Historic Tacoma Home to be Auctioned!!!

Getting a unique home sold in an upper price range is proving to be a difficult task lately. Here is an unusual and creative idea that just might work!
Here's the article in the TNT

A bit of Tacoma history goes on the auction block http://www.thenewstribune.com/
A 104-year-old home designed by the man responsible for many of Tacoma’s historic gems will be auctioned this month.

THE GREAT RACE!!!

Picture this.....I'm having dinner with my daughter at our favorite haunt and my phone rings. It's a real estate agent (a well known real estate agent) wanting to bring clients through my home for sale. (My home....not just my listing). We just had a wedding in my home last weekend and had 128 guests. I'm just getting back to normal now and you want to WHAT? WHEN? AN HOUR? So....out we ran, jumped in the car, zoomed through the house non stop for an hour. We just squeezed out the back door when they were opening the front door.

I have a new appreciation for what my own clients go through sometimes. It's amazing what you can do under pressure though.

THE ANSONIA CONDOMINIUMS

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the

Ansonia Condominiums!!!

I've heard people wispering and talking about them as they are touring my open house. I can tell they have just come from there. Some people are critical, saying how they wasted so much space, blah, blah, blah. OMG!!!! I have gone through a TON of condos in Tacoma (cuz there are a ton of condos in Tacoma now) and I have not seen anything like them.

I am a multi-faceted person. I am actually more than one person. (Am I freakin you out now?) I love my historic homes and buildings but, I also have seen some amazing ultra modern living spaces that I could totally live in and love. It's rare to find something that is truly set apart and different than the others but, they are out there. (Call me and I'll take you to the best of the best ones!)

The Ansonia gets a thumbs up from me because they are the best of both worlds. A great balance between the wonderful craftsman ship of the crown moldings, fireplace mantles, trim work, windows, not to mention, a fabulous, vintage building, and the modern conveniences of the great appliances, granit countertops, gas fireplace, open kitchen/gathering places. But my very favorite part about them is the flow of the units. This is not a condo in a box! These feel like homes! They flow from one living area to another through hallways that make great little reading nooks, computer spaces, library walls, etc. Ohhhh...I love them!!! Come let me show them to you.

I give a thumbs up to the "Triangle" Condo's too. They are different than anything I've seen in a townhome. I like them because you own the ground that your unit sits on, everyone has a view from a rooftop patio (except for one unlucky guy), they're greenbuilt, tankless hotwater heaters, open and airy, and just feel like an Urban Treehouse to me. (Thats my plug for the Triangles) I could live there and love it!

If I had to choose....I'd have to opt for the Ansonia. I'm just sayin...

THE HIDDEN HOUSE

IHAVE A HOUSE FOR SALE!

Duhhhhhh. What a surprise!

When I got this listing, I was SO excited! I still am! The problem is this: This Awesome, Cape Cod with a View is hidden!!! It's on a little appendix of Stadium Way. Oh the house is ON Stadium Way but it's on the small, dead end portion that is somewhat of a tributary of the main street. Now, that is a good thing, for the most part, because it is so quaint and quiet and all of the neighbors know eachother and get along and have somewhat of a happy little community with darn nice views. BUT...(there's always one of those, isn't there) people are having a tough time finding this little house.

On Open House days, it's tough to get enough signs out there to direct people to the home. We're only allowed 3 you know.

NOW...get this...the city is tearing up the whole Stadium Way to put in new water lines and eventually bury all of the wires that are above ground on poles. So the poles and the wires will be gone!!!! That's a good thing, right? Yea! Except for the street is almost totally blocked off and IS impassable at times throughout the day. This is extremely discouraging for potential buyers of this fantastic home (not to mention, their agent:-)

I think what I need to do is don a gorilla suit and a sandwich board and dance around up on Tacoma Avenue and direct the Open Housers down the hill to 910 N Stadium Way! Any other ideas!

YET ANOTHER FREDERICK HEATH CREATION!

You know...I'm pretty much in heaven when I get the opportunity to list a home that is so significant a structure in our Historic District. This is a 1906 Frederick Heath Tudor!

(http://marthamendenhall.mywindermere.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Listing.ListingDetail&ListingID=18554043)

It has been maintained impeccably and restored perfectionistically...if that's even a word. Once you go through this masterpiece, it will be the home by which all the other historically restored homes are measured. For one thing...the sellers of this lovely home are so darn clean and organized that it makes me feel somewhat inaddequate. But...a project for another day.

This home is nestled in a fabulous area, kitty corner from the Tacoma Lawn and Tennis Club and surrounded by some million dollar homes. The house looks kind of small from the street but, it's 2749 square feet! You really have to come inside to appreciate all the details of this historic beauty.

1893 "Kirtland Cutter" House for Sale!!!!!

Ok....This is an awesome home! Kirtland Cutter was best known on the other side of the state; however, he is responsible for a handful of beautiful structures in and around Tacoma like, The carriage house at Thornwood Castle, the house that Linda Evans lived in and a few others. He's absolutely famous over in Spokane. Anyway, 802 N Yakima is on the market for 1.3 million dollars and is worth every cent of it! Well...I think so:-) So do it's owners.

It is a gorgeous 6000 square foot historic beauty with 5 fireplaces, 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a beautiful remodeled kitchen, an adorable wine room/lounge and the coolest private backyard patio area with hot tub you've ever relaxed in! When you walk in the door of this house you enter the huge turret. From there you step in to the most comfortable, yet elegant, huge living room with a stunning fireplace, leaded windows and magnificent staircase leading to the second floor bedrooms and baths. The kitchen remodel is high end and upscale with granite countertops, and island with wine cooler, stainless steel appliances and an eating nook.

Each bedroom on the second floor has a different personality, as this home had been a B & B at one time. The servant's stairs lead to the third floor servant's quarters, which is now a great media area with two bedrooms and a bathroom up there. One of the bedrooms is being used as an office.

There is so much more I could tell you about this house but, you'll just have to call me up and come see it sometime. That is...if you are a qualified buyer:-)