Some things merit preservation; a true Craftsman is one of them. Aesthetic loyalty and restoration protect and enrich the beauty of this North End bungalow. Original oak and fir floors; windows and millwork; even the original, refinished bath and sink speak clearly of the quality sustained across decades. A window-wrapped reading room adjoins the dining space. A sun porch extends from the eat-in kitchen. A custom mahogany mantel distinguishes the gas fireplace. The garden flanks three sides of the house in leaf and blossom, peony and patio, lawn and lavender. Set on a landscaped corner lot with a carriage house style garage in the Three Bridges District near Proctor and the University of Puget Sound.
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 - Central Tacoma Starter
Start your Tacoma homeownership story in this central single-level with a local grocery to the west and a coffee roaster to the east. Oak hardwoods extend from the living space into all 3 bedrooms. Ductless heating and cooling provides comfort year round. The fully fenced yard offers a patio for summer dining, lawn for play, plenty of room for gardening, a shed for storage and boat or RV parking. This location is a launchpad for everything Tacoma offers; get to Proctor or the heart of 6th Ave in 5 minutes, reach downtown, Point Defiance Park or Titlow Beach in 10.
Sold - Greenbelt 4 Bedroom
Bordered by a greenbelt, this home is both central and tucked away. Updates and care improve upon a 2016-17 full remodel including all fixtures, windows, roof, furnace and sewer line. Rest in the main floor primary suite with its private full bath. Carry dinner from the kitchen straight to a deck overlooking the nature area. Create an office in the finished daylight basement complete with a family room, laundry, full bath and 2 bedrooms. Cedar fencing surrounds fresh sod and a garden where tulips, roses and peonies grow. Park in the gravel drive and easily reach groceries, parks, and the stadium too.
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.
Sold - North Tacoma Living
Half a mile from University of Puget Sound and the markets of Proctor stands a home with a fenced back yard, plenty of work-from-home space, off-street parking and room for a garage. Oak hardwoods cover the main floor living area and the finished basement extends the living space. Updates include the sump pump, appliances, a 2018 roof and water heater. Make home on this calm and quiet North Tacoma block where the bustle of a farmers’ market, campus life and cafés are near neighbors; the best of both worlds.
Sold - Proctor Porch Life
Here’s a chance to make home in the North End—home just a few blocks from Proctor markets, schools and cafes. A classic covered porch opens to oak hardwoods. Freshly painted inside and out, this house is ready with new floors in the kitchen and bath, double-pane windows, a gas furnace to warm you through winter, a gas range to keep you cooking. Come settle down, set a table in the eat-in kitchen, tuck boots, hats and houseplants in the bright, south-facing enclosed porch. A fully fenced back yard offers room to build a garage, to plant and to play.
Sold - Hilltop Bungalow
This home in the center of Tacoma is renovated for comfort and ease, while solid wood siding and Craftsman style trim nod to its 1920s roots. You’ll find 3 main floor bedrooms including a primary suite with a ¾ bath and walk-in closet. An updated kitchen—plumbed for gas— connects to the dining area by way of a friendly bar counter. Finished with engineered hardwood floors, heated by a high-efficiency gas furnace and protected by a 2017 roof. Enjoy the fenced back yard and join in Hilltop community.
Sold - Stadium Multi-Family Foursquare
In the Stadium District’s hub—a stone’s throw from Wright Park, shops and cafes—stands this 1906 foursquare with a 1 bed, ¾ bath ADU. NCX mixed-use zoning allows for some retail use and with 2 living spaces, choices abound. The main residence features hardwood floors, built-ins, a gas fireplace and range, an office, 4 beds and 2 baths. Step from the eat-in kitchen to a deck, stay cool with A/C and park off-street in front or back.
Sold - Central Tacoma Comfort
A comfortable layout and nice light make all the difference and this Central Tacoma home—finished in 2017—is built with both. Catch the afternoon sun on the covered front porch and soak up the evening glow from the living room’s west-facing window. Set the dining table or sit at the quartz kitchen island and enjoy the quiet of soft-close cabinetry. Upstairs the primary suite features a 5-piece bath with an oval soaking tub beneath an arch window. Fully fenced with a gated driveway and 2-car garage near I-5 access.
Sold - Proctor District Craftsman
You’ve seen it in your mind’s eye, a maple-lined street glowing gold in autumn, a Craftsman home with the market, school, park and shops right around the corner. This house with its art-and-crafts tiled hearth, original millwork, box beam ceiling, window seat, built-ins and hardwoods just might be the one. The finished basement with a ¾ bath, separate entry, office and family room has ADU potential. Outside a covered porch, garage, deck and lawn shape a yard where apples ripen and roses bloom.
Sold - 6th Ave Storybook
A covered porch under a gable roof, lilacs and lavender, a sense that all is well—this house beckons you from the curb. Inside it’s a blend of freshly updated and comfortingly traditional like ductless heating and cooling alongside a cozy gas stove. An open staircase and new floors frame the living space. Find fully renovated tiled baths and an all new eat-in kitchen with quartz countertops. The fenced yard offers 2 off-street parking spots near 6th Ave’s cafès and quiet North Tacoma sidewalks.
Sold - North Tacoma Foursquare
Perched on an elevated North End lot, this classic 1908 foursquare welcomes you with high ceilings, natural light, fir floors, and a bay window with Mt. Rainier views. The fully fenced yard includes a private patio, a bright backyard studio and 2 off-street parking spaces. Find baths on 2 floors, newer double-pane windows and a 2019 gas furnace. Enjoy open spaces, cozy nooks and period details like the clawfoot tub and the updated kitchen with its beautiful hardwoods and vintage cabinets. Less than a mile to Proctor Farmers’ Market, 1 block to Kandle Pool and a 10 minute drive to downtown and I-5.
Sold - South End Starter
Start your homeownership experience with this freshly painted home on a corner lot in Tacoma’s South End. Head in from the covered porch to enjoy the wide arched opening leading from the living room to the dining room. A few more steps brings you to an eat-in kitchen with extended storage in the butler’s pantry. Climb the stairs to visit the 3 bedrooms and make sure to wave to Mt. Rainier. Close to groceries, Wapato Lake Park, shopping, dining and transit.
Sold - Central Tacoma 3 Bedroom
This single-level Tacoma home is the whole picture: centrally located, with comfortable, ready-for-your-life indoor and outdoor spaces. A complete 2017 remodel covered the full interior, roof and siding. Enjoy the privacy of a ¾ bath in the primary suite, freshly painted walls, engineered hardwood, tile and granite. Light the gas range for dinner and gas fireplace for ambience. The fenced yard invites you out for summer play. Close to I-5 access and 6th Ave’s cafes.
Sold - North Tacoma Craftsman Beauty
Sometimes a house is a house; sometimes it’s a work of art. Refinished hardwoods, restored Craftsman style and reclaimed fixtures reveal beauty at every turn. This art—with its valuable updates—does indeed work. Built-ins and hardwoods tell the story of an era of craft and quality. The 2nd floor with its fireside sitting room invites you to retreat. A finished basement with separate entry, bed and bath gives flexibility. Creative design transforms a deck and outbuilding into an idyllic open-air dining room and workshop. Set where North Tacoma meets the energy of 6th Ave.
Sold - West End Rambler
Abundant front windows give sunset views of the Olympics from this West End rambler. You’ll find a freshly painted interior, oak floors for classic style, a new roof for comfort, a big garage, garden shed and sprinkler system for convenience. Natural light fills the kitchen with its built-in pantry, granite counters and soft-close drawers. The patio beckons from the back garden; calm and protected even on windy days, it’s your summer dining room. Near local markets, parks, schools and The Narrows.