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SOLD! North End Craftsman Bungalow

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Colorful and inviting living room overlooks the front porch.

Colorful and inviting living room overlooks the front porch.

$320,000

3 beds

1.5 bath

2,398 sqft

1505 N Alder St, Tacoma

Get to know this beautiful Craftsman Bungalow across the street from the University of Puget Sound. Built in 1917, this home is full of the character and charm of the period. You'll find a friendly front porch, fir floors, built-ins, a fire place, kitchen nook, and a convenient mud room in back. The home owner has proudly updated the water heater, gas furnace and windows. Other updates include a new roof and electrical panel. It’s all set and ready to go for you to add your own touches to this charming home. The driveway is shared with the neighboring home, with a split garage giving access to parking for 1 vehicle for this home. 

Located between the thriving Proctor and 6th Ave districts, this is a walkers dream! On foot or by bike, you're a pleasant walk or ride away from all the Proctor amenities, such as the Metropolitan Market, the Proctor Farmers' Market, the Blue Mouse Theatre, Compass Rose gift shop, the Wheelock Library, salons, and restaurants such as the Rosewood Cafe. This is a perfect opportunity and investment for anyone wanting to live in the UPS area.

Fir floors, fire place, and built-in book shelves complete the living room.

Fir floors, fire place, and built-in book shelves complete the living room.

Beautiful dining room with built-in cabinets to display heirlooms, and favorite dishes.

Beautiful dining room with built-in cabinets to display heirlooms, and favorite dishes.

Tiled kitchen with breakfast nook, plenty of cabinets, and exit through the mud room to the backyard.

Tiled kitchen with breakfast nook, plenty of cabinets, and exit through the mud room to the backyard.

Master bedroom includes half bath.

Master bedroom includes half bath.

French doors make this a beautiful main floor bedroom.

French doors make this a beautiful main floor bedroom.

Bright and clean full bathroom.

Bright and clean full bathroom.

Upper floor landing and bedroom also shine with fir floors.

Upper floor landing and bedroom also shine with fir floors.

Classic mud room leads into kitchen from the backyard.

Classic mud room leads into kitchen from the backyard.

Craftsman detail and charm in a wonderful neighborhood.

Craftsman detail and charm in a wonderful neighborhood.

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Hi, I'm Michael Duggan, a licensed broker with Windermere Abode. I would love to help you through the home buying or selling process. Please contact me to set up a meeting and get things started. 

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