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$389,000List price
3 bed · 1.5 bath · 1,235 sq ft
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8914 Hipkins Road SW · Lakewood, WA 98498

Source: NWMLS · RE/MAX Northwest · Shane Blondin #NWM2586337

About this home

Bring your design ideas and sweat equity to this classic 1955 single-level home, perfectly positioned on a generous 9,500-square-foot lot. Offering 1,235 square feet of comfortable living space, this property features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and wonderful mid-century character waiting to be shined up. Step inside to discover hardwood floors running through most of the main living areas, complemented by a a cozy wood-burning fireplace in the oversized living room. The dining room flows seamlessly outdoors through large sliding glass doors, opening up to a spacious, fully-fenced backyard that is ready for gardening, pets, or weekend gatherings. You can focus your budget entirely on cosmetic updates knowing that some major systems were recently updated: Roof, Furnace, Air Conditioning and Water Heater all installed new in 2017/2018. Additional features include a convenient one-car garage plus a one-car carport & detached outbuilding in back for plenty storage. Whether you are looking to build instant equity or customize a home to your preferred taste, this solid property offers an incredible opportunity in a great neighborhood.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
1 Story
Stories
1 story
Condition
Fair
Year built
1955 (renovated 1979)
Lot size
9,500 sq ft (0.22 acres)
County
Pierce
MLS #
NWM2586337

Interior

Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Forced Air
Flooring
Hardwood, Slate, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances
Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s)
Fireplace
1 · Wood Burning
Interior features
Fireplace

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Wood
Roof
See Remarks
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Topography
Level
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
2
Garage
Yes (attached)
Carport
Yes
Covered spaces
2
Parking features
Attached Carport, Attached Garage

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric, Natural Gas

Community & fees

Subdivision
Lakewood
Property tax
$4,282 (2026)

Transaction

Listed on
Sep 23, 2026
Days on market
0
Price per sq ft
$315
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, Rehab Loan
Possession
Negotiable

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Schools

School district: Clover Park

Elementary
Buyer To Verify
Middle
Buyer To Verify
High
Lakes High School
SchoolDigger 1 star · Top 71% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: RE/MAX Northwest

Listing agent: Shane Blondin.

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Data last updated 2026-09-24.