Rockhood
$535,000List price
4 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,616 sq ft
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1351 S Highland Avenue · Tacoma, WA 98465

Source: NWMLS · Windermere Prof Partners · April Adams #NWM2585223

About this home

Welcome home to this modern and stylish 4-bedroom home perfectly situated near the trails and open space of China Lake Park. Two living rooms, one on each floor, provides a multitude of options such as working from home, multigenerational living, or simply having extra space to spread out. Main living room features a cozy wood-burning fireplace and abundant natural light. Beautifully updated kitchen includes stainless appliances, designer backsplash, custom cabinetry, and plenty of storage. The primary bedroom is located on the main floor with a private door to the wraparound deck. Two additional guest rooms are also located on the main floor, each with cedar-lined closets. Spacious lower living room looks out to the yard and is ideal for a media room and movie nights. An additional bedroom and beautifully remodeled spa like 3/4 bathroom complete the lower level. Tasteful updates have been done to every room, making this home move-in ready. Engineered hardwood, tile flooring, fresh interior paint, and double-pane windows. Mini-splits on each floor provide efficient heating and cooling year-round. A 2-car tandem garage provides parking, storage, or workshop space, plus RV parking on the large 6,000 sf lot. Located near Tacoma Community College, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities, with easy freeway access make this home a perfect fit!

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Stories
1 story
Condition
Good
Year built
1971
Building area
2,034 sq ft
Lot size
6,000 sq ft (0.14 acres)
County
Pierce
MLS #
NWM2585223

Interior

Heating
90%+ High Efficiency, Baseboard, Ductless, Heat Pump, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
Cooling
90%+ High Efficiency, Ductless, Heat Pump, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
Flooring
Bamboo/Cork, Engineered Hardwood, Travertine, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Fireplace
1 · Wood Burning
Interior features
Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Water Heater
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Metal/Vinyl
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete, Slab
Lot features
Alley, Corner Lot, Paved
Topography
Level,Partial Slope
View
Territorial
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
4
Garage
Yes (attached)
Covered spaces
2
Parking features
Attached Garage, RV Parking

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric, Wood

Community & fees

Subdivision
Highlands

Transaction

Listed on
Sep 21, 2026
Days on market
2
Price per sq ft
$331
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2001-09-04
Sold$156,000

Schools

School district: Tacoma

Elementary
Delong
Middle
Hunt
High
Foss High School
Top 98% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Windermere Prof Partners

Listing agent: April Adams.

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Data last updated 2026-09-22.