From the western shore of Herron Island, this single-level home overlooks Case Inlet and the Olympics. Colors change with the light and seasons, but the beauty remains steadfast, a daily companion to life. Front windows frame the water and snowy peaks and a sliding door opens to the newly-built deck. First owned by ferry captain Charlie Wells, namesake of the island ferry, updates include renovated baths and new kitchen flooring. The pace of life is measured in kayak excursions, community potlucks and hours looking out over the Salish Sea. Ride the ferry home with a load of groceries and feel the curtain fall on all the bustle, exchange it for beaches, whale sightings, slow roads and quiet nights.
Sold - Point Fosdick Water Views
Facing west toward Hale Passage and Fox Island, this Northwest Contemporary view home blurs the line between outdoors and in. A wooden ceiling slopes high over the brick hearth in the living room with exposed beams extending into a large loft. Sliding glass doors connect every bedroom to the outdoors and open from the kitchen and dining to the deck facing Puget Sound—eat summer meals overlooking Olympic peaks at sunset. Claim the main floor suite with its 5-piece private bath. Host guests in the daylight basement with a gas fireplace, full bath and attached garage. Just 6 minutes from the Narrows Bridge, 11 to downtown Gig Harbor and 1 mile to the boat launch.
Sold - Sweeping Water Views: Old Town Tacoma
Sweeping views of Puget Sound define this home above the waterfront. French doors open from a superior kitchen and dining area to a wraparound deck overlooking islands and mountains beyond; imagine daily meals and entertaining with one of the city’s best views. Hardwoods maintain classic character, a gas fireplace warms the evenings, a bay window frames the sunrise. Settle into the main floor primary suite with its walk-in closet and private bath. Separate and interior entries lead to an updated walkout basement suite with excellent rental potential. Watch sailboats and birds, gaze at Mt. Rainier, then head out to the dining and shops of Old Town, Proctor and Ruston Way.
Sold - West-Facing Waterfront
Belong to the quiet of the forest on the shores of the Salish Sea. A hand-built log cabin made from the surrounding trees stands on 3.86 wooded acres with tidelands and 147 feet of medium bank, west-facing waterfront. The cabin’s multitude of windows look to Case Inlet, Herron Island and the Olympics. This Key Peninsula home needs restoration, investment and vision. Already in place is a permitted 3 bedroom septic and well on land where ferns unfurl. This is a place for people who seek life near the water, or a summer retreat. Set apart, but not so hard to reach: 35 minutes to cross The Narrows into Tacoma, 7 to the boat launch, 13 to groceries.
Sold - North Tacoma Tudor
A North End home with water views, high quality craftsmanship and vintage detail set between Proctor and Old Town sounds like the Tacoma dream home we hear people describe. Hardwood floors and an open staircase set the tone. Crown and picture rail molding adorn rooms filled with natural light. Spend evenings by the fireplace or invite friends for dinner on the deck. Enjoy view bedrooms, a bathroom on both floors, the large basement and fenced back yard.
Sold! University Place View Home
A view of The Narrows brings space and light to a house of comfort and ease. Watch wind on the water from the sunny deck or window seat. Enjoy a private 2nd floor suite and hardwoods in the kitchen and dining room. Warm up by the gas fireplace on winter evenings. This home offers big water-facing windows, patio and garden, modern plumbing and electrical. Close to Chambers Bay, markets, coffee and the local waterfront brewery.