This house has SO MUCH potential. It was recently refreshed with new carpets, paint, and other repairs that are sure to please any buyers looking for a turn key home. Upstairs features real hardwoods, with tons of natural light, and a tastefully updated bathroom w/ two spacious bedrooms and access to the large covered back deck. Downstairs is impressive with a kitchenette, built in entertainment wall, 1 large bedroom and two additional rooms – potential bedroom, office, storage, exercise room! There is a separate entrance to the downstairs so could be a great rental unit, space for guests, MIL, ADU – options are endless with a little bit of DIY. Spacious detached garage in backyard equipped with storage & shelving. Alley access as well – possible DADU conversion!? What ever you are looking for – this house has a lot to offer. If you have seen it before, please come see it again. The updated flooring and paint have given the home a fresh new look, feel, and vibe. Lots of little repairs and updates have been done since the listing was posted. This place is very cute and worth a visit! Welcome Home
Property Details
Price:
$479,950
MLS #:
NWM2466372
Status:
Pending
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
South Tacoma
Neighborhood:
48southtacoma
Listed Date:
Jan 8, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,256
Total Sq Ft:
2,256
Lot Size:
5,880 sqft / 0.14 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1941
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Schools
School District:
Tacoma
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
None
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
Heating
Forced Air, Wall Unit(s)
Exterior
Architectural Style
See Remarks
Construction Materials
Wood
Exterior Features
Wood, Wood Products
Parking Features
Driveway, Detached Garage, RV Parking
Parking Spots
1
Roof
Composition
Security Features
Fully Fenced
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$4,871
Map
Community
- Address5642 S Thompson Avenue 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 03, 2026
673
Single Family Listed
86
Avg DOM
350
Avg $ / SqFt
$644,317
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the South Tacoma subdivision, 5642 S Thompson Avenue Tacoma WA is a Single Family for sale in Tacoma, WA, 98408. It is listed for $479,950 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 2,256 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1941. The current price per square foot is $213. 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#nwm2466372 at 5642 S Thompson Avenue in Tacoma, WA, contact your Best in the West agent at 206-351-5550.
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Courtesy of TPMS Realty LLC. Disclaimer: Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Mar-03-2026 2:15:36 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.
5642 S Thompson Avenue
Tacoma, WA


