Take a look at this opportunity to own a property at a tremendous value. Bring your sweat equity and make this home your own. Roof has failed with holes and is leaking into the house. Mold and water damage in the attic and walls. Windows have failed and are leaking into the house. Mold and moisture presence in the crawl space. Sewer line is failing and needs to be replaced.
Property Details
Price:
$199,900
MLS #:
NWM2484316
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Se Tacoma
Neighborhood:
62southeasttacoma
Listed Date:
Feb 24, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,176
Total Sq Ft:
1,176
Lot Size:
6,936 sqft / 0.16 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1971
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Schools
School District:
Tacoma
Interior
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
None
Flooring
Vinyl, Carpet
Heating
Baseboard
Exterior
Architectural Style
Traditional
Construction Materials
Wood
Exterior Features
Wood Products
Parking Features
Driveway
Roof
Composition
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$3,862
Map
Community
- Address521 E 78th Street Tacoma WA
- SubdivisionSe Tacoma
- CityTacoma
- CountyPierce
- Zip Code98404
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 Mar 03, 2026
673
Single Family Listed
86
Avg DOM
350
Avg $ / SqFt
$644,317
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Se Tacoma subdivision, 521 E 78th Street Tacoma WA is a Single Family for sale in Tacoma, WA, 98404. It is listed for $199,900 and features 3 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 1,176 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1971. The current price per square foot is $170. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Tacoma is $350. The average listing price for Single Family in Tacoma is $644,317. To schedule a showing of MLS#nwm2484316 at 521 E 78th Street in Tacoma, WA, contact your Best in the West agent at 206-351-5550.
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Courtesy of Lumin Brokers of Washington. Disclaimer: Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Mar-03-2026 12:29:16 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.
521 E 78th Street
Tacoma, WA


