Listing Blogs June 26, 2017

First Time on Market Since New! 3 Bedroom Rambler in Fircrest

1208 Del Monte Ave., Fircrest

The Essentials:

3 Bedrooms/ 1.75 Bath

Approx. 2,000 Square Feet

9,234 Square Foot Lot

2 Car Attached Garage

Offered at $395,000

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Located in Fircrest, The Jewel of Pierce County, is this recently refreshed 3 bedroom Rambler featuring new paint, new carpet, new lighting, new doors and new trim!  Fircrest is a nice and easy 25 mile an hour town and is home to six beautiful parks, an urban forest of fir trees, and friendly, active neighborhoods!

The Living Room of this spacious 2,000 s/f rambler features a gas fireplace with brick surround. Notice the beautiful wood floors and all new carpet!

These gleaming hardwood floors extend throughout the spacious dining are and throughout the kitchen.

There is plenty of room to enjoy sit down meals in the dining room or sit at this great breakfast bar for a cup of morning joe and catching up on your Facebook news feed. The sliding glass door leads to a perfect outdoor living space!

The kitchen has a plethora of cabinets to neatly store all of your fancy cooking gadgets. There is also a built in desk and pantry!

The spacious Master Suite showcases all new doors and trim throughout this home and has a private, 3/4 bath and his and her closets

A very tastefully remodeled Master Bath

Can you say Bonus? You’ll be ready to have your pals over for the Seahawks games in this incredible space! Put your pool table, huge flat screen and gaming system here!

You’ll be eager to have guests over to enjoy this lovely full bath! The cabinets are so pretty!

The outdoor living space is ready for summertime barbecues and the gable roof will make dining and relaxing outside so enjoyable!

Make this your forever home! Don’t miss out on this opportunity for one level living in the heart of Fircrest! The home is a perfectly central location in Pierce County and is super close to freeways for an easy commute in or out of the South Sound. The convenient Fircrest location makes it a quick trip to all that Tacoma and University Place have to offer such as shopping at Whole Food MarketTrader Joe’s and the Tacoma Mall. You’re minutes from the famed Fircrest Golf Club which offers an 18 hole golf course, club house, and a pool.

Listing Blogs June 26, 2017

2 Bedroom Retro with Charm in Lakewood!

7124 87th St. SW Lakewood

The Essentials:

2 Bedrooms/ 1 Bath

Approx. 880 Square Feet

6,000 Square Foot Lot

4 Car Detached Garage/Shop

Offered at $239,000

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Turn the Key and Move in to the fabulously updated 2 bedroom Lakewood home! Perfectly situated in the City of Lakes, this charmer has been tastefully updated: fully insulated, Milgard Windows, a 40 year Jorve roof, recently updated electrical and designer touches throughout!

As you walk in the door you are greeted by a cozy living area. All light switches in this immaculate home have dimmer switches so you can create the mood that’s right for you! The area on the left is for your dining table and flows into the kitchen.

This fabulous kitchen features beautiful oak cabinets with under mounted lights for a decorative appeal. The kitchen flows into the separate utility room.

The master Bedroom features blackout blinds and a walk-in closet

The walk in closet is accented by wood flooring and a pocket door to make perfect use of space

How cute is this bathroom? Notice the special touches, like the built-in linen closet perfect for storing your towels and additional large cabinet for your sundries, the privacy glass door and safety bars in the full bathtub/shower enclosure

This darling back patio is covered, freshly painted and perfect for enjoying morning coffee, afternoon tea and a delicious glass of vino in the evening all year round!

Your friends will beg you to let them come over, so go ahead and invite your favorite peeps to a barbecue this summer and play games in your perfectly private, fully fenced back yard! Not up for company tonight? Grab yourself a Papa John’s Pizza down the street and kick back, picnic in your own back yard and enjoy the zen like grounds!

Complete with a 4 car tandem garage and long driveway, there’s ample space to store your cars and toys. Break out the jet skis this summer and head a few blocks over to the public boat launch at Edgewater Park on Lake Steilacom (Don’t forget to grab the fishing pole!) It’s a great spot for an afternoon picnic!

Love parks?  Fort Steilacom Park is close by and is the largest park in Lakewood that provides a diverse mix of active and passive recreation. It features an expansive trail system, baseball, softball and soccer fields, state-of-the-art playground, off-leash dog park two picnic shelters and year round restrooms. And if you enjoy a round of golf you’re in luck because nestled on the shores of the Puget Sound is host of the 2010 Amateur and 2015 U.S. Open! Chambers Bay Links Golf Course is an inspired tribute to the ancient linksland of Scotland. After your round of Championship golf, celebrate at the Chambers Bay Grill, known for both its delicious food and panoramic views. It is the perfect place to celebrate the end of a round or simply enjoy the splendor of the Puget Sound, the majestic Olympic Mountains, and expansive golf course views!

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LakewoodListing Blogs June 19, 2017

Live the American Dream on American Lake!

There’s nothing more all American than American Lake, located in beautiful Lakewood, WA!

 With the Majestic Mount Rainier as a backdrop, American Lake is rich with history and has become a popular day destination for boating, fishing, swimming and picnics in the park. Some believe it got it’s name from American Settlers (although technically it belonged to the British first) and the name eventually stuck.

 

Fishing is a popular activity at American Lake, with cutthroat trout, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, rock bass, smallmouth bass, Sockeye salmon (kokanee) and yellow perch the most sought-after game fish. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regularly monitors the health of the fishery and stocks favored species regularly. Its a magnificent view from a fishing pole!

Photo Courtesy Legendsofamerica.com

Photo Courtesy Legendsofamerica.com

The Grand Thornewood Castle, otherwise known as “The House That Love Built” sits on nearly 4 acres on American Lake and it’s history goes back over 500 years. Mr. Chester Thorne, one of the Founders of the Port of Tacoma, had a manor he purchased in England dismantled brick by brick, shipped from England and reconstructed on American Lake for his bride, Anna. It is the only castle on the west coast and a popular wedding destination as you can imagine!

           

American Lake Park is a popular 5-acre park is located on the north shore of American Lake. It offers a seasonal restroom, picnic shelter, picnic tables, a swimming beach, playground and a public boat launch. The park also features year round restroom facilities and a roped off space for swimming safely with friends and  family to cool off on those hot summer days!

Original clubhouse circa 1899 Courtesy nwhickoryplayers.org

American Lake is also home to the private Tacoma Country and Golf Club with water frontage for water skiing, a beach house, an Olympic pool, hot tub and tennis courts, besides the nationally known 18 hole, Par 72 Championship golf course. Created in 1894 by Scottish immigrant Alexander Baillie, it is the oldest continuously operating golf club in the west.

Photo courtesy Golf Course Gurus

Within the Tacoma Country and Golf Club there are many pristine Lakefront homes, some of which are used as vacation homes. Currently listed is an elegant French Country Lakefront home which has been exquisitely maintained since it was constructed in 1994. No details were spared in this home.

96 Country Club Circle SW, Lakewood 

Sitting on 81 feet of landscaped lake shore with a 400 sq. ft. dock this home is ready for summer fun!

Currently offered for $1,595,000

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Listing BlogsNew ListingPierce County Housing ReportsTacoma June 15, 2017

5 Bedroom Home in Central Tacoma

1409 S. Stevens St. Tacoma

The Essentials:

5 Bedrooms/ 2.75 Baths

Approx. 2,889 Square Feet

9,750 Square Foot Lot

1 Car Detached Garage

Offered at $360,000

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This unique 5 bedroom home lies in the perfectly Central area of Tacoma, just minutes to University of Puget Sound and the 6th Avenue Business District. Spend the afternoon taking a leisurely stroll on the nature trails at The Tacoma Nature Center to experience native birds, animals and plants or if you love America’s favorite pastime, get a hotdog and a cold one and kick back and catch an exciting baseball game at Cheney Stadium,  home to our own Tacoma Rainiers!

The main floor features expansive hardwoods throughout. Cozy up next to a wood burning fire and relax and entertain yourself by the built in entertainment center. The living space is generously lit with natural light by an enormous bay window and the easy flow floor plan makes cooking and entertaining warm and inviting every day of the year.

As the living room flows into the kitchen notice the cooktop center island with extra storage space and imagine enjoying your favorite home cooked meals in the cozy eat in dining area.

The spacious kitchen has generous cabinetry, beautiful flooring and a large window

This over-sized bedroom on the main floor is currently being used as the Master Bedroom. It features a fabulous built in closet and large windows allowing plenty of natural light in.

How adorable is this full bathroom on the main floor with quality touches?

The second bedroom on the main floor also features a beautiful built in closet,  what a convenient use of space! The home also has 2 more bedrooms upstairs with it’s own 3/4 bath and loft like office space perfect for getting homework done or enjoying some quiet time.

The fully enclosed sun porch is ready for enjoying the outdoors all year round! Relax with a morning Cup of Joe from your local Vahella Coffee Company while supporting a great small business!

Downstairs in this spacious home lives a full kitchen with tile floor, a full bath, a bedroom and living space. Imagine the possibilities now? How about some additional income as a rental space? It has it’s own separate entrance, too!

Summertime barbecues and entertaining await on this expansive deck overlooking city landscape!

There is plenty of room to park your toys and an over-sized one car garage with an extra outbuilding to tuck away neatly all of your gardening supplies.

 You’re just minutes to the fabulous 6th avenue district with a plethora of dining options, or take a jog or a stroll on the mile long waterfront trail on Pt. Ruston Way before you reward yourself and dine with breathtaking views of the Tacoma Waterfront. Love the big screen? You can catch a new release while relaxing in a luxury lounge chair at the brand new, all seats reserved Century Theater at Point Ruston!  Your new home is so close to multiple shopping options and major freeways, too. Enjoy all Tacoma has to offer in this affordable home on a generous sized lot!

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FircrestListing BlogsPierce County Housing Reports June 13, 2017

Fircrest 4 Bedroom, 4,156 Sq. Ft. Home!

913 Altadena Dr, Fircrest

The Essentials:

4,156 Sq. Ft.

4 Bedrooms /3.5 Bathrooms

8,470 Sq. Ft. Lot

3 Car Attached Garage

Offered for $575,000

Click here to view the listing

 

 Nestled in peaceful and commuter friendly Fircrest this spacious 4,156 sq. ft. home

features 4 bedrooms including a main floor master suite. You are greeted by tasteful

landscaping as you approach the home. The three car garage provides plenty of

parking for all your vehicles!

As you enter the contemporary home you are greeted by gleaming hardwood floors

and crisp white mill work. Currently the formal living room is being used as a billiards room!

You can see how spacious it is as the pool table is easily accommodated.

Beyond the living room is the formal dining room which leads into the kitchen.

Well appointed kitchen with slab granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances.

Island seating is ideal for a casual meal.

The kitchen also overlooks the family room which has a cozy gas fireplace.

There is a tranquil master suite on the main floor as well as 2 additional bedrooms, another full

bathroom, and a powder room.

The five piece master bathroom with a soaking tub, seperate shower, and dual vanities.

Downstairs you will find a huge bonus / rec room that makes an excellent game room, imagine

the possibilities with all this space! Daylight walkout basement is perfect for enjoying the

large backyard, you just open the door and step out to the patio!

The 4th bedroom with an attached full bathroom is also downstairs. It makes a lovely

guest suite as it is privately tucked away from the rest of the bedrooms.

Beautiful finishes in the attached full bathroom.

The backyard is perfect for entertaining with a hot tub, gas fire pit, and large patio.

The seller will miss sitting by the water feature and unwinding after work, as well as

roasting S’mores with her family at night!

Ariel view of the home and yard.

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Conveniently located near all major amenities and minutes to Hwy 16 makes commuting a

breeze. Fircrest is a tightly knit community with a 25 mph speed limit. It is boarded by Tacoma and University Place

both of which have a plethora of dining and shopping options. Bellarmine Preparatory School is a quick 10 minute drive away.

You can also enjoy a round of golf at the Fircrest Golf Club or relax at their pool! If you’re looking for more room to roam

Whittier Park is just up the road at offers a 13 acre playfield with a covered picnic shelter, bocce courts, basketball, soccer fields,

horseshoe pits, and is bordered by a natural trial system!

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New ListingNorth EndPierce County Housing ReportsTacoma June 1, 2017

North Tacoma 3 Bedroom Craftsman Home For Sale

3719 N 13th St, Tacoma

The Essentials:

1,300 Sq. Ft.

6,000 Sq. Ft. Lot

3 Bedrooms / 1.75 Bathrooms

Mature Landscaping and Sprinkler System

Detached 2 Car Garage with Alley Access

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Blocks from the University of Puget Sound and Jefferson Park this charming three

bedroom craftsman home is located in the desirable North End of Tacoma.

The wood burning fireplace will keep you cozy all year round.

The open floor plan is ideal for entertaining with the living room flowing seamlessly into

the dining room.

Continue into the light and bright kitchen with Oak floors and cabinets.

The sunny eating nook is perfect for a casual meal. All appliances are included.

The sun drenched backyard is perfect for dining alfresco! There is plenty of space for

pets or playing and the lush, mature landscaping is easy to maintain with the

sprinkler system.

The garage is newer and is conveniently accessed from the alley!

There is also security lighting.

Located in between busting 6th Avenue and the charming Proctor District there are a plethora

of dining and shopping choices, many you can walk to! Don’t miss the Proctor  Farmer’s Market

on Saturdays where you can find fresh local produce, meats, cheeses, and flowers.

Make you way down to the Ruston Way waterfront and stroll along the Puget Sound or rent a

stand up paddle board.

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Gig HarborNew ListingPierce County Housing Reports May 19, 2017

Gig Harbor 4 Bedroom Home in Point Evans Ridge For Sale!

1208 27th St Ct NW, Gig Harbor

The Essentials:

2,078 Sq. Ft.

4 Bedrooms / 2.5 Bathrooms

13,577 Sq. Ft. Lot

3 Car Attached Garage

Offered for $415,000

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Just over the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, in the maritime city of Gig Harbor, this 4 bedroom,

2.5 bathroom home sits proudly on a landscaped lot in the Point Evans Ridge neighborhood.

As you pass into the foyer you are greeted by vaulting ceilings and hardwood floors.

Continue past the living and dining rooms and you will find the spacious kitchen that overlooks

the tranquil backyard. There is ample cabinet space and Corian counters.

The family room has a cozy gas fireplace perfect for winter time!

Island seating for a casual meal, or a great spot to watch the chef hard at work!

The glass slider leads to the deck, perfect for BBQs!

Upstairs you will find a spacious master suite with a 5 piece bathroom including a soaking tub.

There is another full bathroom and 3 spare bedrooms upstairs as well.

Outside you’ll find a fully fenced backyard with plenty of room for playing or pets.

Mature landscaping provides ample privacy.

The location of this home is ideal if you are commuting! Located off the first exit over the Tacoma Narrow’s

Bridge making for a quick trip to Tacoma or further east on Hwy 16. You’re also only an 8

minute drive from the heart of the harbor where you can stroll along Harborview Dr

and enjoy local shops and restaurants. Enjoy breakfast on the water at NetShed No. 9, or

a steaming hot cup of coffee while painting pottery at Java & Clay Cafe, it’s fun for all ages!

Don’t miss the waterfront Farmer’s Market at Skansie Brothers Park on Thursdays

from 3 pm – 7 pm beginning June 1st and running until August 31st.

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FircrestListing BlogsNew ListingPierce County Housing Reports May 11, 2017

Fircrest 3 Bedroom Contemporary Home!

909 Altadena Dr, Fircrest

The Essentials:

3 Bedrooms / 2.5 Bathrooms

2,308 Sq. Ft.

3 Car Attached Garage

8,470 Sq. Ft. Lot

Landscaped with Sprinkler System

Offered for $429,900

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Sitting proudly on a  2,308 sq. ft. lot in picturesque Fircrest this contemporary home offers

3 bedrooms + a den and 2.5 bathrooms with a generous 3 car garage.

The charming front porch welcomes you to the turn key home.

As you enter the foyer soaring ceilings and gleaming hardwood floors greet you. The den is to the left

along with the powder room.

Continue into the dining room and living room which flow effortlessly into the well appointed

kitchen and overlook the landscaped backyard.

Beautiful cherry cabinets, slab granite counter tops, and tile floors wait in the kitchen.

Island seating for a casual meal as well as a breakfast nook.

Continue into the spacious family room, behind the beautiful built in cabinetry is a

Murphy bed! The perfect spot for overnight guests or to enjoy a movie marathon!

Upstairs you will find a generous master suite with dual walk in closets and 5 piece bathroom.

Two walk in closets for all your storage needs!

5 piece master bathroom with a corner soaking tub and private commode.

Two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom are also upstairs.

Meander outside to the patio and enjoy the tranquil territorial view.

The yard is fully landscaped with a sprinkler system!

The convenient Fircrest location makes it a quick trip to all that Tacoma and University Place

have to offer such as shopping at Whole Food Market, Trader Joe’s, and the Tacoma Mall.

You’re minutes from the famed Fircrest Golf Club which offers an 18 hole golf course, club house, and a pool.

Bellarmine Preparatory School is also only 10 minutes away!

Commuting is a breeze with easy access

to Hwy 16.

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Gig HarborNew ListingPierce County Housing Reports May 11, 2017

3 Bedroom Gig Harbor Rambler with Basement!

10716 33rd Av Ct NW, Gig Harbor

The Essentials:

2,174 Sq. Ft.

12,933 Sq. Ft. Lot

3 Bedrooms + Den / 2 Bathrooms

2 Car Attached Garage

Offered for $415,000

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Conveniently located off of Peacock Hill Ave NW in Gig Harbor, nestled between the Harbor waterfront and

Gig Harbor North on a private lot this 3 bedroom + den home is well appointed with gleaming

hardwood floors throughout most of the main floor.

The living room is flooded in natural light and overlooks the peaceful backyard.

Continue into the well appointed kitchen with slab granite counters, ample cabinet space,

and stainless steel appliance.

The kitchen flows effortlessly into the dining room with vaulting ceilings and

a cozy gas fireplace. The slider leads to the spacious deck and backyard perfect for

BBQs and dining alfresco!

Off the living room is the main floor master bedroom with an attached five piece bathroom.

Elegant master bathroom with a large soaking tub and granite slab counters.

There is a den next to the master bedroom that would work great as a nursery or home office.

Another main floor full bathroom and bedroom and a lower level bedroom as well!

Outside you will find a spacious deck ideal for BBQs and a landscaped yard

perfect for playing with plenty of space to add some garden beds if you

would like to grow your own veggies!

There is also a pond that you could add some koi fish to, or simply enjoy the beauty of the

mature landscaping.

The location is ideal, you’re less than 10 minutes by car or a 30 minute walk from all of the shopping

conveniences Gig Harbor North as to offer.  The Tom Taylor Family YMCA and St. Anthony

Hospital are also minutes away. Play a round of golf at Canterwood Golf & Country Club

 or hike the trails of McCormick Forest Park. For some waterfront fun venture down to the

Harbor waterfront where you can shop, dine, and stroll. Enjoy a locally brewed

craft beer at 7 Seas Brewery, fresh seafood at Anthony’s, or sit on the deck of

Tides Tavern and watch the boat traffic!

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LakewoodListing BlogsPierce County Housing Reports April 28, 2017

3 Bedroom Rambler in Lakewood!

9018 Wildwood Ave SW, Lakewood

 The Essentials:

1,693 Sq. Ft.

10,440 Sq. Ft. Lot

3 Bedrooms / 1 Bathroom

Attached Garage and Carport

Offered for $245,000

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As you enter this 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,693 sq. ft. home in Lakewood you are welcomed by parquet floors

and a wood burning fireplace. Continue from the living room into the dining room and kitchen.

There is ample storage in the kitchen and the slider leads to the enclosed patio area.

Bring your imagination and tool belt, there is plenty of sweat-equity in this home!

There is also a spacious family room with a gas stove.

Beyond the enclosed patio is the backyard where you will find ample extra storage!

There is also an expansive lawn waiting for your green thumb!

Nestled in Lakewood just minutes from American Lake and American Lake Park where

you can launch your boat at the public boat launch, swim, or enjoy the playground while you picnic.

A bit further away, but worth the drive, is Fort Steilacoom Park which offers a plethora of outdoor activity

options. Head to Lakewood Towne Center to catch a movie at the AMC Lowes Theater or dine out at one of the

many restaurants in the area. You can also head west and enjoy the quaint waterfront city of Steilacoom where you can watch

the ferries come and go to Anderson and Ketron Islands and enjoy stunning sunsets over the Olympic Mountains.

Conveniently located near I-5 making a commute to Tacoma or Olympia a breeze and less than 10 minutes from Joint Base Lewis- McCord!

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