Built in 1904, the Tweeden House in Tacoma’s Historic Wedge District carries the legacy of that era’s enduring craftsmanship. Washington-grown hemlock millwork rises from baseboard to board-and-batten paneling to beamed herringbone ceilings. A river rock fireplace and open staircase define the entry while a 2nd stone fireplace with a new gas insert warms the den. Designed for comfort and entertaining, the main floor includes an updated kitchen where light fills the west windows into the evening. Find a spacious primary, baths on all 3 floors, a garage, fenced back yard, solar power and valuable updates for modern living. Enjoy the community from the wraparound porch, catch the light rail and easily reach parks, schools, markets and cafes.

Surrounded by a large, fenced garden this Craftsman in Tacoma’s Eastside offers 3 levels of living space. Original millwork, fir floors, built-ins and a window seat retain Craftsman character in the living and dining room, while recent updates to baths, roof, exterior paint, flooring and more maintain comfort and practicality. A spacious kitchen opens to a deck with steps to the patio for outdoor dining and relaxing. Follow a path to the garden studio, wired and ready for creative use. Enjoy plantings that bring beauty in each season, store tools in the shed and let pets roam the back yard. The finished basement offers flexible space, laundry, storage, patio access and ADU potential. Near Swan Creek Park, schools and the McKinley District.

Follow the curving streets of this West End community to a move-in ready home where a wide picture window fills the living room with light and sliding doors open to the back deck. The practical layout includes a full bath on both levels. Upstairs, the spacious primary holds 3 closets—there’s plenty of storage! The 2-car garage offers a laundry area, backyard access and even more storage. Alders shade the big, fenced yard and the south-facing deck catches sun in summer. Though the location feels nicely secluded, it’s easy to get around from here; reach groceries, schools, Proctor, Ruston, Point Defiance and the Narrows Bridge in well under 10 minutes and take the neighborhood shortcut to Vassault Park for pickleball and the playground.

This carefully maintained Eastside home checks all the boxes with its extensive updates, 2.5 baths, 2-car garage and fenced back yard. Valuable improvements include fresh interior and exterior paint, laminate flooring, appliances, light fixtures, window coverings and Smart home security features. A gas fireplace warms the living room near the open kitchen with a ½ bath and laundry just across the hall. Upstairs find 2 full baths including a private en suite in the primary with its walk-in closet. Set atop a gently sloping front lawn bordered by roses, rhodies, an apple and flowering plum trees, this home is near a favorite local nursery, big parks, McKinley’s coffee shops and restaurants as well as events and transit at the Tacoma Dome.

In this University Place home there’s room for everyone, room for guests, room for an office and arts studio, room for so much light through the big windows. There’s room for movie nights by the gas fireplace, for cookouts on the newly built deck, for tea in the front sitting room. And there’s room for linens, puzzles and games in the many closets. Of the 5 bedrooms 1 is on the main beside the ½ bath, 4 inhabit the 2nd floor along with a large studio-office. Rest in the primary suite with a 5-piece bath and walk-in closet. Gather for weekday meals in the eat-in kitchen and set the dining room for holidays. A brand new roof covers all and a fenced back yard keeps it easy outside. Live near Chambers Bay, groceries, schools and local dining.

Whether the dream is to fix up a small home, establish a business, or make a rental investment, this property’s central location and flexible C-1 zoning create a true opportunity. Updates are off to a good start with a brand new roof, gutters and downspouts, as well as fresh exterior paint and stain. Plumbing, wiring and sewer are in good shape, and inside find new vinyl plank flooring extending from the kitchen into the bath and laundry. The main living space is all on one floor with an extra 179 sq ft in the loft and a 264 sq ft 1-car garage on the alley for storage. Set in Central Tacoma, this home is just 2 minutes by car to coffee shops, dining and bookstores on 6th Ave and 5 minutes or less to groceries, parks, hospitals and schools.

At the end of the road a one-story farmhouse lives between an orchard and secluded meadow on a level, shy-acre framed by quaking aspen, fir, and ash trees. Approach on the paved and gated driveway which leads to a 2-car garage with attached workshop and canning room. Pick apples, plums, pears, cherries, and figs from mature trees; roam freely in the grass, and plant vegetables in sun soaked garden beds. Store your equipment in the big garden shed then head inside to prepare homegrown produce in the eat-in kitchen. Relax by watching the leaves change from the sun porch, curling up next to the wood stove, or soaking in the primary suite's private bath. This Summit homestead is perfectly placed between life in Tacoma and the heart of Puyallup.

Open the new front door, or let yourself in like family at the side door by the apple tree and settle into the eat-in kitchen. Refinished fir floors lead from the living room, under the archway and into the bedrooms while fresh paint creates a clean palette to make all your own. Don’t be fooled by the wood stove; a heat pump and programmable thermostat keep the house comfortable all year. Spend weekends on the patio, growing a garden in the fully fenced back yard, or tinkering and building in the 836 sq ft garage-shop with bay doors facing east and south. Find the laundry, storage space, a 2nd bath and brand new water heater in the separate entry basement. Just one mile to McKinley’s cafes and library—even closer to the park and playground.

Detail, function and beauty guided extensive updates to transform this home in the past 3 years. An open kitchen, dining and living space creates the heart of the home. The primary bedroom now adjoins a dressing room and lives like a private suite near a ¾ bath, office, workshop, exercise area and laundry in the separate-entry daylight basement. Improvements include ductless heat pump units for efficient heating and cooling, fresh paint inside and out, cedar shingles in the gables, new light fixtures, LG appliances and more. Wait for the native dogwood blossoms in spring. Open French doors to the decks in summer. Have a backyard campout in fall and gather by the wood stove in winter. 20 minutes to Gig Harbor, 25 to Bremerton, 30 to Tacoma.

Whether you’re searching for a home that feels like a woodsy retreat, dreaming of a neighborhood with beach parks, bakeries and waterfront dining, want access to the Seattle ferry, or need to get to work at the shipyard, this Manette home could be the place. Sit in the shelter of the covered deck in rain and sun. Settle under the security of a brand new roof and park in the attached garage. Curl up by the fireplace in the spacious living room. Fix meals in the kitchen with its copper island, granite counters and open dining area with hardwood floors throughout. Rest in the bedrooms and listen for morning birdsong. Wild cherry, madrona, fir and maple shade this large lot with a back lawn for picnics and play, all near groceries and schools.

Between Proctor and Old Town—enfolded in a garden of dogwood, lilac, pine and fig—stands a home with picturesque 1920s character. Birches grow like gentle guardians over the front path while cool breezes travel up from Commencement Bay. Hardwood floors extend from a fireside living room and library into the dining room. Cook on the gas range in the eat-in kitchen, picnic under the apple tree in the fenced back yard or go down the hill for waterfront meals. The layout includes a bed and bath on the main with more above—update to your taste with the classic quality of the home as a solid foundation. A freshly painted interior, new back porch, single car garage and little greenhouse complete the scene in a location Tacoma dreams are made of.

Home is about place, detail and character. Here, the place is Proctor where the farmers market draws fresh flowers, wild mushrooms and ripe tomatoes. Where the cinema, library, cafe and grocery wait down the street, where the bell rings and kids fill the sidewalk. The details: a new roof in 2020, updated sewer and a fenced back yard. The character, now that’s where the fir floors, covered porch, snowball bush, begonias in the window boxes and arbor arching over the path come in. There’s a story here in which the 2nd floor could be another bedroom, maybe the back bedroom is an office, maybe a table stands in the living room corner to catch the morning light and the car doesn’t leave the garage much since the trails of Puget Park are calling.

Set in University Place, this move-in ready condo borders a quiet neighborhood. Updates include brand new carpet and LVP flooring in all the living areas, new bathroom floors, a freshly painted interior and a new furnace in 2023. A true single-level, there are no steps even from the garage. Host friends in the open fireside living and dining room with beautiful natural light. Start the day in the eat-in kitchen adjoining the covered patio. Relax in the private primary suite with a 5-piece bath, walk-in closet and sliding door to the peaceful garden. Create an office in the bonus room. Enjoy the lawn and blooming trees but leave the work to the HOA. Reach Chambers Bay, Sunnyside Beach, restaurants and an array of markets in under 10 minutes.

This Craftsman bungalow comes with a permitted ADU near hospitals and cafes and just 1 block from the light rail. Updates to the main house include plumbing and wiring, a newer roof and a remodeled kitchen and bath. French doors open to the dining room, a window seat beckons in the living room and 3 bedrooms offer retreat space. Completed in 2021, the ADU studio creates rental and multi-generational living options. The unit includes parking, a private patio, kitchen, ¾ bath, laundry and a separate electric meter. This property is an investment opportunity, but it’s also a compelling, move-in ready home in the heart of Hilltop with hardwood floors, classic trim, garden space, beautiful light, a bright basement and a 2nd floor bonus room.

Live the quiet life in this 2nd floor condo, then head down to the swimming pools or next door to the Oakbrook Golf Club and restaurant when you feel social. Be cozy in the fireside living room at the heart of the home and open the sliding doors for fresh air. Sit for meals in the dining area or take your plate out to the balcony in summer. Host friends in the 2nd bedroom with a full bath right across the hall. Settle into the primary suite with its walk-in closet and private 3/4 bath refreshed with a new shower and flooring. Other updates include kitchen appliances, a stackable washer and dryer and comfortable carpet. Take off for water views at Chambers Bay or lunch in Steilacoom and park in your reserved spot when you get home.

Live in town and look out at sunsets through the trees from this updated West End home by Fircrest. With so much recent renovation and care, you’ll truly be able to enjoy all the space on this large lot. From updated flooring, windows and plumbing to remodeled bathrooms on both levels, new doors, fresh paint, cedar fencing and a garden shed, these homeowners have invested in the comfort of living. Sit by the gas fireplace in the evening. Head down to the bonus room for a movie night. Open the slider to the big, fully-fenced back yard with room to garden and play. With an attached garage, easy highway access and good things in every direction—just 2 minutes to cafes, 3 to groceries and 6 to the waterfront.

Set in the center of Hilltop community—right across the street from the People’s Center & Pool, with light rail, hospitals and family-owned businesses just blocks away—this home is ready to shelter and support someone new. Updated plumbing and a freshly painted interior help you settle into the comfort of the single-level layout. The living space opens to a kitchen with quartz counters and a full set of appliances that leads to the laundry and a dining nook. A front porch welcomes visitors from the fenced front lawn and sliding doors open to a fenced back yard. Sun lasts long into the afternoon in the west-facing garden with room to plant veggies and flowers, hang a hammock and build a garage.

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.

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.

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.

A house with a friendly face, a sunny doorway into a space of hardwoods and hearth, window light and welcome. Brazilian cherry floors extend into the spacious, eat-in kitchen with a door to the fenced back yard—that’s where the lilac and hawthorn bloom, where the patio waits, where the garden grows. Two bedrooms and a full bath on each floor for you, or guests, or office space. An unfinished basement and detached garage for storage, a new sewer line in 2020 for peace of mind. This home belongs to Central Tacoma and the vintage, vinyl and cafes of 6th Ave, and it’s just a 5 minute drive to Proctor markets too. Size, condition, location and character—this home feels complete.

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.

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.

Get away to the lake in this architect-designed, custom-built retreat. Enjoy Mason Lake views from home and access at the private marina and swimming area. Step through sliding doors to the deck for afternoon sun, relax on the patio, or get out on the water. The value of lake access can’t be overstated—lakeside amenities ½ a mile from home without waterfront prices. Get into the summer rhythm, settle down for a quiet winter and watch the lake come alive in spring. 20 minutes to Shelton and Belfair, 45 to Olympia, 50 to Tacoma.

Half a mile from Wapato Lake and the off-leash park, this one-story home is set on a large lot offering plenty of room to grow. Grow a country garden with tomatoes, peas and all your favorite flowers, or take advantage of the extra space by expanding the footprint of the house. The floorplan is compact, yet comfortable with the living room opening into an eat-in kitchen where morning light fills the east window. Keep tools and patio furniture in the 2-level garden shed. Decorate the classic front porch. Step right in from the fenced back yard to the convenient half bath. Pick plums, hang a hammock, and look forward to hidden tulips blooming in spring.

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.

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.

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.

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.