In Tacoma’s Old Town, midway up the slope from the shore, stands this 1940s home full of potential for a new era. Views extend across Commencement Bay to Browns Point—with vision, work and renovation investments it could be restored to an ideal North End retreat. Covered by a 2022 roof, with original hardwood floors intact, features include a large lot, fenced side yard, attached garage and a view deck. The partially finished daylight basement offers a ¾ bath, laundry area and a rec room with a sliding door to the patio. Mature dogwoods, rhodies and a magnolia provide privacy and shade. Set 1.5 miles from Proctor markets and just blocks from the Ruston Way Waterfront, Old Town Dock, a sandy beach, schools, cafes, parks, and annual festivals.
It’s good to be home when home means comfort covered by a brand new roof, when it brings together a big, fenced yard and all the room you need for resting, cooking and living. Sunlight fills the picture window in the living room with a wood burning fireplace and the primary suite offers privacy with its own ¾ bath. Open the sliding door from the eat-in kitchen for coffee and a snack on the deck. Set up an office and enjoy the downstairs living room and ½ bath. Spring 2025 updates include a freshly painted interior, new flooring in the kitchen and in 2 baths, plus a new tub surround. Complete with a 2-car garage, tool shed, spring rhodies, summer plums and evergreens all year. Reach South Hill groceries, shops and schools in just 5 minutes.
Remarkably well-tended and extensively updated, this mid-century home is like a treehouse in a park of blooming rhodies and sculptural pine. The picture window in the fireside living room frames Mt Rainier and sliding doors open to the wraparound deck. Improvements since 2022 are too many to list, but notable ones include a new roof, skylights and windows, solar power, a full kitchen renovation, refinished hardwoods and bathroom updates. Settle into the main floor primary suite with a private ¾ bath and slider to the deck. Head to the daylight basement with its big living space, ½ bath and laundry. Spend afternoons on the patio in the fenced back yard. Visit Chambers Bay and nearby Fircrest, then park in the 2-car garage when you get home.
Traditional design and updated comforts balance each other in this Eastside home. Updates include 2024 interior paint, kitchen and bath upgrades; paved paths, patio and exterior paint in 2023; ductless heating and a/c in 2021. The practical layout includes 2 beds and 1 bath on both the main and 2nd floor with hardwoods throughout. The fireside living room where sunlight fills the south window is the heart of the home, but all 3 levels offer value. Soak in the long tub upstairs, set up a basement gym and don’t miss the 2nd fireplace. A 2-car garage stands in the fenced back yard perfect for parties with its covered patio and hot tub pad. A lawn and paved front drive welcome you home. Near parks, groceries and McKinley with easy I-5 access.
Warmth and character on over a ¼ acre, an updated daylight basement and a big deck all belong to this classic 1960s rambler. You’ll feel it right away—original oak floors and a solid wood mantel over the gas fireplace show you—this home has good bones. The practical design provides 2 beds and a bath on each floor with plenty of closets. Open the slider from the dining room to the deck for summer meals and take the stairs to the back yard. Have game nights down in the rec room with a 2nd fireplace, all new flooring and a sliding door to the patio. Park in the garage, keep tools in the shed, start seeds in the greenhouse and look forward to peonies and roses. Near schools, groceries, parks and pubs, with easy access to Olympia and Tumwater.
