226 S 78th Street, Tacoma, WA 98408 (MLS # 2497903)
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Just off the beaten path, this inviting Tacoma home offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and opportunity. Step inside to an open-concept floor plan that flows effortlessly, creating a space ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Whether you're enjoying a quiet evening at home or hosting friends on the weekend, this layout adapts with ease. A sliding door leads to a covered deck, perfectly suited for the upcoming warmer months for morning coffee, outdoor dining, or tending to your potted plants and garden. The fully fenced backyard, complemented by a spacious storage shed, provides a private setting to relax and unwind. Major updates have already been completed, including a new roof and gutters, refreshed crawl space, new hot water tank, insulated garage door, and brand-new carpet. Updated electrical panel and newer windows throughout the house, highlighted by a generous bank of kitchen windows that bring in abundant natural light and offer a pleasant view of the backyard. Move-in ready with room for your own cosmetic touches, this home presents an excellent opportunity to personalize while building equity. Whether you're a first-time buyer, investor, or looking to downsize, this Tacoma property is ready to welcome its next chapter.
| LAST UPDATED | 3/26/2026 | TRACT | Fern Hill |
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| YEAR BUILT | 1983 | COMMUNITY | Fern Hill |
| COUNTY | Pierce | STATUS | Active |
| PROPERTY TYPE(S) | Single Family |
| Elementary School | Birney |
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| Jr. High School | Baker |
| High School | Mt Tahoma |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS | |
| AIR | Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless |
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| AIR CONDITIONING | Yes |
| APPLIANCES | Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer |
| AREA | 53 - South Tacoma |
| BASEMENT | None |
| CONSTRUCTION | Wood Siding |
| EXTERIOR | Garden |
| GARAGE | Attached Garage, Yes |
| HEAT | Baseboard, Ductless , Electric |
| INTERIOR | Ceiling Fan(s) |
| LOT | 5001 sq ft |
| LOT DESCRIPTION | Paved |
| LOT DIMENSIONS | 101 x 48 |
| MLS STATUS | Active |
| PARKING | Driveway, Off Street, Attached |
| STORIES | 1 |
| STYLE | 10 - 1 Story |
| SUBDIVISION | Fern Hill |
| TAXES | 3514 |
| UTILITIES | Cable Available, Sewer Connected |
| WATER | Public |
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