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Beautifully Appointed Oasis in Fircrest

Kelli Jo Hjalseth • November 7, 2023

Ensconced in the Pacific Northwest’s lush natural beauty and showing off established, artistic landscaping, this 1,698-square-foot Fircrest residence offers an oasis-like getaway to call home! This move-in ready one-level home is replete with 1960s vintage charm, and yet plenty of updates promise modern convenience. Just a few of this home’s not-to-miss highlights include the spacious kitchen, the generous living spaces ready for gathering, and the large updated picture windows that frame this property’s idyllic park-like outdoor setting. Located at 1208 Buena Vista Avenue Fircrest, WA 98466 and less than 5 minutes to the community center, schools, parks, grocery stores, restaurants, Highway 16 and more, this 3-bedroom, 1.75-bath Fircrest home is listed for $625,000.

This home’s exterior shows off fresh paint, and just in through the front door, a warm and welcoming haven beckons! A gas fireplace framed by a stone wall and a rich accent wall set the scene, while large windows offer views of gorgeous greenery to create a sense of seclusion. The layout unfolds into the dining room, and from here the dialed-in kitchen is right at your fingertips.

Shining with style and offering a cheerful atmosphere you’ll love spending time in, the kitchen is a delight through and through! Discover abundant storage options, large counters, and thoughtful details like windowed cabinet doors, an eye-catching tile design behind the stove, and timeless flooring that ties the whole space together. There’s also laid-back counter seating right alongside another living area, making it easy to host at your next get-together and spend quality time with loved ones any day of the week.

A total of 3 bedrooms and 1.75 baths complete this home’s expansive layout. The primary suite includes its own ensuite bath and great closet space, and all of this home’s bedrooms boast newly refinished oak floors. Enjoy comfortable privacy in each room where you can rest, relax, and rejuvenate in peace and quiet!

In the storybook backyard, a whole other world awaits; simple landscaping effortlessly blends into native foliage, and a water feature adds to the tranquility of this enviable retreat. Spend time out on the covered deck no matter rain or shine, and get your vitamin D out on the patio all summer long. Have fun creating your dream outdoor hangout on the deck and patio, complete with comfy outdoor furniture, a string of twinkle lights, and garden pots overflowing with flowers! Those who love to garden are especially in for a treat here as well—while the backyard is charming as is, there’s also room to plant your favorite flowers and shrubs here as well.

What Is It Like to Live in Fircrest, Washington?

At 1208 Buena Vista Avenue Fircrest, WA 98466 , you’re in a prime, sought-after location and absolutely surrounded by top amenities and attractions. For starters, there are several outdoor destinations to enjoy nearby; Thelma Gilmur Park with its loop hike is merely blocks from home, and Fircrest Golf Club is a little over a mile away. Additionally, Roy H. Murphy Community Center in Fircrest is less than a mile from home, and this incredible neighborhood feature has something for everyone; the Fircrest Swimming Pool, Fircrest Park, and several offerings in the community center all await. Take classes and attend events where you can meet your neighbors, play on sports teams, and more.


You’re also wonderfully close to other conveniences in University Place. Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe’s, Safeway, several eateries, shops, services, etc. are all 5 minutes or less from home. And those who commute are sure to appreciate being just 5 minutes to Highway 16.


Would you like to learn more about this home for sale in Fircrest, Washington ? Contact Kelli Jo Hjalseth here and Sharon Benson here !


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