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Build Your Forever Home: Ruston Property with Unobstructed Views

Kelli Jo Hjalseth • March 26, 2026

Perfectly positioned in a prime Ruston location, this buildable lot offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Prepped and ready with utilities at the street, this 6,450-square-foot lot awaits your vision. Design the forever home you’ve been dreaming about, and bring your ultimate vision of home-sweet-home to life! Enviable views line the horizon—admire the city lights of Seattle and Browns Point, enjoy the natural beauty of the Cascades and Olympic mountains, and take in the activity of the Vashon ferry and Quartermaster Harbor. Located at 5313 N Commercial Street Ruston, WA 98407 in a prime neighborhood just blocks to Point Ruston, the waterfront, and more, this property is listed for $625,000. 

Situated on a sidewalk-lined street and surrounded by stunning, quality properties, this buildable Ruston lot absolutely shines with possibilities. This retreat offers the best of both worlds—a peaceful, residential neighborhood setting offers a serene atmosphere for life to unfold, while popular city conveniences add vibrancy to daily life. There’s always something to do in Ruston and North Tacoma without having to travel far! 

Bring your home design plans, your Pinterest inspiration, and let your creativity get to work. Whether you envision elegant spaces for fabulous entertaining, resort-worthy amenities designed for ultimate relaxation, or versatility for all of your hobbies (or all of the above!), the sky is the limit. 

What Is It Like to Live in Ruston, Washington? 


At 5313 N Commercial Street Ruston, WA 98407, you’re in an incredible location where Ruston attractions and North Tacoma conveniences are merely blocks from home. Not only are you on a quiet residential street, but a huge variety of things to do and see are practically in your backyard. 


Point Ruston on the waterfront is just blocks away, and here you’ll find eclectic dining options, several shops and boutiques, entertainment options (including a movie theater), waterfront recreation, and more. Dune Peninsula and Point Defiance Park offer acres and acres of outdoor exploration, too. And that’s really only the beginning!


Would you like to learn more about this property in Ruston, Washington? Contact Kelli Jo Hjalseth here and Sharon Benson here! 


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Refreshed North Tacoma Treasure

By Kelli Jo Hjalseth • March 26, 2026
Replete with vintage details and refreshed from the inside out, this 2,334-square-foot home in North Tacoma is an absolute delight to arrive home to time and time again. Thoughtful updates include a brand new bathroom, and lovingly maintained spaces throughout await your personal touch. Even more possibilities await in the large unfinished basement, and this generous corner lot has enough room to build a DADU one day! Perfectly positioned in North Tacoma, this home is also just blocks to the heart of the Proctor District, Old Town, 6th Ave, University of Puget Sound, and more. Located at 1901 N Union Avenue Tacoma, WA 98406, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is listed for $625,000.

Legacy Residence Designed by Frederick Heath in Tacoma

By Kelli Jo Hjalseth • March 11, 2026
A true masterpiece, this iconic legacy residence boasts historic craftsmanship, stunning Puget Sound and territorial views, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Perfectly positioned in Tacoma’s Stadium District just above Old Town, this 1905-built Pacific Northwest treasure was designed by Frederick Heath. Also owned by a noted local stained-glass artist, this home showcases exquisite glass art in addition to the unmatched expert design you’ll find at every turn. Connect with nature in the Italian-inspired formal gardens, and find flexibility with the DADU/cottage nestled on this almost half-acre lot. Located at 923 N Yakima Avenue Tacoma, WA 98403, this 7,767-square-foot home with 6 bedrooms and 3.5 baths is listed for $2,250,000.

Classic Cottage with Big Backyard in Central Tacoma

By Kelli Jo Hjalseth • January 23, 2026
Updated with care and showing off delightful vintage character, this home in Central Tacoma promises easy one-level living. With a 1,229-square-foot layout that includes 3 bedrooms and a ¾ bath alongside inviting living spaces, this home truly checks all of the boxes! And that’s only the beginning—this turnkey Tacoma treasure is also situated on an expansive 9,000-square-foot lot that includes a generous backyard. Bring your imagination and plans, as there’s even the possibility to build a garage/shop, a DADU and garage combo, or maybe even 2 additional dwellings. (Buyer to verify development options to their satisfaction.) Located at 3016 S 10th Tacoma, WA 98405 and just blocks from 6th Ave, dining, shopping, schools, parks and more, this city oasis is listed for $535,000.