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 - Nearly New in Fircrest
Newly built in 2020, this carefully maintained and enhanced home was created with a floor plan to welcome company and space in all the right places for everyday living. Design features include a vaulted ceiling living space, generous storage, 9 ft ceilings and attached 2-car garage. The ground floor holds all the essentials from laundry and an office to a primary suite. Upstairs a full bath stands between a big 2nd bedroom and bonus room. Curl up by the gas fireplace and step out to fenced patios and shared green space. Upgrades include a 2021 heat pump and quality window coverings. Near Fircrest Golf Club, parks, shops and a short drive to the waterfront.
Sold - View to the Port
Protected by a brand new roof, this home near parks and schools is all about open space and quiet corners. Overlooking the port and Commencement Bay, decks on two levels offer direct access to the outdoors. The upper level features 3 bedrooms, a full bath, eat-in kitchen, dining area and fireside living room with sliding doors to the deck. Below, a 2-car garage, laundry, 2nd full bath and a living room with doors to the lower deck accompany a private primary suite with a 3rd full bath. Under 2 miles to the Tacoma Dome Station for Sounder, Link, Amtrak and bus services. One mile west find McKinely’s library and cafes.
Sold - Hilltop Craftsman & Garden
A garden of berries, herbs and flowers wraps around this classic Craftsman within easy reach of local shops and restaurants in Hilltop and Stadium. Beautiful new windows accompany original wood floors both upstairs and down and you’ll find baths on both levels too. Arrange your summer dining room on the deck in the fenced back yard, listen to the sounds of the neighborhood from the rebuilt front porch and see Mt. Rainier glowing in the sunrise from the spacious balcony extending off the primary bedroom. The ADU is ready for renovations—rent it to provide housing, host guests, or turn it into a personal studio. Leave the car at home and head to Wright Park to picnic and play. Pick up pizza, pho, coffee, ice cream and donuts just blocks away.
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 - Herron Island Getaway
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 - 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 - 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 - Craftsman Garden Oasis
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 - 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.
