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$444,042$385 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $360,000 on Dec 11, 2020

4521 S 79TH ST

TACOMA, WA 98409
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,152 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
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

$444K
$430K low$459K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$360,000 · Dec 11, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,452 (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.$445,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$201,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$243,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$455,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$445,300

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.2006
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
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
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, Attached
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 · 200 ft²Patio · 200 ft²Porch · 82 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.

H
Mount Tahoma High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Gray Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Arlington Elementary SchoolD-
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

4521 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 87% of homes in Tacoma 98409
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Pierce County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Pierce County
  • Newer than 88% of homes in Tacoma 98409

What homes are worth in Tacoma 98409

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

This home
$270K$637K

This home is worth more than 66% of homes in Tacoma 98409.

How it measures up in Tacoma 98409

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

Estimated value$444,042
CheaperTypical $415,565Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$385
CheaperTypical $292Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area1,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,510 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 4521 S 79th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTacoma 98409Pierce County
Estimated valuepricier than$444,04266% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38587% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,152 ft²24% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac28% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than200288% of homes76% of homes

About 4521 S 79th St

How much is 4521 S 79th St, Tacoma, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4521 S 79th St, Tacoma, WA is $444,042 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $429,560 to $458,524. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4521 S 79th St, Tacoma, WA last sell?

4521 S 79th St, Tacoma, WA last sold on Dec 11, 2020 for $360,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4521 S 79th St, Tacoma, WA?

4521 S 79th St, Tacoma, WA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,152 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 4521 S 79th St, Tacoma, WA built?

4521 S 79th St, Tacoma, WA was built in 2002, making it 24 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4521 S 79th St, Tacoma, WA?

4521 S 79th St, Tacoma, WA is assigned to Mount Tahoma High School (high), rated D; Gray Middle School (middle), rated F; Arlington Elementary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Tacoma Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4521 S 79th St, Tacoma, WA compare to other homes in Tacoma 98409?

Among the 6,405 homes in Tacoma 98409, it is worth more than 66% of them ($444,042 against a typical $415,565), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($385 against a typical $292), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,152 ft² against a typical 1,510 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (2002 against a typical 1949). 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 4521 S 79th St, Tacoma, WA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4521 S 79th St, Tacoma, WA was $4,452. The county assessed it at $445,300.

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