Immaculate one-owner rambler located in the small town of Fircrest. Enjoy community parks, swimming and rec center with easy access to Hwy 16. Living spaces are flooded with natural light, thanks to well-placed picture windows, solar tubes and skylights. Eat-in kitchen opens onto the covered deck, allowing for year-round enjoyment of the lush backyard. Fully fenced yard w/ sprinkler system & garden space. Double pane windows, gas heat, hardwoods under BR carpets.
The Neighborhood
This home is conveniently located to shopping and freeways, yet still has the desirable small town feel. Just 3 minutes to the Fircrest park, tot lot and pool. The pool is located at the Fircrest Community Center – which hosts a swim team, and year-round activities for all ages. It also offers tennis & basketball courts, newly renovated Tot-Lot (a fully fenced playground for younger children), soccer fields, baseball, and basketball, and summer sports camps. The Fircrest Golf Club, which was established in 1924. In addition to its 18-holes, has a beautiful clubhouse and outdoor pool. If bowling is more up your alley, you’ll be happy to know that the Narrows Plaza Bowl is just a couple miles away. This modern and up to date bowling and recreation center offers a lounge & snack bar, lane rentals by the hour, plus regular live DJs and an arcade. Skate 253 is just across the street - an all-ages roller rink offering skating classes and hosting themed events with a family focus.
Living here you can look forward to community celebrations like National Night Out – a huge deal for residents in Fircrest! National Night Out promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie – getting back to the roots of what it’s like to live in a caring place. The team effort of volunteers, business partners and community members is what has made this event recognized as one of the best events across the nation for the past 18 years. This year’s event will be held on August 1st and you don’t want to miss the firework show!
Other community activities that you can enjoy are Movie and Picnic in the Park, the annual Fircrest Picnic & Rod Run – a 300 classic car show, Fircrest Fun Days – a two-day event that features local bands, rides, games, arts & crafts, food booths, live entertainment and a fireworks show. Find out more about what it’s like to live in Fircrest by clicking HERE.
There are plenty of shopping and dining options available. The University Place Town Center is right around the corner and has Whole Foods, along with Anthem Coffee & Tea, Top Pot Doughnuts and the University Place Library. The Green Firs Village Shopping Center is 1.3 miles - Safeway, Starbucks, Sapporo Japanese, Home Goods Trader Joe’s, Mud Bay, Gyro Zone and Fresh Rolls.
You can look forward to being just 3.5 miles from the Chamber’s Bay Trail & Golf Course - The trail head is only 3.25 miles round trip, but the hills will really work your calves - there is a serious incline. The views of Olympic Mountains will reward your efforts though! If you enjoy golf – Chamber’s Bay Golf Course is one of the top courses in the nation and the first course in the Northwest to welcome the U.S. Open Championships. Their onsite restaurant – The Grill offers a nice weekend brunch and sunset dinners. They also have special events throughout the year like the upcoming Yoga Brunch July 15th and again August 11th, Easter, Mother’s Day & Father’s Day brunches. Check their page for upcoming events.
To find out more about this home or the community you can call or text 253-444-8481 or email annejones@windermere.com
