Welcome to low-maintenance Fircrest living where your backdrop is trees, not neighbors. 129 Birch St is a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome with 1,708 square feet in The Commons at Fircrest, offered at $499,999.
It’s an end unit with one owner since it was built in 2003, and this is the first time it has ever been on the market. If you’ve been looking for a way into Fircrest for under $500K, this is it. Take the tour in my video below, then read on for the details.
Backed by Trees, Not Neighbors
As an end unit, the home shares just one wall, and the back of the property faces a peaceful, protected greenbelt instead of another row of homes. The bright kitchen opens to a private back balcony, the spot for your morning coffee, and there’s a patio below.
Windows on more than one side keep the main living space bright, even on our gray winter days.
Fresh, Updated, and Move-In Ready
Inside, you’ll find new flooring and fresh paint throughout. The main floor is open, with the kitchen, dining, and family room flowing together, and a gas fireplace that makes those dark November evenings feel cozy.
It’s been well cared for by one owner for 23 years. It’s quiet, spacious, and ready for you to move in.
A Main-Floor Bedroom That Works Hard
Here’s the room people don’t expect in a townhome: a full bedroom on the main level. Use it as a dedicated home office, a guest suite, or a main-floor living option for someone who’d rather not climb stairs every day.
Two Primary Suites Upstairs
Upstairs, the layout really shines. There are two generous primary suites, each with its own private bath, so nobody fights over the good bedroom. The laundry is on the same floor as the bedrooms, right where you want it.
This layout is a great fit for co-buyers, roommates, or healthcare professionals working in the area who want their own space.
Built for Life in the Northwest
The exterior combines fiber cement, wood, and stone. Fiber cement is exactly what you want in our wet climate because it holds paint and doesn’t rot.
The double-deep garage fits two cars tandem, or one car plus room for bikes, kayaks, or a small gym. The HOA is about $146 a month and covers front yard maintenance, the common areas, and the neighborhood park.
Minutes to Everything
The home is served by the University Place School District. As always, confirm boundaries directly with the district.
- Chambers Bay Golf Course and local parks
- JBLM and the major Tacoma hospital networks
- Target, Home Depot, and everyday shopping
- Quick access to Highway 16 and I-5, with the Narrows Bridge to Gig Harbor about 15 minutes away
Want the full picture of the town? Read my guide to living in Fircrest, WA.
My Investor Take
One owner, 23 years, and it’s been kept clean. At $499,999, it works out to about $293 a square foot, while the median home value in Fircrest is around $615,000. Townhomes in The Commons at Fircrest move. I recently went pending on one and sold another a couple of months ago.
If you want a Fircrest address and University Place schools for under $500K, this is how you get there.
See It in Person
Homes in Fircrest don’t come up often, and they don’t sit long. See all the photos and details, then reach out for a private showing.
Contact Lianne Hall at 253-853-6200. Listed by Lianne Hall, Paramount Real Estate Group. Listing availability, price, and terms are subject to change.