Just off the beaten path, this inviting Tacoma home offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and opportunity. Step inside to an open-concept floor plan that flows effortlessly, creating a space ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet evening at home or hosting friends on the weekend, this layout adapts with ease. A sliding door leads to a covered deck, perfectly suited for the upcoming warmer months for morning coffee, outdoor dining, or tending to your potted plants and garden. The fully fenced backyard, complemented by a spacious storage shed, provides a private setting to relax and unwind. Major updates have already been completed, including a new roof and gutters, refreshed crawl space, new hot water tank, insulated garage door, and brand-new carpet. Updated electrical panel and newer windows throughout the house, highlighted by a generous bank of kitchen windows that bring in abundant natural light and offer a pleasant view of the backyard. Move-in ready with room for your own cosmetic touches, this home presents an excellent opportunity to personalize while building equity. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, investor, or looking to downsize, this Tacoma property is ready to welcome its next chapter.
Property Details
Price:
$365,000
MLS #:
NWM2497903
Status:
Pending
Beds:
2
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Fern Hill
Neighborhood:
53southtacoma
Listed Date:
Mar 26, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
808
Total Sq Ft:
808
Lot Size:
5,000 sqft / 0.11 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1983
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Schools
School District:
Tacoma
Elementary School:
Birney
Middle School:
Baker
High School:
Mt Tahoma
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
Ductless
Flooring
Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
Heating
Baseboard, Ductless
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s)
Levels
One
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Exterior
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
Wood
Covered Spaces
1
Exterior Features
Wood, Wood Products
Lot Features
Paved
Parking Features
Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
Parking Spots
1
Parking Total
1
Roof
Composition
Security Features
Fully Fenced
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$3,514
Map
Community
- Address226 S 78th Street Tacoma WA
- SubdivisionFern Hill
- CityTacoma
- CountyPierce
- Zip Code98408
Subdivisions in Tacoma
- Bethel
- Brookdale
- Browns Point
- Central Tacoma
- Dash Point
- Delong Park
- East Tacoma
- Fern Hill
- Fife Heights
- Fircrest
- Frederickson
- Harbor Ridge
- Highlands
- Hillsdale
- Hilltop
- Indian Addition
- Lakewood
- Lincoln
- Manitou
- McKinley
- Midland
- Narrows
- Ne Tacoma
- New Tacoma
- North Tacoma
- Northshore
- Oakland
- Oaks Addition
- Old Town
- Parkland
- Point Defiance
- Port of Tacoma
- Proctor
- Puyallup
- Ruston
- Se Tacoma
- South Tacoma
- Spanaway
- Stadium District
- Steilacoom
- Summit
- Sunset Beach
- Swan Creek
- Tacoma
- Tacoma Mall
- University Place
- Ups
- Waller
- Wapato
- Westgate
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Tacoma as of Apr 17, 2026
783
Single Family Listed
74
Avg DOM
347
Avg $ / SqFt
$650,765
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Fern Hill subdivision, 226 S 78th Street Tacoma WA is a Single Family for sale in Tacoma, WA, 98408. It is listed for $365,000 and features 2 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 808 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1983. The current price per square foot is $452. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Tacoma is $347. The average listing price for Single Family in Tacoma is $650,765. To schedule a showing of MLS#nwm2497903 at 226 S 78th Street in Tacoma, WA, contact your Best in the West agent at 206-351-5550.
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Courtesy of RE/MAX Realty South. Disclaimer: Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Apr-17-2026 2:21:43 am. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.Copyright 2026. All rights reserved.
226 S 78th Street
Tacoma, WA


