Charming and thoughtfully updated Craftsman with a peek-a-boo view of Mount Rainier from the inviting front porch! This cozy 1-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 640 sq ft of beautifully finished living space, plus a 336 sq ft unfinished basement—perfect for storage. Enjoy your private outdoor spaces, including a covered deck, spacious front yard, and fully fenced backyard—all with no HOA. Inside, the home shines with a refreshed kitchen featuring new cabinetry, stone countertops, and stainless steel appliances, along with durable LVP flooring throughout. The bright and comfortable living room offers plenty of space to gather and entertain. Situated on a generous 6,000 sq ft lot with mature privacy trees, this property also includes a detached garage, additional off-street parking, and space for a dog run or garden. The basement provides ample storage and added flexibility. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, bus lines, I-5, and a quick drive to JBLM, this Tacoma gem blends charm, function, and accessibility in one adorable package.
Property Details
Price:
$375,000
MLS #:
NWM2507667
Status:
Active
Beds:
1
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
South Tacoma
Neighborhood:
59southeasttacoma
Listed Date:
Apr 16, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
640
Total Sq Ft:
976
Lot Size:
6,000 sqft / 0.14 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1920
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Schools
School District:
Tacoma
Elementary School:
Buyer To Verify
Middle School:
Buyer To Verify
High School:
Buyer To Verify
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
Ductless
Flooring
Vinyl Plank
Heating
Ductless, Wall Furnace
Interior Features
Dining Room, Water Heater
Levels
One
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Exterior
Construction Materials
Wood
Covered Spaces
1
Exterior Features
Wood Products
Lot Features
Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Parking Features
Detached Garage, RV Parking
Parking Spots
1
Parking Total
1
Roof
Composition
Security Features
Fully Fenced
View
Mountains
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$3,694
Map
Community
- Address509 S 56th Street 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 Apr 17, 2026
783
Single Family Listed
74
Avg DOM
347
Avg $ / SqFt
$650,765
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the South Tacoma subdivision, 509 S 56th Street Tacoma WA is a Single Family for sale in Tacoma, WA, 98408. It is listed for $375,000 and features 1 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 640 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1920. The current price per square foot is $586. 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#nwm2507667 at 509 S 56th Street in Tacoma, WA, contact your Best in the West agent at 206-351-5550.
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509 S 56th Street
Tacoma, WA


