This unique home has lots of charm to offer with original wood molding and trim from 1918, 10-foot ceilings, and a fully windowed sunroom. On a clear day, it is hard to miss the stunning mountain views from each floor and the large backyard overlooking the reservoir and Tacoma’s Eastside. Convenient full bathroom on the upper floor, with ample storage. Recent updates to the home include a newer roof, new low flow toilet in the main floor bathroom, new carpet, and fresh paint on the main floor and the exterior. Don’t miss the daylight finished basement, with adjacent workroom previously used as a darkroom for film developing. Location provides calm, natural surroundings but easy access to restaurants, entertainment, freeways, and downtown!
Sold on July 7, 2022
Unique Eastside Charmer
3585 E M Street · Tacoma, WA
$424,000
$410,000
2 Bed
1½ Bath
1350 Sq Ft
Listing by NWMLS / Windermere Abode Lakewood
- Year Built 1918
- Lot Size 5,702 sq ft
- Parking Type None
- Lot Details Dead End Street, Open Space, Paved
- View City, Mountain(s), Territorial
- Exterior Features Wood
- Interior Features Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Laminate Hardwood, Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, Security System, Walk-In Pantry
- Floor Covering Laminate, Laminate, Carpet
- Annual Taxes $2,769 (2022)
- MLS Number 1935098
What’s Nearby
Best Happy Hour and Weekend Fare - Top of Tacoma is just a mile away and is a fun bar/tavern experience. It has some of the most unusual, unique, and best tasting foods around. Definitely not your standard bar fare. Bonus - they have happy hours twice a day! Their dining experience inside has changed, so if you aren’t ready to dine out yet, you can order takeout like their Bluey Lewis Chicken Sandwich, Turkey Burger with Truffle Aioli, and other delicious burger and sandwich combos (check their Facebook page for updates!)
Another popular spot close by is Dusty’s Hideaway - all ages are welcome until 9 PM and they’ve got something on the menu for everyone, plus some unique drinks that come with their signature glass boot.
The Lincoln District is just minutes away! The Lincoln International District is an incredible blend of historic buildings and cultural diversity and has a high Walkscore. Plenty of places to order takeout around here by local, family-owned establishments and hard-to-find international items at several specialty markets. The Lincoln District also celebrates the TET New Year Festival – check their Facebook page for more info on the date of this event, which generally occurs in February. Get tacos, burritos, homemade tortillas & freshly made salsa at El Antojo of Tacoma. If you’re looking for 2.5 pounds of crab, crawfish, sausage, clams, shrimp, corn, and potatoes to devour with a little kick to it, then head to Dragon’s Crawfish. Get the best bubble tea around at BAMBU Coffee and Tea. They also have some unique desserts like passionfruit and lychee macarons, Pandan waffles with Thai tea ice cream, or guava cake.
Just a mile away and practically in your backyard is Swan Creek Park & Trail. This 373-acre park is great for walking and mountain biking, a community garden, a wooded canyon, and an upland forest. The river features salmon, the walking trail is 3.7 miles, dogs are allowed but must be leashed and this area is open year round.
Swing by LUX Coffee, a neighborhood coffee shop for espresso, pastries, art, and whatnot on McKinley Hill.
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