Open the new front door, or let yourself in like family at the side door by the apple tree and settle into the eat-in kitchen. Refinished fir floors lead from the living room, under the archway and into the bedrooms while fresh paint creates a clean palette to make all your own. Don’t be fooled by the wood stove; a heat pump and programmable thermostat keep the house comfortable all year. Spend weekends on the patio, growing a garden in the fully fenced back yard, or tinkering and building in the 836 sq ft garage-shop with bay doors facing east and south. Find the laundry, storage space, a 2nd bath and brand new water heater in the separate entry basement. Just one mile to McKinley’s cafes and library—even closer to the park and playground.
Sold - Community Central
Set in the center of Hilltop community—right across the street from the People’s Center & Pool, with light rail, hospitals and family-owned businesses just blocks away—this home is ready to shelter and support someone new. Updated plumbing and a freshly painted interior help you settle into the comfort of the single-level layout. The living space opens to a kitchen with quartz counters and a full set of appliances that leads to the laundry and a dining nook. A front porch welcomes visitors from the fenced front lawn and sliding doors open to a fenced back yard. Sun lasts long into the afternoon in the west-facing garden with room to plant veggies and flowers, hang a hammock and build a garage.
Sold - Eastside Move-in Ready
Some houses don’t change much in 4 years, but this one is so thoroughly updated a new buyer won’t have to think of anything. An interior remodel, new roof and electrical in 2020 got things started. These homeowners went further with a new sewer line, siding, ductless heat pump and improved appliances It’s rare to find 2 baths in a home this size, let alone a large walk-in closet. The house felt so good they built a cedar fence and transformed the yard. A gazebo shades the new patio and a gate opens from the alley to a potential ADU, garage, or RV site. McKinley’s cafes are 5 minutes away and smooth I-5 access makes it easy to commute out of town.
Sold - Point Defiance Water Views
Live life with a view in this West End home overlooking Commencement Bay and Point Defiance. Friends stay longer by the fireside in the deep comfort of the living room with views clear to Vashon Island. Host in the dining room or on the deck—rebuilt and expanded 3 years ago. Fix favorite recipes in the eat-in kitchen featuring granite countertops and frameless cabinetry. Retreat to the primary suite with its private ½ bath. Updates include a remodeled laundry/bath and family room with heated tile floors, a 2023 roof and heat pump, and a 2019 furnace. A sprinkler system, fully fenced back yard, garage and abundant storage provide convenience. Near Ruston dining, beaches and trails.
Sold - Room To Grow
Half a mile from Wapato Lake and the off-leash park, this one-story home is set on a large lot offering plenty of room to grow. Grow a country garden with tomatoes, peas and all your favorite flowers, or take advantage of the extra space by expanding the footprint of the house. The floorplan is compact, yet comfortable with the living room opening into an eat-in kitchen where morning light fills the east window. Keep tools and patio furniture in the 2-level garden shed. Decorate the classic front porch. Step right in from the fenced back yard to the convenient half bath. Pick plums, hang a hammock, and look forward to hidden tulips blooming in spring.
Sold - Classic Tacoma Clinker Brick
A durable clinker brick exterior holds a home full of classic interior detail. Coved ceilings, original oak floors, arched openings, solid wood doors, built-ins and vintage hardware communicate quality and craftsmanship. Valuable improvements include a 2018 roof and sewer line and an updated full bath. Host parties in the big basement family room with its retro light-up bar, half bath and brand new carpet. Tackle projects in the workshop, park in the 2-car detached garage, garden in the fully-fenced back yard, and cool down with A/C inside. This home is around the corner from the library, close to the park and outdoor pool, near groceries and schools, with easy freeway access.
Sold - Hosmer Street Bungalow
A white heirloom rose waits to bloom at this 2 bedroom bungalow nest in Hilltop with hardwoods and high ceilings. Lilacs and iris call back old times while updates ensure comfort and signal continuous care. Oak floors and crown molding meet all new appliances, fresh interior paint, a 2018 roof and 2021 tankless water heater. The bath is renovated with marble tile flooring and a walk-in shower. Enjoy summer mornings in the sun porch and afternoon light in the living room. Close to hospitals, universities, cafés, shops and community centers.