1010 E 55th St, Tacoma
$435,000
2 Beds
1.75 Baths
840 Sq Ft
6,000 Sq Ft Lot
Some houses don’t change much in 4 years. Others are so thoroughly updated a new buyer won’t have to think of anything; that’s the story here. A full interior remodel, new roof, plumbing, and wiring in 2020 got things off to a good start, but these homeowners took it further with a new sewer line, new Hardie Plank siding, and a ductless mini-split heat pump for energy efficient heating and cooling. They added an oven for the kitchen, a top-of-the-line compact dishwasher, and space-saving, full-size stackable washer and dryer.
Along with all these updates, it’s well worth noting that it’s rare to find 2 bathrooms in a home this size, let alone a large walk-in closet in the primary bedroom. The good closets, 2 spots to shower, and additional storage up in the attic have all make life in this home more flexible, convenient, and comfortable.
The inside was feeling so good they transformed the yard too, building a continuous cedar fence to fully enclose both the front lawn and back yard. A hardtop gazebo shades a new patio with a full outdoor lounge, garden beds planted with bulbs and perennials provide shape and color, while raised planters lift some of the gardening up for easy maintenance. Young Japanese maples will grow, branching out to offer shade and seasonal variety. A secure double gate opens from the alley to a site all prepped and ready for RV parking, but it’s also the perfect spot for an ADU or garage.
Updates & Improvements:
2020: Full interior remodel, new wiring, plumbing, and a new roof
From November 2020 to Present:
Plumbing: new sewer line with PVC piping
Siding: all new Hardie Plank siding
A/C: ductless mini-split heat pump for energy-efficient heating and air conditioning
Appliances (all appliances stay with the home):
installed an oven/range (previously no oven included in the kitchen layout)
installed a top-of-the-line Beko dishwasher
installed full-size stackable washer/dryer
Matching privacy shades installed throughout the home
Fencing: professionally built new cedar fencing to fully enclose the yard with a double-gate to the alley and a gated fence line to separate the front and back
Landscaping:
complete redesign with a gazebo-covered patio, Japanese maples, and raised planters in back with a fresh front lawn, and graveled front parking spots
outdoor lounge furniture and fire bowl to remain with the home
level site just inside the alley gate ready for RV parking, a potential ADU, or garage
wiring conduit extended into the back yard for potential hot tub, etc
Preinspection: A recent seller-procured home inspection is completed and attached to the seller’s disclosure. Available upon request.
Community: Set in Tacoma’s Eastside, this home’s smooth access to I-5 makes it easy to commute, drive downtown, or head across Tacoma. But there’s plenty worth sticking close to home for as well. Reach Stewart Heights Park & Pool just over half a mile to the west, or the sprawling Swan Creek Park with wooded trails, a dog park, and a community garden to the east. The Eastside Community Center (where a center pass is free for kids 18 and under) is a 2-minute drive away with a pool, fitness center, all-ages activities, and community gatherings.
Head north on McKinley for about 5 minutes to reach the McKinley District’s independent coffee shops—Beware Coffee (make sure to try the mocha) and Lux Coffee (don’t miss the mural on the side)—as well as Dusty’s Hideaway and The Top of Tacoma, a pair of bars people cross town to enjoy. Shop for books and gifts at Parable or browse the shelves at the library. We’re lucky to have the Mottet branch of the library right in McKinley, while the Moore branch is even closer to home on S. 56th.
Get groceries at La Huerta International Market just a few minutes west, or go a bit further until you reach Safeway just over a mile from home. But you could also drive 3 minutes south to El Parche Colombiano if you don’t feel like cooking.
If this home is already calling your name, continue on for the video tour, photos, and more about the neighborhood including a list of 20 favorite local destinations and services within 2 miles.
Single Floor Living
Living Room
Eat-in Kitchen
Primary Bedroom with Walk-in Closet & Access to the Full Bath
2nd Bedroom
Full Bath
3/4 Bath
Laundry & Pantry
Yard & Garden
Cedar Fence Enclosing the Front & Back
Hardtop Gazebo & Paver Patio
Covered Patio Alongside the Back of the House
Double Gate to Alley
Walk-Through Gates at Front and Sides
Paved Pathways, Lawn & Garden Beds
Raised Planters
Japanese Maples, Rose, Fern, Iris, Hydrangea, and other Perennials
Graveled Parking in Front
Graveled RV Parking in Back
Wiring Conduit Extends into Back Yard
Living Room & Entry
Open the door from the covered front steps into a bright living room. Lit with overhead recessed lighting as well as good natural light from north and west facing windows, the living room is a comfortable gathering place. And since the wiring, plumbing, heating and cooling are all up to date, you can take a bit of time to relax. Matching shades pull down for privacy here in the living room and throughout the home, juts one more detail these homeowners already invested in.
Notice a ductless mini-split heat pump unit on the wall for energy efficient heating and air conditioning. You can really look forward to summer knowing the house will stay cool during heat spells.
Eat-in Kitchen
The eat-in kitchen with a full set of appliances adjoins the living room. The 2020 remodel didn't include an oven in this kitchen, but these homeowners took care of that. It’s all set for bread baking, pizza night, and your favorite casseroles. Along with the oven, the homeowners installed a top-of-the-line, compact Beko dishwasher perfect for a small household. A wide undermount sink makes counter clean-up easy, and the cabinets provide high clearance for items on the countertop. Notice the additional storage in cabinets under the counter near the seating area.
Primary Bedroom
Just down the hall from the living area, the primary bedroom sits in the SE corner of the home. The primary includes a walk-in closet, direct access to the full bath through a pocket door, and the 2nd mini-split heating and cooling unit. Rare in a home this size, the walk-in closet has been a favorite feature of the homeowners. Actually, good closets make a big difference in a home of any size.
Full Bath
Step through to the full bath directly from the primary bedroom or from a second door off the living room. A tiled floor complements the tile lining the shower area from the tub rim all the way to the ceiling. A privacy-glass window opens for ventilation and the vanity offers both drawers and a cupboard for storage.
Keep in mind this is just the 1st of 2 bathrooms. We'll visit the 3/4 bath with its stall shower after a bit.
Second Bedroom
Across the hall from the primary bedroom, find this 2nd bedroom in the NE corner of the home. With its good-sized closet, this makes an excellent everyday bedroom, guest room, office, studio, or lounge space.
The windows, facing north and east, are fitted with the simple, easy-to-use privacy shades found throughout the home.
Second Bathroom
Take 2 steps down from the kitchen to this 3/4 bath complete with a tiled shower stall. A shade pulls down for privacy and a window opens to the back yard for ventilation and natural light. A 2nd bathroom in the house makes all the difference, especially when it offers another place to shower.
Laundry & Pantry
Just outside the 2nd bathroom, a large closet holds pantry shelves and the laundry area. This full-size, stackable washer and dryer is a great use of space allowing room in the closet for shelving where canned goods, kitchen tools, or other household items can be stored. Keep in mind, all appliances stay with the home, so you can just move in and start life.
Yard & Garden
This 6,000 sq ft lot includes a fully fenced back yard, fully fenced front lawn, and graveled parking in front. Step out from the back hall to a covered patio. It's a good spot for the bbq, and you could set up a table for picnic buffets. Spend the evenings out back in summer where there's plenty of space to cook, eat, and host friends.
A hardtop gazebo shades the new paver patio complete with a full lounge set that stays with the home. Curving landscaping beds add shape and color to the backyard, while galvanized planters raise some of the gardening up to you. You'll see 3 young Japanese maples, along with hydrangea, fern, iris, and a eucalyptus shrub.
A level, graveled site right inside the double gate to the alley is the perfect spot to park an RV or to build a garage or ADU. A wiring conduit extends into the backyard for a potential hot tub or other power needs.
Along with patios, garden beds, and the RV parking site, there's plenty of open space to move and play.
The front yard is fully fenced with a fresh lawn and garden beds. Side gates on the east and west sides connect to the back yard, and a front gate opens to the street. Graveled parking spots keep the front area tidy and a paved path leads straight to the front gate and through to the porch.
Location
Set in the Eastside of Tacoma, this home offers plenty of reasons to stay—a public library, a bustling community center, parks and pools, restaurants offering Colombian, Vietnamese, and Mexican menus along with spots for sandwiches with tots—and it also provides excellent access for those commuting either out of town or across town.
Take a treasure hunt at Earthwise Architectural Salvage where you can unearth all kinds of hardware and furnishings for creative home and garden projects.
Get smooth access to I-5 via McKinley or Portland Ave. In under 10 minutes land downtown or at the Tacoma Dome Station where transportation services are ready. Catch a Sounder north to Seattle or hop on the Amtrak for a weekend trip south to Portland.
Gather up fresh flowers, berries, greens, peppers, honey, cheese, and squash at the Eastside Farmers Market in summertime, and find groceries year round at Safeway.
The Moore Branch of the Tacoma Public Library (home of the annual Wayzgoose Festival) is just under a mile from 1010 E 55th St.
McKinley Hill is where you head for shrimp tacos at the Top of Tacoma, for slushies and burgers at Dusty’s Hideaway, for books and locally-created goods at Parable, for a cup of coffee and a pastry at Lux or Beware Coffee. Make a date at Stanley & Seaforts, a favorite Tacoma happy hour spot famous for its views over downtown and the port. The Eastside is more than McKinley, of course! Get to know Tacoma’s Eastside better in our Neighborhood Guide.
Order a drink “for here” at Beware to enjoy their custom mugs.
And take a look at our list of 20 local destinations to get an even better idea of where this home and neighborhood fit in the wider community.
20 FAVORITE LOCAL DESTINATIONS & SERVICES WITHIN 2 MILES
(Travel times here are calculated for travel by car.)
Sit inside or out at Dusty’s Hideaway for tots, sandwiches, onion rings, brunch, and their specialty adult slushies. Bring friends of all ages until 9 pm.
Dining, Drinks & Treats
Beware Coffee: 1.7 miles, 5 minutes
Top of Tacoma: 1.7 miles, 6 minutes
Lux Coffee: 1.7 miles, 6 minutes
Dusty’s Hideaway: 1.9 miles, 6 minutes
Teresita’s Mexican Bakery: 1.4 miles, minutes
El Antojo: 1.3 miles, 4 minutes
El Parche Colombiano: 0.8 miles, 3 minutes
Helen’s Donuts & Ice Cream: 0.8 miles, 3 minutes
Parks & Schools
Swan Creek Park: 1.7 miles, 5 minutes
Stewart Heights Park & Pool: 0.7 miles, 3 minutes
Sheridan Elementary School: 0.4 miles, 2 minutes
First Creek Middle School: 0.8 miles, 3 minutes
Groceries
Safeway: 1.2 miles, 5 minutes
La Huerta International Market: 0.9 miles, 4 minutes
Eastside Farmers Market: 0.6 miles, 3 minutes
Community, Activities & Shops
Parable: 1.8 miles, 6 minutes
Earthwise Architectural Salvage: 0.6 miles, 2 minutes
Tacoma Library Moore Branch: 0.9 miles, 4 minutes
Eastside Community Center & Pool: 0.6 miles, 2 minutes
Portland Avenue Nursery: 0.6 miles, 2 minutes
More Information From the Listing Agent
Come see this home in person to get a feel for the layout, style, size, 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 with you about Tacoma and the local real estate market in general.
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