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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $289,719 on Jan 3, 2018

2908 S MONROE ST

TACOMA, WA 98409
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,892 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
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.$289,719 · Jan 3, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,539 (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.$509,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$204,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$305,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$504,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$509,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.21 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
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.1997
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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
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 · 256 ft²Shed · 896 ft²Patio · 256 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

M
Hunt Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Foss High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Delong Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi

District: Tacoma Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 98409These 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.137
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.246

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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.27,833
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,068 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,841
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,195
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

2908 S Monroe 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 bigger lot than 76% of homes in Central Tacoma
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Central Tacoma

How it measures up in Tacoma 98409

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tacoma 98409.

Living area1,892 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,356 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 2908 S Monroe St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral TacomaTacoma 98409Pierce County
Living areabigger than1,892 ft²80% of homes80% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac76% of homes75% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than197885% of homes73% of homes41% of homes

About 2908 S Monroe St

When did 2908 S Monroe St, Tacoma, WA last sell?

2908 S Monroe St, Tacoma, WA last sold on Jan 3, 2018 for $289,719, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2908 S Monroe St, Tacoma, WA?

2908 S Monroe St, Tacoma, WA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,892 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 2908 S Monroe St, Tacoma, WA built?

2908 S Monroe St, Tacoma, WA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2908 S Monroe St, Tacoma, WA?

2908 S Monroe St, Tacoma, WA is assigned to Hunt Middle School (middle), rated C; Foss High School (high), rated D; Delong Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Tacoma Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2908 S Monroe St, Tacoma, WA compare to other homes in Tacoma 98409?

Among the 6,401 homes in Tacoma 98409, it is bigger than 80% of them (1,892 ft² against a typical 1,356 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1978 against a typical 1949). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2908 S Monroe St, Tacoma, WA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2908 S Monroe St, Tacoma, WA was $5,539. The county assessed it at $509,800.

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