Top 5 Features of This Welcoming 4-Bedroom, 1.5-Bath Home in Tacoma’s East Side 

Situated in a prime location on Tacoma’s East Side neighborhood, this 1,202-square-foot residence is the perfect starter home! In addition to 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, you’ll find inviting living spaces ready to be brought to life with your unique vision of home-sweet-home. Plus, this home even features updated windows, wood cabinets, granite tile counters, and tile floors. For those who love nature and spending time outside, this home is especially wonderful—not only do you have a backyard all to yourself, but you’re absolutely surrounded by parks, outdoor amenities, and plenty of opportunities to stay active! Located at 5717 E Roosevelt Avenue Tacoma, WA 98404 and merely minutes to shopping, dining, transit options and more, this home is listed for $365,000. 

Take a moment to explore this home’s top 5 features: 

1. Brimming with light-filled, welcoming living spaces.

Time spent at home is a joy thanks to this home’s inviting living spaces, and once you’ve infused each space with your own unique style, time spent at home is sure to become even more delightful! In the living room, a wood-burning fireplace with a floating hearth is accented by bricks that add instant coziness to the space; imagine snuggling up here this winter for movie nights! 

Even more space for gathering awaits in the spacious kitchen, where matching appliances, a stainless steel sink, large counters, and a pantry promise efficiency at every turn. A breakfast bar and informal dining room also ensure that serving up delicious homemade meals and entertaining guests are a breeze. 

2. Generous layout features 4 bedrooms, offering wonderful versatility. 

One of this home’s very best highlights is the fact that it offers so much flexibility. You’ll find 4 bedrooms (which includes an owner’s suite with a private half bath), and if you have an extra room (or a few), you can finally create that home office, home gym, play room, hobby space, or craft room that you’ve been dreaming about! Plus, a 1-car garage is ideal for parking, storage, or projects as well. 

3. Fenced backyard offers a quiet, serene outdoor setting. 

In the fully fenced backyard, another world of possibility is yours to explore. Here you’re nestled right alongside Swan Creek Park, so you have a tranquil view of lush greenery in addition to a private setting. You might choose to keep the backyard as a simple space for pets and little ones to play in, or you might decide to give it a makeover—the sky’s the limit! Build a deck, design landscaping and plant your favorite flowers, reinvigorate the garden area and grow fresh fruits and veggies… There’s room for it all! 

4. Surrounded by outdoor attractions. 

In addition to having your very own backyard retreat, this home is surrounded by local outdoor attractions. You’re right alongside Swan Creek Park, which is a 373-acre greenspace that includes a stream with salmon, a wooded canyon, forested areas, and paved and natural trails that guide you through it all. This home is also just steps away from the entrance to Tacoma’s Pipeline Trail, a 4.3-mile long trail that’s popular for walking, bicycling, etc. 

5. City conveniences and transit options are easily within reach. 

Living in Tacoma’s East Side neighborhood means that you’re surrounded by city amenities, and this particular location ensures you’re merely minutes from shopping, dining, and more. The Eastside Community Center is just a few blocks away which includes the Boys and Girls Club. When you need to go grocery shopping, for example, you’re just 5 minutes to Safeway, and you’ll find a huge variety of shops, eateries, local services, etc. less than 10 minutes from home.

Downtown Tacoma and Lincoln District are also close by, and those who commute are also sure to especially appreciate this location—you’re only 8 minutes to Interstate-5, and 10 minutes (or a 34-minute bus ride) to the Tacoma Dome Station where you can hop on the Sounder Train or a bus all the way into Downtown Seattle. 

Interested in learning more? Click here to view the full listing! You can also contact REALTOR® April Adams online here or give her a call/text at (253) 221-6338.