Charming historical cottage tucked away on a large, level lot in South Tacoma; this property is brimming with potential to make your homesteading or new-build dreams come true! Set far back from the street, the house’s post-war character shines with a gable roofline, brick chimney and boxy design. The cheery green front door invites you into the main floor. The dining room is open to the the kitchen, which has dark cabinets, a double-basin stainless sink and dishwasher & black appliances. The living room has a mountain mural, an arched built-in shelf and plenty of light! The main floor includes a ¾ bathroom w/shower and another PNW mural, plus the laundry nook with a stacked washer+dryer. The walnut-colored flooring throughout makes for easy cleaning & carpeted stairs lead you up to the airy loft-style bedroom! Outside, mature trees offer shade and fruit, and it seems the whole yard is in bloom. Blackberries hang over the chicken coop with space for the whole flock. The yard is ready for entertaining, with a big metal basin fire pit and space for everyone. The almost-fully fenced yard (just add a front gate!) also has a spacious shed & raised flower beds. This property offers could offer the unique opportunity for someone to live in the current home, while building a DADU in the front of the lot! Or, the lot offers abundant space to create the gardens of your dreams. The property has alley access to two driveway spots and plentiful off-street parking. New sewer line in 2025!
Property Details
Price:
$304,999
MLS #:
NWM2560249
Status:
Active
Beds:
1
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
South Tacoma
Neighborhood:
60southeasttacoma
Listed Date:
Jul 31, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
660
Total Sq Ft:
660
Lot Size:
6,000 sqft / 0.14 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1946
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Schools
School District:
Tacoma
Elementary School:
Fawcett
Middle School:
Giaudrone Mid Sch
High School:
Mt Tahoma
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Bathrooms
1 Three Quarter Bathroom
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Laminate, Carpet
Heating
Wall Furnace
Interior Features
Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Loft, Water Heater
Levels
One and One Half
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Exterior
Construction Materials
Wood
Direction Faces
South
Exterior Features
Wood, Wood Products
Lot Features
Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Parking Features
Driveway, Off Street, RV Parking
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Roof
Composition
Security Features
Partially Fenced
View
See Remarks, Territorial
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$2,766
Map
Community
- Address509 S 60th 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 Aug 23, 2026
1,042
Single Family Listed
72
Avg DOM
345
Avg $ / SqFt
$647,811
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the South Tacoma subdivision, 509 S 60th Street Tacoma WA is a Single Family for sale in Tacoma, WA, 98408. It is listed for $304,999 and features 1 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 660 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1946. The current price per square foot is $462. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Tacoma is $345. The average listing price for Single Family in Tacoma is $647,811. To schedule a showing of MLS#nwm2560249 at 509 S 60th Street in Tacoma, WA, contact your Best in the West agent at 206-351-5550.
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represents listings courtesy of NWMLS. Listed by Realty One Group Turn Key.Disclaimer: Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Aug-23-2026 2:53:08 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.
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509 S 60th Street
Tacoma, WA


