Property Attributes
- ID#2559981
- TypeSingle Family
- CountyPIERCE
- CityTacoma
- AreaBrowns Point
- NeighborhoodBrowns Point
- Zip98422
- StyleContemporary
- Year Built1975
- Taxes$ 8792
- Price$ 849,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2300
- Lot Size0.4016 Acres
Data Source:
Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
Property Description
Panoramic Puget Sound view home in upper Browns Point! Look out to the islands, Pt. Defiance, the Olympic Mountains, & Tacoma's City lights. The split-level layout immediately invites you up to the stunning views & open-concept wood-burning fireside living room, kitchen & dining room. The full-length deck provides wonderful outdoor access to the view. With the full roof overhang, enjoy morning coffee with the birds singing, even if it rains. Spectacular sunsets year-round. The spacious kitchen was redesigned to capture the views & delight the soul while offering function, with abundant cabinets & beautiful soapstone countertops. The hardwood floors are hickory with a cherry wood border. The upper level has a spacious full bath & the primary bedroom with walk-in closet & Puget Sound view. The lower level offers 2 add'l bedrooms, a 2nd full bath, & a cozy gas fireside family room with custom wainscoting & outdoor access. Natural gas heat & central AC for year-round comfort. New roof in 2018. Ownership includes membership access to the BPIC (Browns Point Improvement Club), which offers community center activities & private event opportunities, Lighthouse Park, a private boat ramp, & beach access. This .40-acre property is terraced, with sprinkler-system areas for easier care. Drive right up to your 500 sq.ft. 2-car attached garage with shop & storage space, & enter the downstairs daylight, walk-out basement. There is parking for 4 cars above & add'l street-level parking below.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Browns Point Elementary School | Meeker Middle School | Stadium High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 7/25/2026 | Listed $849,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 2300 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air,Forced Air |
| Possession | Closing,Negotiable |
| Roof | Composition |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Double Oven,Refrigerator,Stove(s)/Range(s) |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Year Built | 1975 |
| View | Bay,City,Islands,Mountains,Sea,See Remarks,Sound,Territorial |
| Topography | Level,Steep Slope,Terraces |
| Levels | Multi/Split |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Community Features | Boat Launch,Club House,Park,Playground |
| County | Pierce |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Attached Garage | Yes |
| Subdivision Name | Browns Point |
| Facing Direction | West |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Special Listing Conditions | None |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | GPS friendly! From I-5,take exit 142B for WA-18 West. Drive west for 6.4 miles,then take a sharp right,turning off Slayden Rd. and onto Varco Rd. NE. Home is on the right. |
| High School | Stadium |
| City | Tacoma |
| Entry Location | Split |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| High School District | Tacoma |
| MLS Area | 94 - Browns Point |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 17494 |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan |
| Elementary School | Browns Point |
| Land Lease Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 8792.32 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Meeker |
| Property Condition | Good |
| Public Remarks | Panoramic Puget Sound view home in upper Browns Point! Look out to the islands,Pt. Defiance,the Olympic Mountains,& Tacoma's City lights. The split-level layout immediately invites you up to the stu |
| Virtual Tour | https://teamredrealestate.my.canva.site/video-tour-5027-varco-rd-ne-tacoma |
| Structure Type | House |
| Building Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Water Company | Tacoma Public Utilities |
| Property Style | 14 - Split Entry |
| NWM_ShowMapLink | Yes |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Dbl Pane/Storm Window,Dining Room,Fireplace,Water Heater |
|---|---|
| Basement | Finished |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile,Hardwood,Carpet |
| Total Fireplaces | 2 |
| Fireplace Features | Gas,Wood Burning |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Total Baths | 2 |
| Bedrooms Possible | 3 |
| Water Heater Type | Natural Gas |
| Water Heater Location | Garage |
| Fireplaces Upper | 1 |
| Fireplaces Lower | 1 |
| Power Production Type | Electric,Natural Gas,Wood |
| Bedrooms Lower | 2 |
| Bedrooms Upper | 1 |
| Baths Full Upper | 1 |
| Baths Full Lower | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Cement Planked |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Attached Garage |
| Lot Features | Dead End Street,Paved |
| Water Source | Public |
| Total Parking | 7 |
| Inclusions | Dishwasher(s),Double Oven,Leased Equipment,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s) |
| Foundation Details | Poured Concrete,Slab |
| Building Area Total | 2300 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.4016 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Covered Spaces | 2 |
| Irrigation Water Rights Y/N | No |
| Site Features | Cable TV,Deck,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,Sprinkler System |
| Parking Uncovered Total | 5 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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$ 560,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 2,114 SqFt
- Rooms
- 5 Beds + 2 Baths
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$ 589,950
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 1,666 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 2.5 Baths
Listed by: Terrafin
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$ 1,895,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 4,144 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 4.5 Baths
Listed by: Keller Williams Realty PS
Tacoma
$ 770,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 2,501 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 3 Baths
Listed by: Real Broker LLC
Tacoma
$ 848,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 1,988 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 2.5 Baths
Listed by: Windermere Abode
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$ 799,950
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 1,744 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 2 Baths
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$ 824,950
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 2,772 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 2.5 Baths
Listed by: Real Broker LLC
Tacoma
$ 1,325,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 3,192 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 2 Baths
Listed by: Windermere Real Estate/East
Tacoma
$ 585,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 1,622 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 2.5 Baths
Listed by: Keller Williams Realty
Tacoma
$ 1,285,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 2,136 SqFt
- Rooms
- 2 Beds + 2.5 Baths
Listed by: Better Properties Soundview
Tacoma
$ 1,200,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 3,184 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 3.5 Baths
Listed by: John L. Scott Des Moines
Tacoma
$ 1,200,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 3,184 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 3.5 Baths
Listed by: John L. Scott Des Moines