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$696,763$410 / 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 89How 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 $648,500 on Nov 8, 2023

8519 45TH ST W

UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA 98466
3
Beds
2.8
Baths
1,701 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.
0.16 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$697K
$622K low$771K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$648,500 · Nov 8, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,573 (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.$576,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$301,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$275,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$583,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$576,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Level
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.1998
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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.Yes
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 · 156 ft²Shed · 372 ft²Patio · 156 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Curtis Senior High SchoolA+
High · Grades 10–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Drum Intermediate SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–7 · 0.6 mi
E
Sunset Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.6 mi

District: University Place School District

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

8519 45th 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.

  • Worth more than 76% of homes in Pierce County
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in University Place
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in University Place
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in University Place
  • Newer than 66% of homes in Tacoma 98466

What homes are worth in Tacoma 98466

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

This home
$225K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 67% of homes in Tacoma 98466.

How it measures up in Tacoma 98466

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

Estimated value$696,763
CheaperTypical $629,067Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$410
CheaperTypical $324Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area1,701 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,968 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 8519 45th St W ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUniversity PlaceTacoma 98466Pierce County
Estimated valuepricier than$696,76363% of homes67% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41091% of homes87% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than1,701 ft²31% of homes36% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac20% of homes23% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than197344% of homes66% of homes34% of homes

About 8519 45th St W

How much is 8519 45th St W, University Place, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8519 45th St W, University Place, WA is $696,763 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $622,218 to $771,308. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8519 45th St W, University Place, WA last sell?

8519 45th St W, University Place, WA last sold on Nov 8, 2023 for $648,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8519 45th St W, University Place, WA?

8519 45th St W, University Place, WA has 3 bedrooms, 2.8 bathrooms, 1,701 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 8519 45th St W, University Place, WA built?

8519 45th St W, University Place, WA was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8519 45th St W, University Place, WA?

8519 45th St W, University Place, WA is assigned to Curtis Senior High School (high), rated A+; Drum Intermediate School (middle), 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 8519 45th St W, University Place, WA compare to other homes in Tacoma 98466?

Among the 7,997 homes in Tacoma 98466, it is worth more than 67% of them ($696,763 against a typical $629,067), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($410 against a typical $324), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,701 ft² against a typical 1,968 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1973 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Pierce County, it is worth more than 76% 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 8519 45th St W, University Place, WA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8519 45th St W, University Place, WA was $6,573. The county assessed it at $576,400.

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