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Northwest Contemporary with 3 Bedrooms & 2.5 Baths on Park-Like ¼-Acre in Puyallup 

  • By Sharon Benson
  • 23 Mar, 2022

Offering the perfect balance of privacy and city convenience, easy living is all yours with this Northwest Contemporary in Puyallup! Featuring a 1,456-square-foot layout, this residence is replete with light-filled living spaces ready for gatherings large and small. Additionally, 3 bedrooms, potential for an office, 2.5 baths, and a double car garage are all at your fingertips as well. When you’d like to spend time out in the fresh air entertaining, playing, and relaxing, this ¼-acre lot also provides you with your very own outdoor getaway. Located at 16205 97th Avenue Ct E Puyallup, WA 98375 in the Mountain Park neighborhood and no more than 5 minutes from schools, shopping, dining and more, this home is listed for $469,500.

Framed by established manicured landscaping at the front of the home and tall trees alongside undeveloped property in the back, this Puyallup gem shows off eye-catching curb appeal. The front door opens up to reveal a bright and spacious setting with stunning soaring ceilings, ample natural light, and a beautiful brick wood-burning fireplace at the center of it all. Floor-to-ceiling windows, skylights, a statement-making beam overhead, and captivating staircase design all add visual intrigue to this stylish scene. The living room opens up right into the dining area, and the generous layout offers more than enough space for a full-sized dining set should you want the extra seating at your next gathering!

Brimming with efficiency, the kitchen comes with all appliances, and a smart design offers ease in daily life. A charming garden window above the kitchen sink shows off a sunny spot for your favorite indoor plants or even a cute herb garden. The tile floor flows into the family room, and from here you can access the park-like backyard. Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining, grill up dinner whenever you please, and step outside for sunny meals all spring and summer long!

When you’re ready to unwind, head upstairs to discover this home’s 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet and its own private bath, and additional bedrooms offer versatility in use. Additionally, a generous storage room could easily be transformed into an office!

One of this property’s most attractive features is the large, fully fenced backyard that offers a wonderful sense of seclusion. An undeveloped property is nestled behind this home’s property, so you can enjoy privacy and a lovely view of Pacific Northwest greenery. Spruce up the patio for summer with comfy outdoor furniture and garden pots overflowing with your favorite plants and flowers, and string up twinkle lights for added ambiance! The sprawling lawn is ready for all kinds of play—have fun playing fetch with your pup, or enjoy having the space to toss around a football. If you’d like even more space for recreation, the community park features a play structure and picnic amenities, and is a great spot to meet your neighbors! A storage shed is ready for organizing garden tools and outdoor toys, and even more space awaits in the garage.

Living in Puyallup’s Mountain Park Neighborhood

At 16205 97th Avenue Ct E Puyallup, WA 98375, you’re not more than 5 minutes to schools, grocery stores, shopping, dining, local services, the library, and more! For starters, you’re only a 2-minute drive to Meridian Ave, and along here you’ll find access to just about anything you might need. Sunrise Village is only 3 minutes away, and you can enjoy “one stop” shopping here. Places like Target, HomeGoods, Party City, PetSmart, LA Fitness, Anthem Coffee & Tea, QDOBA, MOD Pizza, Trapper’s Sushi Co Puyallup, Black Bear Diner, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, and more can all be found at Sunrise Village. In the other direction, you’ll find places like Walmart SuperCenter, Fred Meyer, WinCo Foods and more close by.


Would you like to learn more about this home in Puyallup? Contact Sharon Benson here or Kelli Jo Hjalseth here!
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