Listing
$510,000
1236 S••••• Stevens St (Sign up for 50 free credits to unlock)Tacoma, WA 98405
Property Description
Live where you create! And enjoy a 1-0 Rate Buydown with Preferred lender! This brick storybook home on S Stevens Street in Tacoma was re-faced, brick by brick, by Tacoma photographer Virna Haffer, who became an international icon in her industry. Working singlehandedly over 10 years, she transformed the exterior, and the home was featured in Sunset magazine in the 1930s. Thor the Lion fountain, a canopy of creeping vines, an iron gate, and a brick facade set the stage. Step inside and the city falls away: the interior is remarkably quiet and peaceful, with original arched doors and arched windows adding whimsy throughout. The walkout basement is built for work and play, with office space, a storage/darkroom, and a workshop. Out back, paved alley access with ample parking leads to a separate shop with power and heating capability, perfect for artists, hobbyists, tradespeople, or anyone running a business from home. Upstairs, 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths on over 1,600 finished sq ft, including a main-floor bedroom and a charming porch off the primary bedroom. Tucked back from the street, with a newer roof, AC throughout, and solid systems and exterior. It's a quick jaunt to coffee shops, Tacoma Rainiers games, DeLong Park, groceries, and schools, and right around the corner from wonderful restaurants on 6th Ave. A commuter's dream! The same family has loved this home for 50 years. Great bones, character, craftsmanship, and ready for your creative vision.
Property Facts & Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Status
- For Sale
- Listed
- Sep 30, 2026
- Price per Sq Ft
- $317/sqft
- ZIP Code
- 98405
- Full Baths
- 1
- Half Baths
- 1
- Stories
- 2
- Parking
- Driveway Parking, Off Street
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Construction
- Brick, Brick
- Style
- Victorian
- Property Tax (2026)
- $4,905/yr
- Assessed Value
- $449,900
- Neighborhood
- Central
- County
- Pierce
- School District
- Tacoma School District
Estimated Value
Automated estimate. Not an appraisal.
Features & Amenities
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
- Bedrooms On Upper Level: 2
- Primary Bedroom Level: Main
- Bedroom 1 Level: Second
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1.5
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
- Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
- Full Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
- Half Bathrooms On Upper Level: 1
Land Info
- Land Lease: No
- Lot Description: Paved, Sidewalk
- Lot Size Acres: 0.1377
- Topography: Level
- Lot Size Square Feet: 6000
Utilities
- Power Production Type: Electric
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water Source: Public
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Double Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove(s)/Range(s)
Other Rooms
- Bathroom - Full Level: Main
- Bathroom - Half Level: Second
- Den/Office Level: Lower
- Entry Level: Main
- Basement Features: Finished
- Living Room Level: Main
Home Features
- Security Features: Partially Fenced, Security System
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Security System, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet
Garage and Parking
- Covered Spaces: 0
- Open Parking: No
- Parking Features: Driveway Parking, Off Street
- Parking Total: 4
School Information
- High School District: Tacoma
- School District: Tacoma
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Heat Pump
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 0
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 4905
- Source Listing Status: Pending
- County: Pierce
- Directions: GPS
- Tax Year: 2026
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Area: 26 - Central Tacoma
- List Development Name: Tacoma
- Source Neighborhood: Tacoma
- Parcel Number: 6825000470
- Subdivision: Tacoma
- Zoning: TAC
Homeowners Association
- Association: No
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1608
- Year Built: 1919
- Building Area Total: 1608
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Construction Materials: Brick, Brick
- Direction Faces: South
- Entry Location: Main
- Levels: One And One Half
- Property Age: 107
- Property Condition: Good
- Roof: Composition
- Levels or Stories: One And One Half
- Structure Type: House
- House Style: 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
- Total Area Sqft: 1608
- Elevation Units: Feet
- Year Built Effective: 1964
- Vaulted Ceiling: Yes
- Architectural Style: Victorian
Exterior and Lot Features
- Fenced-Partially
- Patio
- Patio: Yes
Location
Lat 47.24885 · Lng -122.49607