North Tacoma View Cottage

“If someone loves vintage homes, water views, neighborhood walks, close proximity to beach, restaurants, coffee shops, farmers markets, live music, and free summer concerts at the park in Old Town (all within walking distance) then this would be the place to live. ”
— Homeowner

Open House: Saturday & Sunday, February 14th & 15th, 11 am-1 pm

Home: In the North End of Tacoma a cottage stands on a hill overlooking the Salish Sea where ferries go from shore to shore, sailboats race, and the sunrise reflects on the water, doubling the light and color as days begin. Living room windows show Commencement Bay year round, while summer invites you to the back deck to enjoy the view in the sunshine.

Open the gate beneath the arbor to enter a garden where hydrangeas and roses bloom beside the covered front porch, then come inside to get acquainted with this 1905 home with beamed ceilings, a 1/2 bath for guests, and two flexible front rooms in addition to the dining room and living room. Upstairs, find fir floors, two quaint bedrooms, glimpses of the water, and a 2nd bath.

Life in this home places you right above Old Town with its waterfront dining, summer concerts, and sandy beach, and less than a mile from Proctor shops, markets, schools, and cafes.

Notable Updates:

  • Roof and sewer line replaced in 2018

  • Rebuilt and extended backyard deck 

  • Professionally built retaining wall, wooden backyard pergola, and a wooden arbor in front yard

  • Planted trees in front and back and a front flower garden, complete with many perennials 

  • New flooring on the main

For a full list of updates, contact listing agent Michael Duggan or talk to your real estate agent. 

Preinspection: A recent seller-procured home inspection is completed and attached to the seller’s disclosure. Available upon request.

Continue on for our home highlight, neighborhood introduction, and video tour.

Main Floor

  • View Living Room with Deck Access

  • Front Room

  • 1/2 Bath

  • Office/Sitting Area

  • Dining Room

  • Kitchen

  • Laundry Area

2nd Floor

  • View Bedroom

  • 2nd Bedroom

  • 3/4 Bath

  • Walk-in Closet

  • View Hallway

Grounds

  • Wraparound Water View Deck

  • Fenced Front Cottage Garden

  • Covered Front Porch

  • Back Lawn with Retaining Wall & Pergola

  • Garden Shed

  • Driveway for Parking

Cottage Life, Water Views

“The views are spectacular and seem to change daily...I have seen countless rainbows out of my windows, that stretch across the sky...”
— Homeowner

We’d love to share more of what if feels like to live in a turn-of-the-century cottage with views of Commencement Bay for company.

Take a Closer Look

Meet the Neighborhood - Old Town & Proctor

This home sits above Tacoma’s beloved Old Town on the hill sloping up toward Proctor. Living here puts your household in the heart of all the opportunities and experiences North End Tacoma provides.

“We love to hike at Point Defiance Park, visit the farmers market on Proctor or shop, dine and see a movie at Point Ruston. We also enjoy biking through the neighborhood.”
— Homeowners

Sit in the sand, launch a paddle board, go for a dip, and take in the view at Jack Hyde Park right down the hill from home.

Visit Old Town

Join the festive bustle of the annual Proctor Arts Fest.

Here’s just a glimpse of what’s close by:

  • Cook’s Tavern & Brewers Row neighborhood dining: 0.4 miles

  • Old Town Dock, beach at Jack Hyde Park, Ruston Way Waterfront paved path: 0.6 miles

  • Proctor District groceries, shops, schools, public library & post office: 0.9 miles

  • University of Puget Sound: 0.9 miles

  • Harbor Lights waterfront dining: 1 mile

  • Point Ruston shops, cinema & restaurants: 3 miles

Visit Proctor

Visit our Neighborhood Pages to get learn more about what it might be like to call Proctor and Old Town home.

Speaking of neighborhoods and community, what better way to belong that helping where you can? These homeowners recommend getting to know the Tacoma Rescue Mission and LCSNW.

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You’re invited to come see this North Tacoma view home in person to get a feel for the layout, style, size, and location.

And feel free to call or text me, Michael Duggan, at 253-226-2787. I’ll be happy to answer your questions about this property, or talk with you about Tacoma and the local real estate market in general.

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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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