TACOMA'S HISTORIC DISTRICT AND ALL THINGS OLD!

I work many of the Pierce County areas and I have always had an interest in homes and architecture of ALL styles, but I have a special appreciation for the “Grand Ol’ Victorian,” “Warm, Cottage Craftsman,” “Shotgun” and “North End Bungalow,” not to mention, our beautiful Neo-Classical homes. Our historic area is a wonderful mixture of eclectic history. The value of working with someone with a real love of the area in which you live is immeasurable.

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University level Track and field Coach. Retired from Real Estate in November of 2011. Agent for Windermere Professional Partners in Tacoma,Washington for 6 years. I specialize in the North End Historic District but, I love all kinds of architecture. I am also a Track Coach at Pacific Lutheran University.

Friday, May 29, 2009

2416 NORTH ALDER STREET

















DOES THIS HOUSE LOOK FAMILIAR? I have featured this home before. There have been some changes since I last talked about it though.
THIS IS A TRUE VICTORIAN!!!! Does it need some work? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely! This home is 1893 and the flow and feel is that of a true Victorian. If you're interested in hearing my opinion regarding the changes I think should be made....just give me a call. I know this house inside and out! I even know the history of the house and the story of the Bradbury and Bradbury wallpaper. The wood floors have all been refinished (that means that the hideous dark green carpet that was all through the upstairs and on the stairs is GONE). The living room and dining room have been redone. One of the bedrooms upstairs is a great illustration of what the house could look like with paint on the walls. IT'S JUST PAPER FOLKS!! IT COMES OFF! The good news is....there is only one layer of paper on any of the walls in the house.
It's adorable! The yard is cute too AND it has a two car garage with extra storage space. Just had brand new garage doors put on:-)
You really need to see this house. Call me for a tour!




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1101 NORTH CEDAR STREET, TACOMA













OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, MAY 30TH 1-4


Well...This listing I have at 1101 N Cedar Street is an interesting home. From the street, It appears to be a small cottage but, it's actually got 2728 finished sqare feet! It's definitely no cottage! When my client bought this home 25 years ago, he was a single guy. He used the whole upstairs as a master suite. That totally makes sense once you see it. There is a bedroom, large bath, another small room that had been a large walk in closet (It's now being used as his daughters room) and a neat landing area that would be excellent for a cozy reading spot or music area.

Downstairs there are three bedrooms and a full bath. Then in the basement level there is a great family room with a fireplace and an extra finished room that they use for a workout room. The laundry room is also on the lower level.

The really cool thing about this house is how meticulously it was cared for. The woodwork in this home is amazing. It's never been painted. The wood floors are beautiful too! The custom cabinetry in the kitchen is gorgeous....all high end, soft close. The breakfast nook is so stinkin cute!!!

So...we know the inside is great! The outside is really cute and it's so close to everything! Close to all the restaraunts and night life on 6th Ave; walking distance to the quaint Proctor District; right next to University of Puget Sound campus and just up the hill from Old Town and the waterfront!

Hope you can come to our Open House on SATURDAY, MAY 30th from 1-4.

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