Stunning, unobstructed views of Commencement Bay and beyond from most rooms in this updated bungalow, located in one of North Tacoma’s most coveted neighborhoods. Peaceful hillside setting feels like you’re living in the clouds — but really you’re just 6 minutes from the freeway! Less than a mile to Ruston Way waterfront & Proctor Farmers Market. Many updates including the large kitchen and a new trex deck — the perfect spot for watching wildlife & fireworks.
- 4 bedrooms
- 1.75 bathrooms
- 2,218 square feet
- 6,900 square foot lot
- 3 – car detached garage
- Offered for $835,000
You’re going to revel in the impressive, year round views of Commencement Bay and the crisp ocean breeze blowing in during the summer! You’ll never have to leave your home either to enjoy the Tacoma Freedom Fair fireworks on the 4th of July. Gather up friends and enjoy a hassle free dinner on the back patio deck as you ohh and ahh at the whirling, glowing colors of red, white and blue crackling into the night sky.
Have you always wanted a garden, but have never had a home that got quite the right amount of sunlight? Well look no further – out the backyard and down the back staircase is a split level garden bed with a rock wall that gets all the marvelous sunlight! You’ll appreciate your hard-earned bounty as you prepare it for you evening dinner salad. If you need supplies, just visit Gardensphere ½ a mile away – they offer organic lawn care products, gardening supplies, seasonal plants & trees.
Want to enjoy more of the waterfront then just the view from your home? You’ll find joggers, walkers, avid runners and more enjoying the paved path; 3 miles round trip from the Chinese Reconciliation Park to the end of Point Ruston. Just a quick minute drive down N 36th Street through a bevy of trees to Alder Way will land you right in the middle of Ruston Way.
If you’re looking for dining options, there are plenty of options just a few minutes away – the waterfront is your oyster (pun intended)! Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern (renowned for its deep dish pizza!), Duke’s Chowder House (great stop for happy hour), long time favorite Harbor Lights and enticing weekend brunches at C.I Shenanigans and The Lobster Shop.
This home is also just minutes to plenty of other dining options plus Century Theaters – roomy lounge chairs and free parking for movie patrons. Patrons enjoy the to-go, affordable and popular fish and chips from The Daily Catch, an extension of WildFin American Grill where you can get a 2-piece fish and chips is $7.99. Find shopping & dining & entertainment too – Jewel Box Cafe, Farrelli’s Pizza, Stack 571, Ice Cream Social, South Sound Running, Rebels & Lovers and more on the way as this area keeps developing!
Find groceries and more in Proctor, less than a mile away- The Metropolitan Market, Knapp’s Restaurant, The Blue Mouse Theatre, Peaks & Pints Craft Beer Store, Pomodoro, Europa Bistro, East West, Viva, Compass Rose, Culpepper Books, Chalet Bowl, Top Pot Doughnuts, Olympia Coffee Roasters, locally owned shops for clothing and play, and more business coming soon!
Call/Text Realtor Kylee Hill at 253.653.7692 for more information on this listing or a private showing.