2710 Soundview Dr W, University Place
$650,000
2 Beds
1.75 Baths
2,945 Sq Ft (1,919 finished, 1,026 unfinished)
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 sit in the bay window seat for sunsets. Enjoy more water views from the private 2nd floor suite with a walk-in closet and full bath. Hardwoods extend from the entry throughout the kitchen and dining room providing color and character to this Cape Cod with its bright window light and white walls. Warm up by the gas fireplace on fall and winter evenings. Create a den in the nook off the living room. This home offers big water-facing windows, patio and garden, and modern plumbing and electrical systems.
Lovers of light, watchers of weather, fresh air enthusiasts, ones who want to settle down and cozy up, seekers of scenery, this home is calling you. Come drink your coffee on the patio in the eastern morning light, then head down the hill to the marina for some time on the sound. Sip drinks on the deck with friends while the sun goes down, or peppermint tea fireside turning page after page of your book.
Walk the quiet neighborhood streets, or the loop trail at Chambers Bay. Local grocery markets nearby make shopping easy, and you can reach the waterfront with its restaurants, marina, and brewery in 6 minutes.
We’re proud to represent this University Place view home alongside Anne Jones. Continue on for the video tour, photos, and details including a location section with travel time and distance to a list of University Place and Tacoma favorites.
Main Floor
Eat-in Kitchen & Pantry
Dining Room
Living Room
Sitting Room/Den
3/4 Bath
Second Floor
Private Suite with Bedroom, Full Bath & Walk-in Closet
2nd Bedroom
Unfinished Basement
Laundry & Storage
Workshop Area
Grounds
Waterside Deck
Garden Patio
Carport
Sprinkler System
Paved Pathways & Pergola
Mature Trees, Lawn, & Landscaping
Living Room with Additional Sitting Room & 3/4 Bath
Step up the brick steps beneath the clematis vine, and enter into the hardwood hallway. We’ll take you into the kitchen and dining room later, but for now, turn left past the kitchen into the spacious living room. You might feel drawn to the bay window with its cushioned window seat and views of The Narrows. Or maybe you’ll visit the gas fireplace where a built-in bookcase, elegant mantel, and understated hearth invite you in for long evenings by the fire. This room is well-lit both with overhead lights and natural window light. A staircase leads up to the bedrooms on the 2nd floor.
Don't miss the additional sitting room beyond the bookcase. See how the living room opens into this next room? We see possibilities like adding a moveable screen to create a more private den, office, or guest quarters. It’s also lovely just as it is, a cozy nook where comfortable furniture and a desk create one more place to settle in.
Consider creating a quiet den, office, or even guest quarters in this space off the main living room. Windows bring in natural light, and the doorway to the main floor 3/4 bath is just outside the frame on the left.
The main floor 3/4 bath is easily accessible from the living room. Just step into the additional sitting room and turn left into the bathroom. A large vanity offers good storage space in both the drawers and cupboard. A comfortable stall shower, wainscot, and tile backslash complete the room.
Dining Room & Deck
Perhaps you couldn’t resist visiting this room before turning into the living room. We can’t blame you. It will be a delight to serve meals in this dining room full of windows with views of the Salish Sea. The hardwood adds warmth and color, the white walls keep the room fresh and simple, French doors open to the deck, and the bar counter creates a connection to the kitchen. From granola mornings to birthday dinners, this dining room will be welcoming and beautiful.
Take the French doors out to the deck for summer meals, visits with friends, or quiet time. A good deck is an extension of the dining and living space when the weather is mild and this one won’t disappoint.
Kitchen & Pantry
Back inside, hardwoods extend throughout this bright, white kitchen with simple fixtures, and a coastal character. Store your pretty glassware and favorite dishes in the glass-front cabinets. Notice all the drawers! Kitchen windows overlook the front yard on the east side of the house where a clematis vine covers the pergola, and north over the sink. Plenty of open light comes in from the dining room windows as well. The counters are neutral, finished with a simple white tile backsplash, so any color scheme will suit.
The bar counter is a perfect place for a casual meal, a quick snack, and the best spot for friends to perch while you finish up in the kitchen.
If you've ever been without a pantry, or stored all your food at the bottom of the basement stairs, you'll be very glad to see this convenient walk-in pantry just beyond the kitchen entrance. It’s all set with shelves to keep your dry goods organized and accessible.
Private 2nd Floor Suite with Full Bath & Walk-in Closet
Now let’s go upstairs. Deep breaths, you’re in your retreat space now. This spacious private bedroom offers an en suite full bath, a walk-in closet, and views over trees to The Narrows and beyond. You can pull the blinds if you need darkness in the mornings, but if you can, leave them open to watch the birds and weather go by. As you can see, there’s room for a little sitting area up here, space to roll out a yoga mat, or you could set up a desk overlooking the water.
The private full bath includes a wide vanity with cupboards and drawers and a tiled bathtub/shower. The room is finished with simple white wainscot and a tile backsplash.
A nicely appointed walk-in closet with built-in shelves completes the private suite.
2nd Upstairs Bedroom with a View
Take the first right at the top of the stairs for this second upstairs bedroom with a view of its own. Coved ceilings keep this spacious bedroom feeling snug. Look out for Day Island and The Narrows Bridges stretching over the sound through the north window. Whether you have a child at home, or love to ask family and friends to stay over, this is a welcoming room.
Unfinished Basement
Just inside the front door, take a left down to the unfinished basement where you'll find the water heater, furnace, and a laundry area with a washer, dryer, and utility sink. There's some shelving for storage in this area as well. Access the electrical panel in the basement side room, where you'll also find a work table and places to store tools.
Outside - Garden, Patio, Deck & Parking
With views west and northwest over The Narrows, Day Island, and out to the Tacoma Narrows Bridges, this property with its Cape Cod style home offers beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces.
On the east, street-facing, side of the property a wide driveway and carport offer covered and off-street parking, so there's plenty of space for visitors. The clematis covered pergola leads from the parking area to the friendly brick porch steps, and a paved path also leads through the front lawn to the entrance. The front garden of 2710 slopes gently down from Soundview giving the patio a nice sense of privacy from the street. The patio will get eastern morning light, but should be shady in the afternoon. Seeking sun or shade? Just choose between the deck and the patio depending on the time of day.
On the west-facing waterside of the grounds, sit on the sunny deck, or find shade in the lawn. A sprinkler system helps you maintain the grounds on which you'll find lilac, dogwood, hydrangeas, fragrant jasmine, a curly willow, flower beds, and other shrubs to keep it green.
Location
Image from Boathouse 19
Image from Chambers Bay - Chambers is a public course, with beach access, a loop trail, a dog park, playground, and open play fields for frisbee and kites less than 5 minutes down the road from 2710 Soundview Dr.
University Place is a well-loved community on the shores of the Salish Sea just south of the Tacoma Narrows, and North of Steilacoom. University Place is home to Chambers Bay Golf Course, host of the 2015 US Open. The public course is also home to a waterfront park, a 3.25 mile loop trail (with views across the Sound to the Olympic Mountains), and the Chambers Bay Grill.
Image from Bliss Small Batch Creamery - Sweet people and flavors galore at this small local business.
Even closer to this beautifully situated home are amenities such as the University Place Pierce County Library. Incidentally, you'll also see Bliss Creamery right there between the library and Whole Foods, but we're not sure if you really want to know how good that ice cream is! Don't forget our locally owned grocery either. Harbor Greens is less than a mile north on Bridgeport and it's a wonderful source for fresh produce, wine, and nursery items like flowering baskets. It’s also a nice spot to sit and have lunch. Trader Joe's is just about a 5 minute drive away, so there really is a good selection of grocery options within reach. This home is also near Titlow Beach Park and other destinations on Tacoma's westside waterfront.
Find books, art supplies, toys, games, and baby gifts at Curious Bear just over 2 miles away in Fircrest.
Image from Narrows Brewing - Brews, views and fresh air at Narrows Brewing, a quick 6 minute drive from home.
You can read more about University Place in our Neighborhood Pages and take a look at our list of some favorite Tacoma, and University Place destinations below. We’ve calculated the distance from the doorstep of 2710 Soundview Drive, as well as the time it takes to drive to these practical and popular spots.
From Home by Car
The Waterfront
Narrows Marina: 1.4 miles, 5 minutes
Beach Tavern: 1.5 miles, 6 minutes
Steamers Seafood Cafe: 1.6 miles, 6 minutes
Narrows Brewing: 1.5 miles, 6 minutes
Boathouse 19: 1.5 miles, 6 minutes
Titlow Park: 1.6 miles, 6 minutes
Dining, Drinks, & Treats
Grassi’s Ristorante: 1.5 miles, 5 minutes
Bliss Creamery: 1.6 miles, 6 minutes
Anthem Coffee & Tea: 1.8 miles, 6 minutes
Pint Defiance Specialty Beers: 2.2 miles, 7 minutes
Poke Pop: 2.2 miles, 7 minutes
Sushido: 2.6 miles, 8 minutes
Chambers Bay Grill: 2.5 miles, 7 minutes
Seasonal, staple, and specialty produce is at Harbor Greens just 4 minutes down the road.
Shopping & Groceries
Harbor Greens: 1.4 miles, 4 minutes
Willow Tree Gardens & Interiors: 1.5 miles, 4 minutes
Whole Foods: 1.5 miles, 5 minutes
Trader Joes: 1.8 miles, 6 minutes
Paper Luxe : 2.2 miles, 7 minutes
The Crest Home: 2.2 miles, 7 minutes
The Curious Bear Toy & Book Shop: 2.2 miles, 7 minutes
Fred Meyer Marketplace: 2.3 miles, 7 minutes
Schools
Curtis Junior & Senior High Schools: 1.1 miles, 4 minutes
Tacoma Community College: 3 miles, 8 minutes
Charles Wright Academy: 4.1 miles, 11 minutes
Take beach walks, fish, and bird watch, or play at the sprayground at Titlow Park, just a 6 minute drive from home.
Parks & Recreation
Chambers Bay Park: 1.6 miles, 4 minutes
Titlow Park: 1.6 miles, 6 minutes
Chambers Bay Golf Course: 2.5 miles, 8 minutes
Fircrest Golf Club: 2.5 miles, 8 minutes
Sunnyside Beach Park: 5.2 miles, 12 minutes
Other Amenities
Lowe’s Home Improvement: 3.3 miles, 11 minutes
University Place Pierce County Library: 1.6 miles, 6 minutes
United States Post Office: 1.8 miles, 6 minutes
More Information From the Listing Agent
Come see this University Place view home in person to get a feel for the layout, style, size, view, 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 to you about, University Place, Tacoma and the local real estate market in general.
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