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$368,310$267 / 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 90How 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 $267,000 on Apr 11, 2024

406 S 78TH ST

TACOMA, WA 98408
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,377 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1921
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

$368K
$332K low$404K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$267,000 · Apr 11, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,361 (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.$396,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$173,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$222,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$399,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$396,500

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.2005
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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
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 · 315 ft²Patio · 315 ft²Porch · 315 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Fern Hill Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 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

406 S 78th 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 94% of homes in Pierce County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Tacoma 98408
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Pierce County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Tacoma 98408
  • Older than 93% 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.

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$320K$607K

This home is worth more than 10% 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$368,310
CheaperTypical $442,581Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$267
CheaperTypical $322Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area1,377 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,392 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 406 S 78th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth EndTacoma 98408Pierce County
Estimated valuepricier than$368,31014% of homes10% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26720% of homes18% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,377 ft²50% of homes49% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac13% of homes10% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than192124% of homes23% of homes7% of homes

About 406 S 78th St

How much is 406 S 78th St, Tacoma, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 406 S 78th St, Tacoma, WA is $368,310 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $332,307 to $404,313. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 406 S 78th St, Tacoma, WA last sell?

406 S 78th St, Tacoma, WA last sold on Apr 11, 2024 for $267,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 406 S 78th St, Tacoma, WA?

406 S 78th St, Tacoma, WA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,377 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 406 S 78th St, Tacoma, WA built?

406 S 78th St, Tacoma, WA was built in 1921, making it 105 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 406 S 78th St, Tacoma, WA?

406 S 78th St, Tacoma, WA is assigned to Baker Middle School (middle), rated D; Fern Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; 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 406 S 78th St, Tacoma, WA compare to other homes in Tacoma 98408?

Among the 6,904 homes in Tacoma 98408, it is worth more than 10% of them ($368,310 against a typical $442,581), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($267 against a typical $322), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,377 ft² against a typical 1,392 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1921 against a typical 1945). 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 406 S 78th St, Tacoma, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 406 S 78th St, Tacoma, WA was $4,361. The county assessed it at $396,500.

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