5538 N 43rd Street · Tacoma, WA 98407
Source: NWMLS · Real Broker LLC · Ruthy Taylor #NWM2585792
About this home
Midcentury enthusiasts, this one's for you! Discover this North Tacoma classic, where original character has been lovingly preserved and quality has guided every improvement. Envisioned as their forever home, the sellers invested in both the beauty you see and the infrastructure you don't. Warm, refinished hardwood floors, a classic midcentury natural stone entry and fireplace, and original wood cabinetry celebrate the home's architectural roots. Natural Marmoleum flooring and non toxic paint reflect thoughtful material choices. Extensive improvements include Milgard windows, Lennox furnace and heat pump, updated electrical & PEX plumbing, insulated Clopay garage doors, & Therma-Tru entry doors. Enjoy Bosch kitchen appliances and coordinated Toto & Kohler bathroom fixtures. Professional basement water mitigation includes a transferable warranty. The expansive unfinished basement w/ tall ceilings offers incredible potential for additional living space, workshop or creative pursuits. The oversized corner lot offers room to garden, gather, and explore future DADU possibilities. Enjoy the best of North Tacoma living! Minutes to Point Defiance Park's wooded trails and waterfront, Point Ruston's restaurants and promenade, and the Proctor District's shops, coffee houses, dining, and farmers market. Authentic midcentury character, meaningful improvements, an oversized corner lot, and an incredible location. A home with history, heart, and an uncommon level of care. Welcome home!
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Stories
- 1 story
- Year built
- 1964
- Building area
- 2,652 sq ft
- Lot size
- 13,125 sq ft (0.3 acres)
- County
- Pierce
- MLS #
- NWM2585792
Interior
- Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
- Cooling
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Other, Slate, Vinyl
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Fireplace
- 1 · Wood Burning
- Interior features
- Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Wood
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Alley, Corner Lot, Paved
- Topography
- Partial Slope
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Garage
- Yes (attached)
- Covered spaces
- 2
- Parking features
- Driveway, Attached Garage, RV Parking
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Electric
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- North Tacoma
- Property tax
- $7,364 (2026)
Transaction
- Listed on
- Sep 24, 2026
- Days on market
- 1
- Price per sq ft
- $413
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2018-11-30
- Sold$385,000
Schools
School district: Tacoma
- Elementary
- Point Defiance
- Middle
- Truman
- High
- Dr. Dolores Silas High SchoolSchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 60% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Real Broker LLC
Listing agent: Ruthy Taylor.
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Data last updated 2026-09-24.