This listing came through our inbox and we thought… it looks kinda nice. Sure, it doesn’t have a garage, but it’s architecturally interesting and includes a spice rack, clawfoot tub, and a $60k price reduction. $269k for 2100 square feet of house near UPS. Who wants it?

Listed with ReMax

7. May 2008, 11:16   ~   Comment [25]

Okay, I’m about a week late on this one, but they’re still available… so… Element 20, the condo project in the 2300 block of Yakima Avenue and Court G is now available for sale. The units on MLS so far range in price from $389k for a 2 bedroom with 2.5 baths to $429k for 3 bedrooms 3.5 baths. They all seem to be in the 1500 plus or minus 200 square feet range. The project’s fourth floors are framed up.

With Lexington Square – down the hill at 23rd and G – also framing up, this neighborhood is continuing to evolve. Give us a little commercial and we may have something here.

Listed with Urbane Developments

5. May 2008, 18:36   ~   Comment [15]

We’ve heard from a few folks that they’re happy to see a decent selection of under $150k homes on the market. So, we decided to look and see what we could find.

These three homes are all in the same neighborhood. All are under $150k. Sure, they’re a bit on the small side, but it’s still a home… with grass and such. In this selection is (1) the fixer (2) the cute house and (3) the 3 bedroom for under $150k. The fixer should be obvious… the plywood front door implies that some work may need to be done. At least it has a new electrical box…

#1 is listed with Action Real Estate

#2 is Listed with Coldwell Banker

#3 is Listed with Parkside Realty

2. May 2008, 11:52   ~   Comment [7]

15 Forty Five – a building previously known as the Shasta Apartments in the 1500 block of South Fawcett – landed on the MLS yesterday. The small red stucco apartment building sits just south of the Marcato project, and north and west of UWT. We can’t tell you about the inside, but the units appear to have views… at least for a few years.

There are ten units ranging in price from $160k to $185k, in an area that will be seeing a lot of change in the next few years. A good investment? We shall see… here’s your 800 square foot 2 bedroom condo in downtown Tacoma for a $175k.

Listed with Sound and Shore

24. April 2008, 11:34 Comment [8]

Our last On The Market didn’t seem to… well lets just say it wasn’t pretty. Gnomes, a pool, and wood paneling just didn’t inspire you. Actually, it seemed to make everyone a little concerned.

So, here’s a house that appeared on the market yesterday.

It’s a classic craftsman bungalow for under $225. It’s cute. It’s happy. It’s yellow! 2 bedrooms. 1 bath. 1200 square feet. We like the interior color selections and there are no scary woodland creatures lurking in the back yard.

Listed with Rainier Real Estate

18. April 2008, 09:43 Comment [12]

When we do these on the market posts, we tend to write about old homes and new condos. Rarely do we seem to write about homes that appeared in the decades when we were growing up. Well, here’s something from the year of the bicentennial, 1976.

Nearly 1800 square feet of 1970s goodness. 3 bedrooms. 1.5 bath. Located on North 11th Street just a bit west of Jefferson Park. It includes a pool – always practical in the Pacific Northwest. Every neighborhood has its share of Craftsman and Victorians. Do you want a home that’s a little different from your neighbors?

Listed with John L. Scott

16. April 2008, 09:17 Comment [31]

Bargain shopping? This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 1890 Victorian in Tacoma’s North Slope neighborhood could be exactly what you’re looking for…

Decent looking house. Great neighborhood. Within stumbling distance of Hank’s Corner Barn – but not too close. Plus, the price dropped $90k yesterday. Interested?

Listed with Coldwell Banker, but not on their site…

Here’s the listing on John L. Scott

10. April 2008, 09:22 Comment [3]

Here’s a home that appeared on the market yesterday that won’t last… or maybe it will. What do you get? 672 square feet of 1 bedroom home on an 871 square foot lot. But the best part… it’s just a few blocks from the Sixth Avenue Business District and all its bounty of goodness. Sure, the home is being marketed AS IS with the potential to be a teardown… but, at this price it just might be your perfect little project.

Listed with Parkside Realty for $75k

(Thank you, Jamie)

27. March 2008, 08:55 Comment [4]

Last week’s On The Market seemed to fascinate at least a few of you. However, as is always the case here, somebody looks at us and says, “it’s still a house.” So, you don’t want grass and you don’t want a fence to take care of… You’re more of a Small Space, Big Style sort of person (sure you are). So…

Well, here’s something downtown that may interest one or two of you. It’s a small and (relatively) inexpensive unit at the Cliff Street Lofts.

Sure, it’s not big. But it has a view of Mt. Rainier and the Thea Foss. You aren’t moving into this space with a pack of kids and a Subaru full of black labs, but it’s a start. A quick walk to Matador, Paddy Coynes, or maybe the office. It could work…

Listed with John L Scott for $170k

Thank you, Marguerite

26. March 2008, 09:36 Comment [6]

We heard from a few folks that a $1.2 million condo wasn’t actually the “On the Market” you wanted this week. After all, there have been a lot of homes hitting the MLS lately that are under $200k. Some are a bit scary. But some are quite interesting… at least from the comfort of our office. For example, this historic 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1450 square foot home on South 34th street appeared at a mere $165k.

You know, it’s a decent looking place and there are views out toward the city. Downtown Tacoma is right down the hill. Hmmm…..

Listed with Executive Real Estate Inc.
(warning, the link may not play well with Firefox)

Here’s the same listing via Windermere

Thank you, Marguerite

19. March 2008, 13:02 Comment [13]

We know of at least a few of you looking for a condo right now. So, just to let you know, the first unit from 302 Stadium Way appeared on MLS today. 2 bedrooms. 2.5 bath. 1800 square feet. Overlooking the Stadium bowl. Yeah, you need a decent corporate salary, family trust fund, and/or a rock star record deal to buy in – but why consider practical details like that? It’s a great neighborhood and comes with views!

Listed with KCS Properties for $1.15 million

Previously on Exit133

Thank you, Jake

17. March 2008, 21:32 Comment [6]

Would you invest in land on the UWT footprint? Here’s a bit of land that showed up on the market yesterday. 13,800 square feet of land on two parcels. The property is across the street from the infamous Fawcett House site in an area that should some day become part of the University. It’s that “some day” part that gets folks in trouble…

On the other hand, these price escalations are going to make it rather expensive for the university some day. These lots sold for $203k in 2004 and are now on the market for $960k. Who’s in?

Listed with Windermere

Thank you, Jake

11. March 2008, 06:50 Comment [3]

The Ansonia, one of the Stadium District’s grandest classic apartment buildings, is starting to appear on MLS. When it was built in 1914, the Ansonia was the latest high end apartment to be built in Tacoma. It boasted of its luxury appointments and security. “Burglar-Proof Vaults”. Every apartment had a safe. We seem to remember a story from somewhere about fur storage in the basement. Ahhh… that was a different era.

Now, the building is has gone condo. We could visit the sales center back in 2006… but now in 2008, with a half dozen or so units on the market, what do we see? 2 bedroom – 2 bath, 1267 square feet for $350k. At the other end of the spectrum is a 3 bedroom – 2 bath with 1867 square feet for $1.15 million.

We do like the neighborhood…

Listed with Windermere

Thank you, Jake

3. March 2008, 16:09 Comment [4]

In our previous On the Market posts, we’ve tended toward single family homes and condos. Maybe you need a few more… rooms. Here are two places that just appeared on our radar. Interestingly, we know a lot of you that have lived here. Which places are these? The Parkside Apartments and the Victorian 4-plex next to it. Both buildings are located in the 200 block of South G Street across from Wright Park and in the shadow of Park Tower. The Parkside is 26 units of 1907 brick goodness… ahhh, how we love those classic apartments…

Both properties listed with Williams Properties LLC here and here for $2.75 million and $575k.

13. February 2008, 15:11 Comment [4]