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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $715,000 on Feb 7, 2024

7914 42ND ST W

UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA 98466
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,918 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
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.$715,000 · Feb 7, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,989 (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.$645,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$310,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$334,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$645,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$645,100

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.1991
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
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.Patio · 360 ft²

Neighborhood · ZIP 98466These 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.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.111
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.256

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.2%
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.31,420
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,452 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,321
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,204
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

7914 42nd St 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in University Place
  • Older than 66% of homes in Pierce County

How it measures up in Tacoma 98466

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tacoma 98466.

Living area1,918 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,962 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 7914 42nd St W ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUniversity PlaceTacoma 98466Pierce County
Living areabigger than1,918 ft²43% of homes48% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac82% of homes82% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than197344% of homes65% of homes34% of homes

About 7914 42nd St W

When did 7914 42nd St W, University Place, WA last sell?

7914 42nd St W, University Place, WA last sold on Feb 7, 2024 for $715,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 7914 42nd St W, University Place, WA?

7914 42nd St W, University Place, WA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,918 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 7914 42nd St W, University Place, WA built?

7914 42nd St W, University Place, WA was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

How does 7914 42nd St W, University Place, WA compare to other homes in Tacoma 98466?

Among the 7,998 homes in Tacoma 98466, it is bigger than 48% of them (1,918 ft² against a typical 1,962 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1973 against a typical 1965). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 7914 42nd St W, University Place, WA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 7914 42nd St W, University Place, WA was $6,989. The county assessed it at $645,100.

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