3118 Deer Island Drive E · Lake Tapps, WA 98391
Source: NWMLS · RE/MAX Extra Inc. · Don M. Goethals #NWM2502647
About this home
Western exposure waterfront home on Deer Island in Lake Tapps offering incredible views, natural light and some of the warmest waterfront living in the area! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home blends classic character with thoughtful updates, featuring original hardwood floors in the bedrooms and an updated bathroom. Enjoy new laminate flooring throughout the living room, kitchen, and spacious family room, along with fresh interior paint and newer windows that enhance comfort and efficiency. The inviting living room showcases an electric fireplace, creating a cozy atmosphere year-round. The home also offers a generously sized updated bathroom and an oversized laundry room for added convenience. Step outside to a large covered patio—perfect for entertaining or relaxing while taking in the peaceful lakefront setting. Situated on a quiet dead-end road, this property provides privacy while remaining close to everyday amenities. Conveniently located near Sumner and Auburn train stations, schools, shopping, and Costco. Located on the westside of the lake, this home features a large lot with plenty of room to grow and the possibility of building a daylight basement or future additions to the home, plus a concrete pathway leading all the way to the lake for easy waterfront access. Complete with a detached oversized one-car garage and positioned as one of the best-priced homes on Lake Tapps, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy true waterfront living. A must-see!
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Mid-Century Modern
- Stories
- 1 story
- Condition
- Good
- Year built
- 1960 (renovated 1984)
- Lot size
- 15,804 sq ft (0.36 acres)
- County
- Pierce
- MLS #
- NWM2502647
Interior
- Heating
- Forced Air, Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- Ductless
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
- Fireplace
- 1 · Electric
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Wood
- Roof
- Flat, Torch Down
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Dead End Street, Paved
- Topography
- Level,Partial Slope
- View
- Lake
- Waterfront
- Yes
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 4
- Garage
- Yes
- Covered spaces
- 1
- Parking features
- Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Power
- Electric
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Deer Island
- Property tax
- $9,272 (2025)
Transaction
- Listed on
- Apr 6, 2026
- Days on market
- 167
- Price per sq ft
- $1,031
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA
- Possession
- Closing
More homes nearby
Schools
School district: Dieringer
- Elementary
- Dieringer Hs Elem
- Middle
- North Tapps Mid
- High
- Auburn Senior High SchoolSchoolDigger 1 star · Top 77% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: RE/MAX Extra Inc.
Listing agent: Don M. Goethals.
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Data last updated 2026-05-20.