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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $183,816 on Nov 4, 1997

5128 79TH AVE W

UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA 98467
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,296 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$183,816 · Nov 4, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,604 (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.$707,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$319,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$388,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$707,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$707,400

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.1992
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
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
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 · 160 ft²Patio · 160 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Drum Intermediate SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–7 · 0.1 mi
H
Curtis Senior High SchoolA-
High · Grades 10–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Sunset Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.1 mi

District: University Place School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98467These 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.86
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.250

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.24%
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.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,067
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,527 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,686
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$109,162
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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

5128 79th Ave W 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 67% of homes in Pierce County
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in University Place 98467
  • Older than 73% of homes in University Place 98467

How it measures up in University Place 98467

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in University Place 98467.

Living area2,296 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,175 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 5128 79th Ave W ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUniversity PlaceUniversity Place 98467Pierce County
Living areabigger than2,296 ft²62% of homes58% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac86% of homes88% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than197550% of homes27% of homes36% of homes

About 5128 79th Ave W

When did 5128 79th Ave W, University Place, WA last sell?

5128 79th Ave W, University Place, WA last sold on Nov 4, 1997 for $183,816, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5128 79th Ave W, University Place, WA?

5128 79th Ave W, University Place, WA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,296 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 5128 79th Ave W, University Place, WA built?

5128 79th Ave W, University Place, WA was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5128 79th Ave W, University Place, WA?

5128 79th Ave W, University Place, WA is assigned to Drum Intermediate School (middle), rated A-; Curtis Senior High School (high), rated A-; Sunset Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in University Place School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5128 79th Ave W, University Place, WA compare to other homes in University Place 98467?

Among the 4,379 homes in University Place 98467, it is bigger than 58% of them (2,296 ft² against a typical 2,175 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1975 against a typical 1986). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5128 79th Ave W, University Place, WA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5128 79th Ave W, University Place, WA was $7,604. The county assessed it at $707,400.

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