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Rare 1950-Built View Home w/3 Bedrooms & 1.75 Baths in Tacoma’s Narrows NeighborhoodRare 1950-Built

  • By Sharon Benson
  • 05 Nov, 2018

Nestled on a sprawling 0.47 acres and boasting a 2,579-square-foot layout, this Tacoma treasure presents a truly rare opportunity. This classic clinker brick home has not been on the market since it was originally built in 1950, and it’s ready to be remodeled and transformed! In addition to the generous square footage, this home boasts spectacular western sunset water views as well. Located at 1216 S Mountain View Ave Tacoma, WA 98465 and just blocks from Titlow Park, this 3-bedroom, 1.75-bath home is listed for $599,900.

Although this home has seen few updates over the years, it does feature a newer heat pump for your convenience. This residence is absolutely brimming with potential, and the huge fenced yard offers opportunity to expand the home’s footprint. Additionally, the expansive basement is ready to be brought to life as well!

When you step in through the front door, this home’s main living area presents a cozy, inviting atmosphere with jaw-dropping views of the Puget Sound and Fox Island. Large windows frame the enviable view, and the living room is ready for relaxation and entertaining. Embrace the retro vibe, or give this welcoming haven a head-to-toe makeover!

The layout flows into the dining area where you’ll find handy built-ins, and right around the corner the kitchen awaits to transport you back in time. Vintage elements can be found at every turn, and one of this area’s highlights is its abundant natural light. Whether you’re whipping up meals in the kitchen or sipping on your morning cup of coffee in the dining nook, you can bask in cheerful sunlight while surveying the stunning Pacific Northwest landscape that stretches on into the distance.

This home features 3 versatile bedrooms where gorgeous oak floors make an appearance, and the basement offers even more flexibility and the ultimate blank canvas. Boasting tons of square footage, the basement could be extended into additional living space, turned into a guest suite, or transformed into an amazing hangout with an entertainment center.

For those who love spending time outside, this property showcases even more opportunity to let your creative side go wild! A spacious deck is ready for summertime entertaining in style, with views of the water in the background always serving as the star of the show. The fenced yard features mature greenery at its edges, but its largely been kept low-maintenance. Keep things simple, or cultivate beautiful gardens, add in a patio with a fire pit, and let your imagination run free! Plus, there’s also a double tandem garage that promises lots of storage space.

Living in Tacoma’s Narrows Neighborhood

At 1216 S Mountain View Ave Tacoma, WA 98465, convenience and outdoor opportunities are right at your fingertips. Titlow Park is only 0.5 miles from home, meaning you’re also wonderfully close to iconic waterfront restaurants like Boathouse 19, Steamer’s, and Beach Tavern. When you need to run errands, head one mile east down South 19th Street to easily reach places like Fred Meyer, Planet Fitness, Rite Aid, and too many other shops, services, and eateries to name. You’re also only a 2-minute drive to Highway 16, making it easy to hop over to Gig Harbor and connect to the rest of Tacoma and beyond!


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