Tacoma Homes under $500,000

Tacoma Homes under $500,000

Welcome to Tacoma, Washington – a vibrant city nestled in the heart of Pierce County, where the stunning views of Mount Rainier meet a rich tapestry of culture, community, and opportunity. Known for its eclectic neighborhoods, Tacoma is a city that embraces both its historical roots and modern innovations, making it an ideal place for families, young professionals, and retirees alike.

Tacoma offers a diverse range of homes, and for those looking to find their perfect abode without breaking the bank, there are plenty of charming options under $500,000. From cozy bungalows to contemporary townhomes, the real estate market here caters to a variety of tastes and budgets. Imagine living in a home that boasts character and charm, with easy access to parks, waterfronts, and a thriving arts scene.

The city is home to numerous attractions, including the renowned Museum of Glass and the beautiful Point Defiance Park, where you can enjoy nature trails, beaches, and stunning views of Puget Sound. Tacoma's vibrant downtown area is brimming with unique shops, restaurants, and breweries, making it a lively spot for socializing and entertainment.

Living in Tacoma means being part of a community that values connection and creativity. With its affordable housing options, you can enjoy the best of both worlds – a beautiful home and a city that offers endless opportunities for exploration and adventure. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to downsize, Tacoma is waiting for you to discover all it has to offer!

Newest Tacoma Homes under $500,000

4802 Nassau Avenue NE Unit #191, Tacoma
$430,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2599815 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Space, flexibility, and easy living await in gated Newport Lane! One of the community’s larger floor plans, this townhome features brand-new carpet and baseboards, laminate flooring on the main level, and an updated kitchen open to the spacious living room. A versatile main-floor junior suite with an attached full bath and built-in closet organizers makes a welcoming guest retreat, den, or home office. Also on main floor is a half bath and utility room for added convenience. Upstairs, the generous primary suite offers two separate closets and a large private bath, while another bedroom features a walk-in closet. Step outside to a private, low-maintenance patio and yard with room for gardening and a peaceful outlook over mature trees and green space. Conveniently located near Norpoint Park, Center at Norpoint, shopping, dining, and the waterfront parks of Browns Point and Dash Point.

4802 Nassau Avenue NE Unit #191, Tacoma

Listing Broker: John L. Scott, Inc.; Melanie Egan; 253-318-7373; melegan@johnlscott.com

3571 East Spokane Street Street E, Tacoma
$399,995
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 2599920 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to 3571 East Spokane Street. This 4BD/2BA home is full of potential and ready for its next chapter, this home offers a wonderful opportunity for buyers looking to add their own personal touch. With good bones and plenty of possibilities, it’s the perfect canvas to make your vision a reality. The home could use some remodeling and updating, giving the new owner the chance to customize the space, choose their own finishes, and build equity along the way. Whether you’re an owner-occupant looking to create your dream home or an investor seeking your next project, this property is ready for someone with imagination and vision to unlock its potential. Don’t miss the opportunity to make it your own! This home is being sold as-is.

3571 East Spokane Street Street E, Tacoma

Listing Broker: 5 Star Property Management; Delores Cante; 253-314-1057; dcante@5starpropertymgmt.com

4309 Tacoma Avenue S Unit #2, Tacoma
$275,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 2599923 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Beautifully updated Craftsman Condo offering timeless character, flexible living, and income potential. This home is tax-classified as a 'Condo' with no formal HOA and no HOA dues! *Unit 2 is below with its own separate entrance. The unit features 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and approx. 1,066 sq. ft. Fully remodeled and move-in ready! Enjoy the fully fenced backyard and assigned alley-access parking. Recent updates include a completely remodeled kitchen and bath, flooring, paint, plus a new roof in 2025. A versatile property with outstanding potential for homeowners and investors alike! Unit #1 is also listed for sale for 355,000: MLS 2599593. The seller prefers selling both Units 1 & 2 and has them double-listed under Residential for 575,000, with a discount if purchased both .

4309 Tacoma Avenue S Unit #2, Tacoma

Listing Broker: Windermere RE West Campus Inc; Kris Verdi; 206-999-0615; krisverdi@windermere.com

4309 Tacoma Avenue S Unit #1, Tacoma
$355,000
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 2599919 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Beautifully updated Craftsman Condo offering timeless character, flexible living, and income potential. This home is tax-classified as a 'Condo' with its own tax parcel, no formal HOA, and no HOA dues! Unit 1 is the main house. *Unit 2 is below (Basement) with its own separate entrance and tax parcel (also listed for sale in the MLS as #2599602 for $275,000). The main Unit 1 features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and approx. 1,700 sq. ft. Fully remodeled and move-in ready! Enjoy the fully fenced backyard and assigned alley-access parking. Recent updates include a fully remodeled kitchen and bath, new flooring and paint, plus a new roof in 2025. A versatile property with outstanding potential for homeowners and investors alike! The seller prefers selling Units 1 & 2 together, offering an opportunity to offset your mortgage with rental income, accommodate multigenerational living, or expand your investment portfolio.

4309 Tacoma Avenue S Unit #1, Tacoma

Listing Broker: Windermere RE West Campus Inc; Kris Verdi; 206-999-0615; krisverdi@windermere.com

7836 S Ainsworth Avenue, Tacoma
$387,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 2599644 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
PERFECT OPPORTUNITY to rehab this 4 bedroom 2 bathroom 1920sqft - home in a well established neighborhood in South Tacoma. Exterior includes a wide variety of plants and fruit trees, outside seating areas and a private patio. It could be a beautiful sanctuary once more. The interior has a nice kitchen with eating space, a living room with a classic wood stove, a huge classic family room, a primary suite and an enclosed back patio. Bring your tool belt and your vision and bring this home back to life!! WHAT AN AWESOME AFFORDABLE OPPORTUNITY!! Buyer to verify all information to the buyer's satisfaction.

7836 S Ainsworth Avenue, Tacoma

Listing Broker: Realty One Group Bold; Chic Peri; 253-405-1325; chicperi@gmail.com

2506 58th Avenue NE, Tacoma
$499,950
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2599813 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome home to this beautifully designed new construction in desirable NE Tacoma! Offering 1,372 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this modern 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home combines style, comfort, and functionality. Enjoy an inviting open-concept layout, contemporary finishes, and a bright, welcoming living space perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The well-designed kitchen flows seamlessly into the main living area, while upstairs you'll find comfortable bedrooms and a private primary suite. Enjoy the benefits of a brand-new home with modern construction, fresh finishes, and low-maintenance living. Conveniently located near shopping, schools, dining, parks, and everyday amenities. Don't miss this opportunity to own a beautiful new home in NE Tacoma!

2506 58th Avenue NE, Tacoma

Listing Broker: Greater Puget Sound Realty LLC; Leighton J OBrien; 253-732-1601; obrienleighton7@gmail.com

3731 E J Street, Tacoma
$269,900
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 2599152 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Comfortable 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in a convenient Tacoma location! A large storage shed off the alley offers extra space for tools, hobbies, or everyday storage. Enjoy easy access to everything you need!

3731 E J Street, Tacoma

Listing Broker: Terrafin; Dennis Folk; 253-310-1552; dennis@terrafinre.com

1939 S L Street, Tacoma
$419,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 2599790 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
1904 Hilltop Home with 3 Bedrooms and 1.25 Baths on a 0.11-Acre Lot. Move-in ready with fresh interior and exterior paint and new LVP and carpet throughout. On the main level, you will find the large living room with a ceiling fan and a box-beam ceiling, kitchen that offers new counters, stainless steel appliances, including a refrigerator, extra storage, a dining area, plus a 3/4 bath and bedroom. Upstairs, you’ll find 2 additional bedrooms, a 1/2 bath, a laundry area with washer & dryer included, and a bonus room that could serve as a 4th bedroom. Outside, you will find a deck and a large, fully fenced yard with alley access, offering plenty of parking and potential for a future DADU or garage. Close to St. Joe’s Hospital, transit, shopping, restaurants, parks, and more. Easy access to I-5 and JBLM. Don’t miss this one; see it today!

1939 S L Street, Tacoma

Listing Broker: Keller Williams Realty; Kristen Steinman; 253-691-1540; Kristen@KKSandAssociates.com

5625 S Warner Street, Tacoma
$455,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 2599567 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Step Into A Piece of Tacoma History! Built in 1904 as a trainmaster's residence, this extraordinary home is rich with character, history, & soul. Thoughtfully cared for through the years, it showcases architectural treasures salvaged from around Tacoma, including striking diamond-shaped windows & a captivating spiral staircase; irreplaceable details that give this home a story all its own. Completely gutted in 1996, it offers the charm of another era w/the confidence of substantial updates. Skylights bathe the interiors in natural light, while a beautifully remodeled kitchen with updated appliances (2021), newer roof (2017, with the kitchen roof replaced in 2021), & brand new furnace (2025) add modern comfort. EV charging wiring was added in 2026. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths (one with jetted tub), a cozy fireplace all create a welcoming retreat. Outside, discover a huge, fully fenced private backyard featuring a 1,200 gallon pond & a fabulous new 20' X 25' patio with pergola (2025), perfect for entertaining, relaxing, & making memories. A 196 sq ft shed, once used as an apartment, offers exciting potential for a future DADU-style space, studio, workshop, or extra storage. Stroll to neighborhood favorites like Howdy Bagel, The Church Cantina, & Airport Tavern, & enjoy the welcoming community that makes this neighborhood so special. Historic charm, eclectic treasures, modern updates, & room to dream, this is far more than a home, it is a piece of Tacoma's story!

5625 S Warner Street, Tacoma

Listing Broker: Windermere Prof Partners; Jo Jensen; 253-851-7374; jojensen@jojensen.com

10709 Broadway Avenue S, Tacoma
$399,950
4 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 2599638 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Step onto the welcoming front porch of this charming 1909 Craftsman and discover timeless character paired with thoughtful updates. Set on a generous 0.22-acre lot—nearly a quarter acre—this Tacoma home offers room to spread out and enjoy. Inside, high ceilings, original hardwood floors, coved ceilings, French doors, and classic lath-and-plaster walls bring warmth and history to every room. The kitchen retains its original cabinetry, enhanced by designer built-ins that reach the ceiling for exceptional storage, plus quartz countertops. You’ll also find four bedrooms, a full bath with quartz counters, and a convenient main-floor laundry room with utility sink. New carpet upstairs adds a fresh touch. Outside, the high-fenced backyard offers privacy and space to relax, garden, or play. The oversized two-car garage includes extra shop space, while RV parking and room for several additional vehicles make everyday life and entertaining easy. With 1,580 square feet of inviting living space, a nearly quarter-acre lot, and Craftsman details throughout, this Tacoma home is ready to welcome you in.

10709 Broadway Avenue S, Tacoma

Listing Broker: AgencyOne; Jesse Nelson; 206-930-1172; jesse@jessenelson.com

1503 104th Street E, Tacoma
$250,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 2599219 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Move-in ready two-story condo in Tacoma’s Midland neighborhood! This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhome-style homeoffers 1,008 sq ft of easy living. The main level features durable luxury vinyl plank flooring, a tile landing at the door, abright living room, a dedicated dining area and a kitchen with dishwasher, range, refrigerator and a modern pull-downfaucet. A convenient half bath completes the main floor. Upstairs you’ll find two bedrooms, a full bath and a laundry closetwith a stacked LG washer and dryer included. A ductless heat pump provides efficient heating and cooling year-round.Carport parking is steps from the front door, and monthly HOA dues cover water, sewer, garbage and groundsmaintenance. Close to Pacific Ave, SR-512, I-5, JBLM, shopping and dining. A great opportunity for first-time buyers orinvestors, as it was previously a well-kept rental. Don’t miss it!

1503 104th Street E, Tacoma

Listing Broker: Washington Realty Group; Jim Clifford; 253-826-7500; jimclifford@wrgpra.com

8032 S Fawcett Avenue, Tacoma
$425,000
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 2599520 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome home to this charming 3-bedroom house that lives much larger than you'd expect! Inside you'll find a spacious, comfortable layout perfect for relaxing and entertaining, highlighted by an updated kitchen and updated bathroom with modern finishes throughout. Step outside to a huge backyard complete with a covered patio — ideal for outdoor dining, gatherings, or simply enjoying your own private retreat. With plenty of parking and room to spread out inside and out, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, function, and outdoor living. Don't miss it — schedule your showing today!

8032 S Fawcett Avenue, Tacoma

Listing Broker: Skyline Properties, Inc.; Andrew Sterling; 253-682-9523; andrew.sterling@exprealty.com

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