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$605,105$374 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

938 ALAMEDA AVE

FIRCREST, WA 98466
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,620 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
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

$605K
$570K low$640K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,173 (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.$579,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$314,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$264,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$560,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$579,300

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.1986
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
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.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
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 · 112 ft²Patio · 240 ft²Porch · 112 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
Whittier Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.1 mi
M
Wainwright Intermediate SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Foss High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Tacoma Public Schools

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

938 Alameda Ave 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Pierce County
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Fircrest
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Fircrest
  • Older than 75% of homes in Pierce County

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
$262K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 36% 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$605,105
CheaperTypical $657,995Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$374
CheaperTypical $343Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,620 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,968 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 938 Alameda Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFircrestTacoma 98466Pierce County
Estimated valuepricier than$605,10537% of homes36% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37472% of homes65% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than1,620 ft²29% of homes31% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac84% of homes72% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than196355% of homes46% of homes25% of homes

About 938 Alameda Ave

How much is 938 Alameda Ave, Fircrest, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 938 Alameda Ave, Fircrest, WA is $605,105 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $569,872 to $640,338. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 938 Alameda Ave, Fircrest, WA last sell?

938 Alameda Ave, Fircrest, WA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 938 Alameda Ave, Fircrest, WA?

938 Alameda Ave, Fircrest, WA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,620 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 938 Alameda Ave, Fircrest, WA built?

938 Alameda Ave, Fircrest, WA was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 938 Alameda Ave, Fircrest, WA?

938 Alameda Ave, Fircrest, WA is assigned to Whittier Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Wainwright Intermediate School (middle), rated C-; 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 938 Alameda Ave, Fircrest, WA compare to other homes in Tacoma 98466?

Among the 7,998 homes in Tacoma 98466, it is worth more than 36% of them ($605,105 against a typical $657,995), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($374 against a typical $343), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,620 ft² against a typical 1,968 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1963 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Pierce County, it is worth more than 59% 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 938 Alameda Ave, Fircrest, WA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 938 Alameda Ave, Fircrest, WA was $5,173. The county assessed it at $579,300.

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