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Historic Home Zoned for Residential & Commercial in Downtown Tacoma
- By Kelli Jo Hjalseth
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- 17 Jan, 2025
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Located just across the street from iconic Wright Park in Downtown Tacoma, this historic Victorian home is brimming with possibilities. Thoroughly updated and move-in ready, here you’ll find a unique setup: This property is zoned for both residential and commercial use, meaning it’s ready for you to enjoy as a single-family home and/or as a professional live/work space. Not only is the sprawling 27-acre Wright Park practically in your front yard, but a long list of other top Tacoma amenities and attractions are right at your fingertips! This Tacoma Victorian home for sale at 706 6th Avenue Tacoma, WA 98405 is listed for $637,500.
Built in 1905, this timeless treasure shows off vintage elements at every turn, and from the moment you arrive home, eye-catching curb appeal delights. An artistically manicured garden and charming patio lead to the front porch, while views of tranquil Wright Park with its lush greenery beckon. Discover mature boxwood hedge, a pergola with mature star jasmine, a seating area with a built-in bench, and plenty of easy-care plantings with an emphasis on fragrance, year-round beauty, and professional appearance. You’re truly nestled in an urban forest! The porch is replete with 1900s charm, and the original door opens up to reveal this home-sweet-home’s dynamic features.
Several updates are in the mix, so you can focus on moving in and making each space your own. Updates include a gas furnace with air scrubber (high-grade-whole-house air filter) installed in 2020, new electrical panels in 2021, new mini-split heat pump upstairs in 2022, nearly all interior plumbing replaced in 2022, water supply line from street to house replaced in 2022, main interior sewer line replaced in 2022, new clear fir flooring on the front porch in 2022, main bathroom remodel/update in 2022, new water heater in 2023, double-pane windows installed in upstairs and some downstairs, and more!
With a total of 2,930 square feet, this home’s layout provides versatility galore. Finished living space includes 2,030 square feet, while the unfinished basement includes 900 square feet (plenty of room for storage, hobbies, a woodshop, etc.). On the main level, the spacious living room features bay windows that look out at Wright Park, and the expansive layout flows into the dining room with more than enough space for a full-sized dining set. The generous layout here can also be transformed to suit the needs of your business.
The main level also includes an office, bath, bedroom, and a flex space that’s the perfect break room or dining area. On the upper level, a separate apartment comes with its own entrance, electrical panel and meter. A living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, ¾ bath (remodeled in 2022), and a utility/storage/sunroom with a washer and dryer are all included here as well. This home truly checks all of the boxes!
The urban forest continues in the fully fenced backyard that can be enjoyed from the new Trex deck and lovely patio. Relax out here in the fresh air whenever you need a break to rejuvenate! Sunny and cozy, here you’ll find a pergola, vine maples, and—just like in the front yard—an emphasis on fragrance and 4-season beauty. There’s also a handy utility area for garden tools.
For your convenience, there is also a driveway and parking space; it is technically a shared driveway, and was written into the sale papers for 704 6th Ave (the next door neighbor).
What Is It Like to Live in Downtown Tacoma?
At 706 6th Avenue Tacoma, WA 98405, you’re in a prime location where you get to enjoy both natural beauty and an urban lifestyle! For starters, this particular location is excellent in terms of giving a potential business great visibility. The vibrant neighborhood is filled with things to do and see, starting with 27-acre Wright Park across the street. The park features the W. W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, over 600 trees (many of which are over 100 years old), trails to explore, a playground and sprayground, a basketball court, and much more.
Popular places like the Hob Nob, Infinite Soups, The Grand Cinema, Corina Bakery, and more are all in the immediate neighborhood. Several more options open up as you head just blocks toward Stadium District and further into downtown; restaurants, coffee shops, grocery shopping, world-class entertainment, museums, the main library, and more are all within reach.
Plus, the new 6th Avenue Link Light Rail Station is merely a few blocks away. This makes it extra easy to connect to Downtown Tacoma and the “Medical Mile” including MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, Mary Bridge, Kaiser Permanente, St Joseph, and more. This location is also less than a mile to I-705 access, which quickly connects to I-5.
Would you like to learn more about this home for sale in Downtown Tacoma? Contact Sharon Benson here and Kelli Jo Hjalseth here!
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