WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE NORTH SLOPE!!!

I can't tell you how many people I talk to at my North Slope open houses that love this historic area! They actually stay and listen to me spew on about the activities in our North Slope, the people who live here and our passion for preservation. We really do feel like a big family with a really extensive call tree. If someone jacks a car in our neighborhood, it spreads like wildfire! We pride ourselves in getting the word out, identifying the culprit and getting him apprehended before he can drive out of the neighborhood! Ha ha...well....that's a bit of an exaggeration but, you get the idea.

There has been a bit of reorganization in the North Slope Historic Board over the years, and then reorganization yet again, but, it is all with the intention of providing the best balance of representation for the residents of our area.

So if you are interested in finding out about ALL that the North Slope Historic Neighborhood has to offer it's residents, AND have a voice and a say about it, come on!!! Get involved! Come check us out! You can find out how by checking out our website or by our cute little old fashioned newspaper called the "Trolly Times." Call me if you want any information (I am a board member, by the way) or have any questions. I can make sure you get the "Trolly Times" delivered to your home or emailed to you each time a new one comes out.

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.

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!

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.