5209 Varco Road NE · Tacoma, WA 98422
Source: NWMLS · Icon Group · Lowell Morrison #NWM2597044
About this home
Discover the best of Pacific Northwest living in this beautifully updated Northeast Tacoma home, where breathtaking Puget Sound views take center stage. Thoughtfully refreshed throughout, the home combines modern finishes, inviting living spaces, and a remarkable setting that makes every day feel like a getaway.Step onto the front deck and take in the ever-changing scenery of the Sound. Watch boats pass by, enjoy your morning coffee against a backdrop of sparkling water, or gather with friends as the evening sky transforms over the waterfront. For an even more spectacular perspective, head up to the property's unique eagle's nest, an elevated retreat designed to showcase the surrounding views. It's the perfect place to unwind and appreciate the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.Inside, extensive updates create a fresh, move-in-ready feel, allowing you to spend less time planning projects and more time enjoying your new home. Whether you're entertaining guests or settling in for a quiet evening, the property offers a welcoming escape from the everyday. Separate primary entrances make this home ideal for passive income or multi-generational living. Conveniently located near Browns Point Lighthouse Park, waterfront recreation, and local amenities, this home brings together thoughtful updates, a distinctive outdoor experience, and views that truly steal the show. Come experience it for yourself!
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- 1 Story
- Stories
- 1 story
- Year built
- 1946
- Lot size
- 13,939 sq ft (0.32 acres)
- County
- Pierce
- MLS #
- NWM2597044
Interior
- Heating
- Fireplace Insert, Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Fireplace
- 2 · Electric, Gas
- Interior features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Wood, Wood Products
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Dead End Street, Paved
- Topography
- Partial Slope,Terraces
- View
- Mountains, Sound, Territorial
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Garage
- Yes (attached)
- Covered spaces
- 2
- Parking features
- Driveway, Attached Garage, RV Parking
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Power
- Electric, Natural Gas
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Browns Point
- Property tax
- $1,056 (2025)
Transaction
- Listed on
- Oct 23, 2026
- Days active
- 10
- Price per sq ft
- $323
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2004-12-10
- Sold$370,000
Schools
School district: Tacoma
- Elementary
- Buyer To Verify
- Middle
- Buyer To Verify
- High
- Stadium High SchoolSchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 28% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Icon Group
Listing agent: Lowell Morrison.
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Data last updated 2026-10-31.