About this home

Enjoy the ease of one-level living - where an exceptional North End lifestyle is just outside your door. Beautifully refreshed and move-in ready, this inviting 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home pairs classic character with thoughtful updates, including hardwood floors throughout much of the home, fresh interior paint, new carpet and vinyl, updated countertops and lighting, a beautifully remodeled main bath, newer electrical panel and water heater, and a new roof. The spacious living room is anchored by a wood-burning fireplace, while a versatile bonus room offers flexibility for a home office, guests, media, or play. Outside, the expansive, fully fenced backyard is a standout—offering wonderful space for gardening, entertaining, pets, or simply enjoying life outdoors. A patio, outbuilding, alley access, and potential space for a future garage add even more possibility. All of this just minutes from Point Defiance, Owen Beach, Point Ruston, the ferry, waterfront trails, and the zoo—an appealing combination of comfort, convenience, and the relaxed lifestyle that makes Ruston so special.

Location

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Basics

Property type: Single Family Residence
Style: 1 Story
Stories: 1 story
Condition: Very Good
Year built: 1968 (renovated 1988)
Lot size: 9,000 sq ft (0.21 acres)
County: Pierce
MLS #: NWM2592717

Interior

Heating: Ductless, Forced Air
Cooling: None
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Fireplace: 1 · Wood Burning
Interior features: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
Entry level: Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features: Wood, Wood Products
Roof: Composition
Foundation: Poured Concrete
Lot features: Alley, Paved
Topography: Level
Waterfront: No

Parking

Parking spaces: 1
Carport: Yes
Covered spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached Carport

Utilities

Water: Public
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Power: Electric

Community & fees

Subdivision: Point Defiance
Property tax: $5,793 (2025)

Transaction

Original list price: $600,000 (2.5% price cut)
Listed on: Oct 21, 2026
Days active: 19
Price per sq ft: $431
Listing terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Possession: Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2021-07-21: Sold$508,500
2013-03-19: Sold$175,000
2007-06-01: Sold$268,000

Schools

School district: Tacoma

Elementary: Point Defiance
Middle: Truman
High: Dr. Dolores Silas High School
SchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 60% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty

Listing agent: Shannon Bell-Peterson.

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Data last updated 2026-10-30.