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.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

This North Tacoma Home is "One of a Kind" for sure!

615 N 10th Street


North Tacoma has a few choice "Mission" style homes that are simply exquisit examples of the architecture. A number of them sprinkled around the Annie Wright area are, well...to say the least, not loved and cared for. THIS home is like stepping in to a Fairy Tale! It has been so loved and maintained that it actually seems to be Happy!

Everywhere you look on the outside of this home is a beautifully manicured splash of colorful love in it's flowers, fruit trees, berry bushes and mosses. It's the most impressive potted garden I've seen. Humming birds buzz all around the yard, and their potted Raspberry plants produce the biggest and best berries I've seen! They have a Kiwi tree, herb garden and strawberries too! I can't wait until their tomatoes are ripe:-)

Inside, this home is quaint and cozy. It's a fabulous condo alternative, as it is one bedroom and bath; however, there are some creative options for creating additional living space.

Sitting and talking with the owners makes you feel as if you've known them all your life. They are welcoming and never in a rush.

Go check out this happy house. Maybe you'll be lucky enough to sit a spell in the enchanting back yard.

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Wednesday, June 09, 2010

FABULOUS HISTORIC HOME ON THE MARKET!


OMG!!! Don't miss this amazing 1905, Ambrose Russell home built for William R Nichols. It is seriously one of our most distinctive arhitectural residences in our Historic District.

http://www.marthamendenhall.mywindermere.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Listing.ListingDetail&ListingID=76142725

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NEW TACOMA HOT SPOT!


Well...it's probably not exactly a "Hot Spot" yet but, I certainly will be when word gets out. The location of the "Side Bar Bistro" is a little bit like the bottom edge of a round cake that didn't get frosted. It's not in the heart of our downtown where many of our other great spots are like Matador, Paddy Coynes, Surreal and Macconi's. It's up on Tacoma Ave and 11th in red Kelly's old place. Sounds like a great spot though. Give it a try! It's open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner! I don't know about you but, I'm checkin it out. I'll let you know what I think. You can let me know too. Just leave a comment!

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