Quintessential North Tacoma charm just minutes from the University of Puget Sound, Proctor, Old Town, and waterfront. Ascend the front steps and be welcomed by a striking antique lion statue and inviting covered porch. Inside, timeless character shines through with original fir floors, rich woodwork, restored antique hardware, soaring ceilings, and the warmth of a true nineteen ten Craftsman. This home offers one thousand seven hundred seventy-two finished square feet, plus an eight hundred eighty-six square foot unfinished basement and a two hundred eighty-six square foot unfinished third story with interior staircase access—ready for storage, hobbies, or future potential. Major system updates include newer plumbing, electrical work, side sewer system, boiler, heated bathroom floor, and water main system, blending classic craftsmanship with modern peace of mind. Updated kitchen with gas cooktop. Upstairs, enjoy a private balcony off the bedroom. The mature backyard retreat is complete with a tranquil zen garden and paved back alley access. The twenty by twenty-four newer garage features two by six wall framing, its own electrical service panel (including a two hundred forty volt plug) and a nine-foot ceiling height clearance.