Fircrest Townhome Under $500K: 129 Birch St Backs to Trees, Not Neighbors
A 3-bed, 2.5-bath end-unit townhome in The Commons at Fircrest with two primary suites, a main-floor bedroom, new flooring, and a greenbelt view, offered at $499,999.
A 3-bed, 2.5-bath end-unit townhome in The Commons at Fircrest with two primary suites, a main-floor bedroom, new flooring, and a greenbelt view, offered at $499,999.
Fircrest is the small town between Tacoma and University Place most relocating buyers have never heard of. Here’s what living there is really like, plus a townhome that gets you in for under $500K.
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A waterfront home or a home overlooking the golf course? If you’re considering luxury real estate in Gig Harbor and nearby Port Orchard, both can be appealing. But the same purchase budget can lead to very different daily lives. Around the $2 million price point, the decision becomes especially interesting. You may be comparing a
At first glance, 1447 Cherry Avenue offers everything many buyers hope to find in Fircrest: a spacious layout, flexible living areas, a fenced outdoor space, and a convenient location in The Commons at Fircrest. But one feature makes this property especially memorable—an oversized garage that is anything but ordinary. With approximately 800 square feet, two
A $1.5 million home-buying budget can create dramatically different opportunities depending on where you shop in Western Washington. In Gig Harbor, where the average home value is about $825,000, that budget places a buyer well above the broader market and may open the door to acreage, water access, a view, or a custom home. Take
Western Washington housing headlines seem contradictory right now. One report suggests Seattle home values are slipping. Another shows Pierce County prices gaining. National data points to another month of annual price declines. So, is the Western Washington housing market heading for a crash? The short answer is no—the market is rebalancing, but it is also
New construction in Gig Harbor often means choosing between contemporary design and room to breathe. At 5505 78th Ave NW, you do not have to make that tradeoff. Set on 7.11 acres in the Artondale area, this newly completed home pairs a warm modern interior with wooded privacy, territorial views, and the kind of outdoor
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Finding a home that balances daily convenience with natural peace isn’t always easy, but 3611 135th Street NW delivers exactly that. Situated in desirable Gig Harbor, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home offers 2,050 square feet of comfort, privacy, and thoughtful updates. A Refreshing Interior with Room to Breathe From the moment you arrive, the