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How Much Does it Cost to Buy a Home in Tacoma During Spring 2021?

April 29, 2021
Last updated March 15, 2023

As of April 2021, the median sold price in Tacoma is $416,000. For some context and comparison, the median sold price for April 2021 in all of Pierce County is at $480,000.

In the past year, home prices in our region have continued to climb. In just the past year alone, the median home price in Pierce County has gone up by almost 15%. And in just the past month, the median home price in Pierce County has gone up by almost 6%. The competition among buyers is intense, and you need an experienced real estate professional by your side to navigate this market.

In this post, we’re shedding some light on what all of this tangibly means by showcasing a few recent listings from our Windermere Professional Partners agents that are listed for right around Tacoma’s median home price. (If you’d like to see even more homes, browse our home search tool that will allow you to search for homes under $500,000.)


Homes in Central Tacoma

In this section, you’ll find homes listed by our Windermere Professional Partners agents. Each of these homes is located in the Central Tacoma neighborhood and is right around Tacoma’s median home price:

Updated Craftsman in Central Tacoma

Mid-Century Home in Central Tacoma

  • Listed for $488,000
  • Located at 5419 S 10th St Tacoma, WA 98465

Renovated Vintage Home in Central Tacoma

Updated Home in Central Tacoma

  • Listed for $315,000
  • Located at 1747 S Oakes St Tacoma, WA 98405


Homes in Lincoln International District

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Updated Historic Home in Lincoln District


Homes in Tacoma’s North End

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Fixer Upper Home in Tacoma’s North End

  • Listed for $315,000
  • Located at 827 N Fife St Tacoma, WA 98406


Tacoma’s South End

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Vintage Home in Tacoma’s South End

Updated Home in Tacoma’s South End/Lincoln District Area

  • Listed for $400,000
  • Located at 415 S 57th Street Tacoma, WA 98408

Click here to search for more homes in Tacoma under $500,000!

And if you’re getting ready to buy a home, make sure to check out our “Buying a Home Guide.”