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$421,126$317 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $455,000 on May 31, 2024

844 S PROSPECT ST

TACOMA, WA 98405
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,328 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
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

$421K
$400K low$442K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$455,000 · May 31, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,775 (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.$447,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$251,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$196,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$447,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$447,600

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.1991
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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
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 · 90 ft²Porch · 195 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
Jason Lee Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Franklin Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Foss High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Tacoma Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 98405These 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.141
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.249

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.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.25,963
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,247 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,519
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,751
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

844 S Prospect 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 82% of homes in Pierce County
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Pierce County
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Tacoma 98405
  • Among the oldest homes in Pierce County

What homes are worth in Tacoma 98405

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

This home
$221K$678K

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Tacoma 98405.

How it measures up in Tacoma 98405

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tacoma 98405.

Estimated value$421,126
CheaperTypical $445,222Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$317
CheaperTypical $321Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,328 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,444 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1927Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 844 S Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral TacomaTacoma 98405Pierce County
Estimated valuepricier than$421,12631% of homes40% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31737% of homes48% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than1,328 ft²43% of homes41% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac86% of homes90% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than1890almost no homes2% of homesalmost no homes

About 844 S Prospect St

How much is 844 S Prospect St, Tacoma, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 844 S Prospect St, Tacoma, WA is $421,126 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $400,403 to $441,849. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 844 S Prospect St, Tacoma, WA last sell?

844 S Prospect St, Tacoma, WA last sold on May 31, 2024 for $455,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 844 S Prospect St, Tacoma, WA?

844 S Prospect St, Tacoma, WA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,328 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 844 S Prospect St, Tacoma, WA built?

844 S Prospect St, Tacoma, WA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 844 S Prospect St, Tacoma, WA?

844 S Prospect St, Tacoma, WA is assigned to Jason Lee Middle School (middle), rated D+; Franklin Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Foss 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 844 S Prospect St, Tacoma, WA compare to other homes in Tacoma 98405?

Among the 7,129 homes in Tacoma 98405, it is worth more than 40% of them ($421,126 against a typical $445,222), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($317 against a typical $321), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,328 ft² against a typical 1,444 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1890 against a typical 1927). Measured against all of Pierce County, it is worth more than 18% 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 844 S Prospect St, Tacoma, WA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 844 S Prospect St, Tacoma, WA was $4,775. The county assessed it at $447,600.

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