8501 42nd Street W, University Place, WA 98466

University Place
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Listed by: michael morrison
Office: morrison house sotheby's intl
MLS#:2571120
Source:NWMLS
8501 42nd Street W,University Place, WA 98466
$899,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,373 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active

Price summary

  • Price:$899,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$378.85

About this home

Mid Century home on Corner lot in UNIVERSITY PLACE SCHOOL district. This home was featured in BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS magazine in 1958; once decorated by RHODES department store. A classic and noteworthy home that still serves the way we live today. WALLS of glass take in the views of University Place and CURTIS SCHOOLS while filling the home with natural light. New kitchen with all appliances, cabinetry, and quartz counters opens to a bright living area and soaring wood-burning fireplace. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, while the lower level lives like its own guest quarters, complete with bedroom area, FULL bath, living/dining area, and kitchenette area. Here you have a 2nd FULL FRIDGE, 2nd microwave, and sink, just add an air fryer. DETACHED studio space w/ chandelier is perfect work-from-home space; think quiet time for office or even a home gym (about 10x10). The massive outdoor patio and retro landscaping give the vibe of a bygone era, think courtyard,...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1958
  • Subdivision & Development:University Place
  • Listing ID #:2571120
  • Updated:August 21, 2026 at 01:43 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Ceramic Tile Floor, Hardwood, Softwood, Vinyl Plank
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Bedroom Description:Lower Level Bedrooms : 1, Upper Level Bedrooms : 3
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Finished
  • Living area:2,373 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Forced Air

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Composition, Flat Roof
  • Year built:1958
  • Building area:2,373 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.23 Acres
  • Lot Features:Corner, Paved
  • Construction Materials:Wood Exterior Finish
  • Exterior Features:Deck, Fenced-Partially
  • Foundation Description:Finished
  • Levels:3 or More Stories

Schools

  • High school:Curtis Bridge Pgm
  • Middle school:Curtis Jnr High
  • Elementary school:Sunset Elem

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Sewer Connected

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$899,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$378.85
  • Tax amount:$6,981 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Laundry features:Dryer
  • Amenities:Cable TV, High Speed Internet, Moorage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:5
  • Parking description:Attached Carport
  • Carport spaces:1
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