Rockhood
$725,000List price
4 bed · 1.5 bath · 1,756 sq ft
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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 School
SchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 60% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Real Broker LLC

Listing agent: Ruthy Taylor.

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Data last updated 2026-09-24.