Making Home at 4314 N Mullen St, Tacoma, WA
“I instantly fell in love with the character and charm of this craftsman home and the history the walls contain—the old doors with the cut glass door knobs and the brass stair dust corners on the original staircase.”
Original Details
Homes hold our lives, and this one’s been keeping a roof over people’s heads for 116 years. Since 1910 people have been flipping pancakes, baking birthday cakes, telling secrets, having slumber parties, bringing babies home, grieving loved ones, training puppies, and opening the front door for friends.
Though the home is complete with a multitude of updates that offer modern comfort, some of the homeowner’s favorite things about the home are original details lovingly preserved and the companionship of the Olympic Mountains and nearby Salish Sea.
“The original built-in storage in the dining room is both beautiful and practical,” says the homeowner. Perhaps your heirlooms, treasures, favorite dishes, and linens will take their turn on these shelves and tucked away inside the drawers.
Who was the first to pause on the landing at the top of the stairs and nod to the mountains in the distance? Did the first people to live in this home also treasure the view of Puget Sound from the street?
We believe life in a home should be about living there, not a constant guessing game about what someone else who lives there might prefer. And that means choosing colors that fill you with good feelings. You may like life with different colors. The good news is, changing colors is one of the easiest things you can do. The really good news is, this original staircase still stands just inside the front door—paint-free with the woodgrain showing—ready to welcome you home.
Swim Spa & Flagstone Patios
“I put a lot of intention into designing the back courtyard to create a space with tranquility and privacy. It’s the perfect place to end the day — whether exercising in the swim spa, enjoying a deep massage in its hydrotherapy seats, or visiting with friends over a glass of wine on the back porch or patio.”
What is this spa you speak of? Allow us to share some details:
16 ft Vita Swim Spa with Smart Top, exercise kit, swim tether
42 hydrotherapy jets
3 StreamForce stream jets
Bluetooth capability with built-in speakers
Smart Top cover with Smart Shield to maximize heat retention
Dual hydraulic lifts for easy opening/closing
Local landscaping company Father Nature Landscapes created the flagstone patios in front and back, built privacy screens, and constructed a small fence to camouflage the compressor for the ductless mini-splits. The result is a peaceful, low-maintenance environment that will pull you out into the sunlight, and maybe even out into the rain.
“The flagstone patio and bistro set in the front yard is my favorite spot for coffee in the morning sun.”
Thank you for visiting this North Tacoma home whose sturdy walls have supported and protected the lives of many people for over a hundred years. Could you be next to choose rugs for the fir floors upstairs, invite friends over for a soak in the spa, and relax with a book on the flagstone patios?
“This house has truly felt like home during a meaningful chapter of my life. I hope that the love and care invested here will continue to be felt by those who make it their next home.”
More Information From the Listing Agent
Return to our main Updated Vintage Comfort listing page for more information about 4314 N Mullen St.
And don’t forget you can take the full tour with all the photos here.
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 with you about Tacoma and the local real estate market in general.
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