Rockhood
$740,000List price
2 bed · 2 bath · 1,889 sq ft
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5115 Varco Road NE · Tacoma, WA 98422

Source: NWMLS · eXp Realty · Crystal Morena Espiritu #NWM2580705

About this home

Your nest on the hill awaits with views from every window to feed your soul. This stunning 1889 (finished square feet) 2 bed, 2 bath retreat features enormous decks designed to immerse you in breathtaking Puget Sound vistas and unforgettable evening sunsets. Nestled against a dramatic natural backdrop, the property boasts a high cliff in the backyard with a sweeping, expansive swath of usable land perched safely on the upper side, offering a unique private lookout, garden potential, or a tranquil escape among the trees. Inside, the light-filled layout includes a flexible second floor loft with easy potential to create an additional room, home office, or creative studio. The lower level of the home features a two-car garage with unfinished space for storage and a finished and heated hobby/craft room. Can it get any better, yes, it can with a fully paid for solar system that generates enough power to feed back to the city and get paid back. Experience the ultimate Pacific Northwest lifestyle where privacy, jaw-dropping western exposures, and endless potential seamlessly blend.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Contemporary
Stories
2 stories
Condition
Very Good
Year built
1999 (renovated 2004)
Building area
3,055 sq ft
Lot size
12,632 sq ft (0.29 acres)
County
Pierce
MLS #
NWM2580705

Interior

Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Hardwood, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Interior features
Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, Loft, Pantry, Security System, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Cement Planked
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Dead End Street, Paved
Topography
Partial Slope,Sloped,Steep Slope,Terraces
View
Sound
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
5
Garage
Yes (attached)
Covered spaces
3
Parking features
Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric, Natural Gas, See Remarks, Solar PV

Community & fees

Subdivision
Browns Point
Property tax
$7,662 (2025)

Transaction

Listed on
Sep 10, 2026
Days on market
10
Price per sq ft
$392
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, State Bond, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Schools

School district: Tacoma

Elementary
Browns Point
Middle
Meeker
High
Stadium High School
SchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 28% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: eXp Realty

Listing agent: Crystal Morena Espiritu.

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Data last updated 2026-09-14.