S 79TH ST

TACOMA, WA 98408
3
Beds
1.8
Baths
1,014 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$448K
$429K low$468K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$435,000 · Dec 21, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,210 (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.$403,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$199,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$204,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$408,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$403,600

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.2022
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.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.Patio · 232 ft²Porch · 496 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Baker Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Birney Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Mount Tahoma High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi

District: Tacoma Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 98408These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.251

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.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
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.21,094
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,136 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,911
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,762
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

231 S 79th 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.

  • Worth less than 81% of homes in Pierce County
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in South End
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Pierce County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in South End
  • Older than 90% of homes in Pierce County

What homes are worth in Tacoma 98408

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

This home
$320K$607K

This home is worth more than 53% of homes in Tacoma 98408.

How it measures up in Tacoma 98408

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tacoma 98408.

Estimated value$448,350
CheaperTypical $442,581Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$442
CheaperTypical $322Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area1,014 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,392 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 231 S 79th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth EndTacoma 98408Pierce County
Estimated valuepricier than$448,35059% of homes53% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44293% of homes93% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than1,014 ft²18% of homes17% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac89% of homes89% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than193038% of homes37% of homes10% of homes

About 231 S 79th St

How much is 231 S 79th St, Tacoma, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 231 S 79th St, Tacoma, WA is $448,350 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $429,114 to $467,586. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 231 S 79th St, Tacoma, WA last sell?

231 S 79th St, Tacoma, WA last sold on Dec 21, 2023 for $435,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 231 S 79th St, Tacoma, WA?

231 S 79th St, Tacoma, WA has 3 bedrooms, 1.8 bathrooms, 1,014 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 231 S 79th St, Tacoma, WA built?

231 S 79th St, Tacoma, WA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 231 S 79th St, Tacoma, WA?

231 S 79th St, Tacoma, WA is assigned to Baker Middle School (middle), rated D; Birney Elementary School (elementary), 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 231 S 79th St, Tacoma, WA compare to other homes in Tacoma 98408?

Among the 6,904 homes in Tacoma 98408, it is worth more than 53% of them ($448,350 against a typical $442,581), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($442 against a typical $322), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,014 ft² against a typical 1,392 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1930 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Pierce County, it is worth more than 19% 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 231 S 79th St, Tacoma, WA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 231 S 79th St, Tacoma, WA was $4,210. The county assessed it at $403,600.

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