Step into the timeless charm of this classic 1920s home, where character and comfort come together beautifully. The main floor offers an open and spacious layout that feels welcoming from the moment you enter. A large kitchen features quality cabinetry & generous storage, making it both practical and inviting for everyday living and entertaining. Throughout the home, original built-in cabinets dating back to the 1920s add warmth, quality craftsmanship & historic character that you simply can’t replicate in newer homes. The large living room is centered around a cozy gas fireplace, creating the perfect gathering space for relaxing evenings or hosting friends. Two comfortable bedrooms are located on the main floor, including a primary suite complete with a walk-in closet & a private full bathroom. The additional hall bathroom is spacious and tastefully updated with modern finishes. Upstairs you will find a bonus room that leads to the third bedroom—ideal for a home office, guest room, hobby space, or media room. Outside, the detached two-car garage includes built-in workbenches & a large storage room, offering excellent space for projects, tools, or additional storage. The home is also conveniently located within walking distance of Ryan’s Park. Surrounded on three sides by residential homes and bordered by a scenic greenbelt, this 5.1-acre neighborhood park features walking paths, a playground, BBQ areas & picnic tables—perfect for enjoying the outdoors close to home.
Property Details
Price:
$459,950
MLS #:
NWM2487602
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
South Tacoma
Neighborhood:
62southeasttacoma
Listed Date:
Mar 6, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,606
Total Sq Ft:
1,606
Lot Size:
5,000 sqft / 0.11 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1927
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Schools
School District:
Tacoma
Elementary School:
Birney
Middle School:
Baker
High School:
Mt Tahoma
Interior
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
None
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Engineered Hardwood, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Heating
Forced Air
Exterior
Architectural Style
Craftsman
Construction Materials
Metal/Vinyl
Exterior Features
Metal/Vinyl
Parking Features
Detached Garage
Parking Spots
2
Roof
Composition
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$4,486
Map
Community
- Address230 S 79th Street -5907 Tacoma WA
- SubdivisionSouth Tacoma
- 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 Mar 09, 2026
696
Single Family Listed
82
Avg DOM
350
Avg $ / SqFt
$650,460
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the South Tacoma subdivision, 230 S 79th Street -5907 Tacoma WA is a Single Family for sale in Tacoma, WA, 98408. It is listed for $459,950 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,606 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1927. The current price per square foot is $286. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Tacoma is $350. The average listing price for Single Family in Tacoma is $650,460. To schedule a showing of MLS#nwm2487602 at 230 S 79th Street -5907 in Tacoma, WA, contact your Best in the West agent at 206-351-5550.
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Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Danforth. Disclaimer: Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Mar-09-2026 1:41:32 pm. 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.
230 S 79th Street -5907
Tacoma, WA


