Listing BlogsPierce County Housing ReportsTacoma April 17, 2015

Sweeping Commencement Bay Views Perched atop N Huson Street

 

4903 N Huson St, Tacoma

 The Essentials: 

2,910 Finished Sq. Ft. 

652 Sq. Ft. Unfinished Basement

13,033 Sq. Ft. Lot 

3 Bedrooms / 2.5  Bathrooms 

3 Car Detached Garage + 1 Car Carport 

Offered for $525,000

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Proudly perched atop N Huson Street in highly desirable North Tacoma this handsome 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home was built in 1924 and offers sweeping views of Commencement Bay, Vashon Island, Browns Point, and on a clear day, the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges, including Mt. Rainier. Nested between Old Town and Ruston the location is ideal with all of the major amenities right at your fingertips!

Memories of yesteryear are still found throughout the home with original oak hardwood floors on the main floor, beautiful white casework and moldings

Proudly seat your guests in the formal dining room off the kitchen to enjoy stunning Commencement Bay views while you prepare meals. If cooking is not your forte there are restaurants that will please every palate, many within walking distance including some of Tacoma's finest dining.

Continue through the dining room into the sunny den / office which has a separate entry and a large window showcasing the view.

One of the main floor bedrooms is sunny and the mature landscaping proves great privacy. Original glass door handle is shown in the photo below. 

The second main floor bedroom is shown before. Original oak hardwoods. Enhance the view with landscaping choices. 

The kitchen was efficiently update and has sturdy oak cabinets. Live in it for now while and let your imagine run wild with possibilities of a stunning remodel. View of Commencement Bay from the garden window. 

Through the kitchen is a cozy eating nook where you will find the remnants of the butler's pantry! Commencement Bay views from here as well! 

The spacious main floor living room and staircase leading upstairs to more Commencement Bay views! 

Upstairs there is a huge bonus room with a wood burning fireplace and sweeping views. 

View from the upstairs. Watch boat traffic, eagles soaring, the evolution of the Tacoma waterfront, and the sparkling snow covered mountains changing through the seasons. 

The spacious master suite is currently located in the front of the home and has an attached full bathroom. 

When the rain rolls in you can escape to the covered front porch with a wall of windows and curl up with a good book. On balmy days enjoy the sun while staying out of the cold! This unique spot is ready for you to make it your own. 

Stunning views from the upper level deck. Browns Point is to the right and the Cascade Mountains peaking through the clouds. Update and upgrade the deck to enjoy your own private retreat with front row views of Commencement Bay.

Lower level deck is ready for your creativity to make it a stunning outdoor entertaining space. 

There is a 3 car detached garage and a carport. Plenty of room to store your 'summer' car, stash the lawn equipment, or …? 

Overhead shot of the property showing off the sweeping view. 

Ready to enjoy this view on a daily basis and make this home yours? 

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Listing BlogsPierce County Housing ReportsTacoma April 14, 2015

Secluded Tacoma Narrows View Condo

 

 

3016 N Narrows Dr #213, Tacoma 

The Essentials:

1,860 sq. ft. 

Open to large, private terrace

2 Bedrooms / 1.75 Bathrooms

1 Car Garage with Storage 

Offered for $425,000

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Beautiful unobstructed views of the Puget Sound, Tacoma Narrows Bridge, Gig Harbor, and Salmon Beach greet you in this spacious 1,860 sq. ft. 2 bedroom Gold Creek Condominium located in the West Slope / Narrows neighborhood of Tacoma. Minutes away from ammenities such as Starbucks, Antique Sandwich Co., Point Defiance Park, and Proctor District

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The generous living room has sweeping views and a wood burning fireplace. Continue through the glass slider out onto the patio which is perfect for dining alfresco. This unit is unique in that it is open to a private terrace. 

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"The condominium has the spaciousness of a house surrounded by lovely landscaping without the responsibility of mowing and pruning. It's a daily wonder to live with beautiful light and spectacular view that seems all your own."

Current Homeowner 

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The kitchen has been updated with stainless steel appliances, and solid surface countertops. Enjoy views of Gig Harbor from the breakfast nook. Watch the sunset over the Narrows in the evening.

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The master suite is tranquil and has an attached full bathroom.

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The second bedroom has impressive built ins and is currently being used as a media room. 

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The Gold Creek Condominiums have a variety of amenities to suit your needs. There is a landscaped, fenced pet area, no need to leave home to let your pets play! 

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The clubhouse is an excellent place to entertain guests and for larger gatherings. 
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The gorgeous pool and pool deck are ready to be enjoyed all summer! There is even a sauna. 

Who needs a gym membership with a well equipped gym on site! 

Be at ease when you are away with a 24 hour onsite security guard. 

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Ready to make Gold Creek Condominiums your home? 

 

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Listing BlogsPierce County Housing ReportsTacoma April 9, 2015

Ruston Commencement Bay View Home

 

5220 N 49th St, Ruston

The Essentials: 

1,930 Sq. Ft. 

9,675 Sq. Ft. Lot 

​Built in 1995

3 Bedrooms / 2.5 Bathrooms

2 Car Detached Garage 

Offered for $429,900

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Nested in charming Ruston this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home was built in 1995 and has all of the modern conveniences without the worries of an older home. 

The light and bright living room is a wonderful gathering space with a gas fireplace to keep you cozy. 

Continue into the remodeled kitchen with gleaming hardwood floors, slab granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. 

The open floor plan is ideal for entertaining. Dine alfresco on the patio which is easily accessed from the sliding glass door. If you're taking the night off as chef there is a plethora of restaurants within minutes such as Don's Ruston Market and Deli, Antique Sandwich Co., and Tatanka Take-Out. Venture a bit further to the waterfront, which is easily within walking distance, and enjoy some of Tacoma's finest dining and outstanding views of Mt. Rainier, the Olympic Mountains, the Port of Tacoma, and Browns Point.  

Upstairs you will find 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The master suite tranquil and offers a view of Commencement Bay from the window seat. There is also an attached 5 piece bathroom and walk in closet. 

Serenity await there is even a view from the soaking tub! 

The backyard is fully landscaped with a patio and cabana! 

Bring your tiki torches and pull up a stool, the cabana currently houses toys, but the possibilities are endless … 

There is also a detached 2 car garage which is great for storing cars, bikes, a boat … With Point Defiance Park just down the road you can cruise around the 5 Mile Drive on foot or bike, or drop anchor in Commencement Bay after launching your boat at the Point Defiance Marina

The current homeowner sums it up perfectly; 

"We will miss the warm, inviting feeling of the living space as well as the access we have to the waterfront and Point Defiance. It has also been a great home and neighborhood with great neighbors". 

 

Ready to make the move to Ruston? 

 

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Pierce County Housing ReportsTacoma March 24, 2015

Custom North Tacoma New Construction 4 Bedroom Home

 

 

2215 N Orchard St, Tacoma 

The Essentials:

2,951 Sq. Ft. 

6,645 Sq. Ft. Lot 

New Construction

4 Bedrooms / 2.5 Bathrooms + Den 

3 Car Attached Garage 

Offered for $449,500

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Brand new custom craftsman style home in North Tacoma. Enter into the light and bright foyer with gleaming high quality hardwood floors. The den / office is immediately to the left through the French doors and would also make an excellent playroom, or guest bedroom. 

The spacious den / office also has a closet and could be used as an additional bedroom. 

Continue into the heart of the home, the open concept kitchen, dining, great room. This gorgeous kitchen will please even the most discerning eye with high quality custom hardwood cabinets, slab granite counters, tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances that stay with the home. If you feel like taking a night off as chef there are countless dining options in the Proctor District and Joseppi's Italian Restaurant is less than a mile away! 

Casual Northwest great room layout is unpretentious and perfect for entertaining. The gas fireplace sets the mood with the flip of a switch. Soft ambient natural light from the large wood wrapped windows. Gleaming hardwood floors continue throughout the main floor. 

The dining room is spacious and open to the kitchen and great room. Keep on eye on the main floor activities while preparing meals. Easy access to the deck makes BBQs and outdoor entertaining a breeze. The walk in pantry is ready to be filled with goodies from the Proctor Farmer's Market and there is extra storage under the staircase. 

Upstairs through the French doors you will find a handsome and spacious master suite with an attached five piece bathroom and a walk in closet. 

Spa like master bathroom boasts dual vanities, a walk in travertine tile shower with a frameless glass surround, a large soaking tub, and a separate commode. 

Large walk in closet with built ins off the master bathroom. 

The laundry room is also located on the second floor and has ample storage and a utility sink with a granite counter for easy clean up! All four bedrooms are on the second floor. 

 

Rear view of the home and deck. Landscaping is completed and there is plenty of room to play on the lush grass in the fully fenced backyard! The location is prime with the recently renovated Kandle Park and Kandle Pool within walking distance! Nestled in the center of North Tacoma the options are endless. Drive North on Pearl Street and you're only a few minutes from Point Defiance Park where you can dine on delicious seafood at Anthony's, run, walk, or bike the 5 mile Drive, rent a kayak on Owen Beach and explore commencement bay, or hope a ferry to Vashon Island. You're also minutes from the University of Puget Sound where you can stroll the landscaped campus, visit the Kittredge Art Gallery, or take in a football game

 

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Gig HarborListing BlogsPierce County Housing Reports March 24, 2015

Custom Built Henderson Bay Waterfront Home

 

8407 104th St NW, Gig Harbor

The Essentials: 

5,690 Sq. Ft. Main House

572 Sq. Ft. Guest House 

28,000 Sq. Ft. Lot 

4 Bedrooms, 3.75 Bathrooms 

2 Car Attached Garage 

3 Car Detached Garage with Guest House Above 

100' Low Bank Waterfront 

Sweeping Henderson Bay Views 

Offered for $1,975,000

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"Coming home to beautiful, mesmerizing views on Henderson Bay magically detaches us from stresses of the day." 

Quiet elegance greets you at this stunning custom built waterfront home. Built in 2008 by Joe Mayer Built Homes with 100' of low bank waterfront with West and Northwest exposure on Henderson Bay. 

Pass through the foyer into the expansive great room and marvel at the sweeping views. Feel the warmth of the radiant heated travertine floors and curl up in front of one of the five propane fireplaces within the main house to watch boat traffic on Henderson Bay. Watch winter storms on the bay while never leaving the comfort of your living room.  

Open the beautiful Nana doors and extend the living space onto the ceramic tile deck with a well appointed outdoor room. 

Fabulous and unique entertaining space and outdoor room. Watch the sun slip into the Puget Sound while staying warm under the electric heaters and enjoy the ambiance and ease of the propane fireplace. Fire up the built in BBQ and grab a cold one out of the refrigerator while never leaving this resort like deck. 

What a perfect gathering place for friends and family.

Meander down the expansive deck and you'll find another set of beautiful Nana doors that lead to the impressive owner's suite. The deck as been engineered for a hot tub, imagine the possibilities … 

Sweeping Henderson Bay views are also enjoyed from the owner's suite. Another propane fireplace for ambiance. 

Soak away the day's worries from the spa like 5 piece bathroom. 

Also on the main floor is the impressive chef's kitchen with a 7 piece high end appliance package, slab granite counters, and a large island layout with skylights above. Henderson Bay views to be enjoyed by all while preparing meals. 

There is also a fully appointed Butler's pantry; ideal for the caterers' use during a fund raising gathering, or while entertaining clients. 

More spectacular Henderson Bay views from the walkout daylight basement. The rec room has plenty of space for a pool table and the covered patio spans the length of the house. Handsome built ins and a propane fireplace. 

The theater room is the perfect spot to watch a Seahawk's game. The second kitchen on this floor makes prepping game day snacks a breeze! 

There is also a wine cellar ready to be stocked. Morso Wine Bar and The Wine Studio are a quick 10 minute drive away. This home is an entertainer's dream.

 

Spill out onto the lawn and down the bulkhead steps to the beach. The impressive resort style landscaping brings paradise home.

Feel the sand between your toes and relish the quintessential Northwest lifestyle. Explore the beach at low tide and dig for geoducks for tonight's dinner. Gather around the fire pit to watch the July 4th fireworks over Henderson Bay. Grab your paddle boards or kayaks to float out over the mirror like water. 

 

As you drive down the tree lined road to the gated entry the forest like ambiance leads you to the private yet convenient property. Located just minutes from Sehmel Homestead Park and McCormick Forest Park there are recreational activities 5 minutes away! Cross over Hwy 16 and there is a plethora of dining and shopping options  Ready to make this slice of paradise yours? 

 

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Listing BlogsPierce County Housing Reportsuniversity place March 13, 2015

Turnkey 3 Bedroom Rambler in University Place School District!

7617 33rd St W, University Place

The Essentials: 

1,388 Sq. Ft. 

7,015 Sq. Ft. Lot

3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom

Fully Fenced Private Yard 

Offered for $220,000

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"We take a lot of pride in this home and we made so many wonderful memories. We hope the next owners fall in love with it the way we did." Andy P., current homeowner 

Warm mid tone hardwood floors greet you upon entering the open concept University Place home within the University Place School District. The large front window bathes the dining room in soft natural light. 

The dining room flows effortlessly into the living room. The certified woodstove has a beautiful slate tile surround and will keep you cozy all year round. Head South on Bridgeport to the University Place Library to pick up the latest from the New York Times Best Seller list to curl up with in front of the fireplace. You could even walk there; it's less than a 1/2 mile away. 

Through the French doors you will find a spacious bonus room. This flex space could be the perfect media room, playroom, study, or…? The possibilities are endless. 

Crisp white cabinets keep the kitchen light and bright. Gorgeous granite tile counters add elegance. Peer out the kitchen window while cleaning up to see what's happening in the private backyard, or keep an eye on the living and dining room activities through the pass through while preparing meals. One of the things the current homeowner will miss most about this updated home is, "The open layout of the home allowed for growing a family and hosting gatherings."

With it's ultra convenient location grocery shopping is a breeze. Trader Joes, Safeway, and Albertsons are all less than a mile away. If you're looking for a specialty grocer Harbor Greens Market is a few blocks away and the highly anticipated construction of Whole Foods is underway! Or, take a night off as chef and enjoy a margarita and street tacos at El Toro, a local favorite. Head towards the water on South 19th St and sit on the deck of Boathouse 19 overlooking the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and watch the sunset into the Puget Sound. 

The large laundry room provides ample additional storage and a utility sink that is great for cleaning up after working in the garden!  

The level, fully fenced, and private, backyard with mature landscaping provides a lovely retreat while never leaving your backyard. BBQ under the covered patio no matter the weather! Spill out into the yard and enjoy a game of bocce ball or yard bowling. 

The landscaped backyard awaits your green thumb! Storage shed for your garden tools and raised beds to grow your own fresh fruit and vegetables. Willow Tree Garden and Interiors has endless options for adding new plants to the landscaping or finding that perfect gift you have been searching for. 

 

This Turnkey University Place home won't last long with it's open layout, landscaped fully fenced yard, and convenient location. 

 

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Learn more about University Place by watching the video below 

 

 

Gig HarborListing BlogsPierce County Housing Reports February 12, 2015

NW Contemporary 4 Bedroom Home with Wollochet Bay Views

 

5517 35th St NW, Gig Harbor 

The Essentials:

3,399 Sq. Ft. 

1.35 Acre Lot 

4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms

2 Car Attached Garage,  Detached Carport+ Shop (great for boat storage!)

Wollochet Bay Views

Offered for $600,000

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"Living in our home is, in many ways, like being on a vacation – I think that is why our family visits so frequently and stays so long!" 

Words to live by in this handsome Quintessential NW Contemporary Home. Soak in the Wollochet Bay views from this 3,399 sq. ft. 4 bedroom home. Feel pampered from the moment you wake up with warm air from the forced air gas furnace on your feet in the morning in the spa like master suite, to the ever changing views you can enjoy in while preparing meals on the gas range in the spacious kitchen.  There is plenty of ambient light throughout the home, even during the sometimes bleak Pacific NW winters. 

 

 

Built in 1991 on 1.35 acres, this home is perfect for the casual Pacific NW homeowner who loves the connection to the water and the land, but enjoys the close-to-everything location. The public boat launch is barley a block away on 37th St NW and the owners enjoyed dropping their crab pots at the mouth of Wollochet, running errands around town, then returning to pull the pots and feasting on a Dungeness or Rock crab cookout. There is even a firepit to roast s'mores on! The detached carport and shop are perfect for storing your boat and crab pots! 

With 4 bedrooms, and 2.5 updated bathrooms there is plenty of room for everyone. The master suite is located on the second floor and is it's own private retreat with a spa like 5 piece master bathroom,  a deck with Wollochet Bay views, and a loft area that is currently used as office space. 

Don't miss the large bonus room that is above the attached 2 car garage. It is wired for surround sound, has  great views, and has plenty of room for a pool table, shuffleboard or pinball machine. 

The prime Gig Harbor location close to Uptown and schools such as Artondale Elementary and Harbor Montessori make this home a must see. 

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Pierce County Housing ReportsTacoma January 15, 2015

U.S. Foreclosure Filings Down 18% from 2013 level

In 2014 the U.S. foreclosure filings dropped to 1 out of 118 housing units. This is the lowest it has been since 2006. Read more here. Curious how this affects Pierce County Housing? Call or email me to find out! 

Pierce County Housing Reports January 7, 2015

2014 Median Home Prices Up Almost 10% in Pierce County!

2014 Median home prices in Pierce County are up 9.76% from 2013. John Gillie with The News Tribune goes into detail here

Gig HarborListing BlogsPierce County Housing Reports October 22, 2014

7515 110th St NW, Gig Harbor ~ Stunning Low Bank Waterfront Home!

Read the lastest blog post on LivingGigHarbor.com  and see more photos of this stunning contemporary low bank waterfront home on Henderson Bay in Gig Harbor! Click here to find out more