5209 N 42nd St Tacoma, WA 98407

This charming 1925 Dutch Colonial Revival sits on a beautifully landscaped double lot. The entry level features refinished fir floors, original fir woodwork, a large living room with built-in bookshelves and gas fireplace and a formal dining room with an original leaded glass built-in buffet. The kitchen has been nicely updated with granite counters, stainless appliances and a central island. One bedroom and a full bathroom are located on the main level. Two additional bedrooms, one with a separate sitting room, are located upstairs along with and an updated hall bathroom with shower. The partially finished basement includes a bonus room, laundry area and storage. The grounds feature a trellis-covered patio with fire pit, fruit trees and a carport accessed from the alley.

NEIGHBORHOOD
Developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Tacoma's historic North End offers a wide variety of architecturally significant homes - from modest workman's cottages to grand mansions. The area's natural assets include Point Defiance Park - a 702-acre urban oasis with a zoo and aquarium, extensive gardens, an old growth forest, hiking and running trails and a saltwater beach. The North End offers easy access to Point Ruston and the waterfront, with 2 miles of paved walkways, stunning water views, picnic areas and a fishing pier. The University of Puget Sound serves as an anchor institution for the area, and the Proctor District offers a wonderful mixture of locally owned shops and restaurants including Metropolitan Market, Chalet Bowl and the historic Blue Mouse Theater - the oldest continuously operating movie theater in Washington State.