A home between Proctor and Ruston, just 4 minutes from the waterfront, sets life within easy reach of neighborhood centers with everything from local markets to shops, the cinema, library, schools and cafes—the closest is just around the corner. This home in particular brings history and comfort into daily life. Original details like built-ins, solid trim, an open staircase and fir floors complement updates like a renovated bath, ductless heating and cooling, fresh paint, custom blinds and new flooring. Landscaping and flagstone patios create a relaxing atmosphere for the energy-efficient Vita Spa swim spa in the fenced courtyard. Park in the 2-car garage, exercise and soak in the spa, host friends and take a breath out on the covered deck.

A home with a brand new roof surrounded by fragrant roses and blossoming trees stands on a corner lot in Tacoma’s South End. In the living room a bay window fills with light for plants and an electric fireplace gives a warm glow. Cook with gas in the eat-in kitchen with a box window for herbs and find ample storage in the basement. The fenced yard holds garden beds and lawn space. Lilacs, iris and hydrangea border the deck perfect for outdoor meals and a magnolia shades the side yard. A paved path leads to the detached, 2-car garage with an adjoining workshop. Updates include a new tub surround, fresh exterior paint in 2023 and the new roof. Enjoy this location close to parks, cafes and schools and just blocks from groceries and a library.

Just minutes from downtown Puyallup and the Sounder train, this fully renovated home is better than new. Extensive updates starting in 2024 include a new roof, interior and exterior paint, all new appliances, flooring, trim, solid Craftsman-style doors, a complete kitchen renovation and more. The eat-in kitchen features quartz counters, soft-close cabinets, an induction stove and a coffee bar with a beverage cooler. Sit by the gas fireplace in the vaulted ceiling living room, read by the bay window and take the open staircase to the bedrooms above. Settle in the primary suite with its private bath and walk-in closet. Host parties beside the honeysuckle trellis on the deck in the big, fenced yard where lilacs, dogwood and a green lawn grow.