Welcome to this well-built 3-bedroom, 1.75-bath split-level home tucked away in a quiet, established neighborhood where privacy and convenience come together. Set against a peaceful greenbelt, the comfortable backyard offers a private retreat for relaxing, entertaining, or simply enjoying the outdoors. Inside, you’ll find updated flooring, an updated kitchen and bathrooms, and a completely finished daylight basement offering flexible additional living space. A convenient mudroom off the back entrance provides even more versatility for everyday living, hobbies, storage, or a home office. The oversized 2-car garage is an added bonus, providing plenty of room for vehicles, tools, and storage.The roof was replaced in 2014, and the home has been thoughtfully maintained and updated over the years. No HOA! Enjoy easy access to freeways and nearby shopping, plus the convenience of being within walking distance of Saint Charles Borromeo and Geiger Elementary School. A rare opportunity to own a solid, well-maintained home with privacy, flexible living space, and a great location—competitively priced at $599,000. Come see what makes this special home such a wonderful place to live!
Property Details
Price:
$599,000
MLS #:
NWM2593990
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
New Tacoma
Neighborhood:
32universityplace
Listed Date:
Oct 9, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,072
Total Sq Ft:
2,072
Lot Size:
7,560 sqft / 0.17 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1968
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Schools
School District:
Tacoma
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Stove(s)/Range(s)
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom, 1 Three Quarter Bathroom
Cooling
None
Fireplaces Total
2
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Slate, Vinyl, Carpet
Heating
Baseboard, Forced Air
Interior Features
Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Sprinkler System, Water Heater
Levels
Multi/Split
Exterior
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
Brick, Wood
Covered Spaces
2
Exterior Features
Brick, Wood
Lot Features
Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Parking Features
Attached Garage
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Roof
Composition
Security Features
Fully Fenced
View
Territorial
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$6,493
Map
Community
- Address1561 S MacArthur Street Tacoma WA
- SubdivisionNew Tacoma
- CityTacoma
- CountyPierce
- Zip Code98465
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 Oct 28, 2026
946
Single Family Listed
86
Avg DOM
338
Avg $ / SqFt
$616,371
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the New Tacoma subdivision, 1561 S MacArthur Street Tacoma WA is a Single Family for sale in Tacoma, WA, 98465. It is listed for $599,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 2,072 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1968. The current price per square foot is $289. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Tacoma is $338. The average listing price for Single Family in Tacoma is $616,371. To schedule a showing of MLS#nwm2593990 at 1561 S MacArthur Street in Tacoma, WA, contact your Best in the West agent at 206-351-5550.
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1561 S MacArthur Street
Tacoma, WA


