Live life with a view in this West End home overlooking Commencement Bay and Point Defiance. Friends stay longer by the fireside in the deep comfort of the living room with views clear to Vashon Island. Host in the dining room or on the deck—rebuilt and expanded 3 years ago—to watch fireworks over Puget Sound. Fix favorite recipes in the eat-in kitchen featuring granite countertops and frameless cabinetry. Retreat to the primary suite with its private ½ bath. Updates include a remodeled laundry/bath and family room with heated tile floors in the daylight basement, a 2023 roof and heat pump, and a 2019 furnace. A sprinkler system, fully fenced back yard, garage and abundant storage provide convenience. Near Ruston dining, beaches and trails.
Sold on July 16, 2023
Point Defiance Water Views
6511 N Hale Street · Tacoma, WA
$925,000
$915,000
2 Bed
2¼ Bath
2843 Sq Ft
Listing by NWMLS / Windermere Abode
- Year Built 1952
- Lot Size 8,242 sq ft
- Parking Spaces 1
- Parking Type Driveway, Attached Garage
- Lot Details Paved
- View Bay, City, Mountain(s), Sound
- Exterior Features Brick, Wood
- Interior Features Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Primary, Built-In Vacuum, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Jetted Tub, Security System, Sprinkler System, Fireplace
- Heating & Cooling Forced Air, Heat Pump, Radiant, Central A/C, Forced Air
- Floor Covering Ceramic Tile, Carpet
- Annual Taxes $3,906 (2023)
- MLS Number 2068744
What’s Nearby
There’s no shortage of getting out and about around here - parks galore! 9 minutes away is Point Defiance Park and Zoo. Also home to 5 mile drive running and walking trails, Owen Beach where you can rent kayaks in the summer and the Fort Nisqually Living History Museum – crafts from the past, summer camps and family fun nights! Just don’t forget to stop at the famous Antique Sandwich Company for a homemade sandwich, milkshake or a slice of yummy pie for a picnic in the park or on the beach.
The ever developing Point Ruston has shopping & dining & entertainment! WildFin American Grill, Jewel Box Cafe, Farrelli’s Pizza, Stack 571, Ice Cream Social and live music in the summer! Enjoy the popular trail with grandiose views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains with even better views at the top of the Dune Peninsula! 11 acres of landscaped park property on the breakwater peninsula surrounding the Tacoma Yacht Club and connecting to the Point Defiance Park via the Wilson Way Bridge. Be sure to stop by the chutes and ladders style slides for a fun time! The sunsets and views of Mount Rainier will leave you in awe. Just opened to the public - get out and support local businesses at the Public Market. 30,000 sq ft of indoor shopping and dining. Get baked goods, cheese, wine, seafood, chocolate, fresh canned goods, art and toys.
If you’re burned out on cooking so many meals at home and need a little break, get family style lasagna, spaghetti, pappardelle bolognese, alfredo or pizza family style meals to go from Macaluso’s Italian Restaurant. All the pasta dishes come with salad and house-made focaccia bread and serve 2. They have a bunch of signature cocktails ready to go too!
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