Lake Tapps June 13, 2019

Love Where You Live

Beautiful greenbelt home in The Estates. 5 bedrooms + large bonus room & rec room. Stunning, private master suite with 2 walk-in closets and 5 piece bathroom. New heat pump in 2017, new stainless steel kitchen appliances in 2017, sprinkler system & new water heater in 2019. Fully fenced, private back yard with beautiful views. Community park, close to Lake Tapps, minutes from shopping and restaurants and all within the Dieringer School District. Live where you play in the Estates!

  • 5 bedrooms
  • 2.75 bathrooms
  • 2,944 square feet
  • 7,140 square foot lot
  • 3-car attached garage
  • Built in 2007
  • Offered for $515,000

The seller of this home mentioned that they’re going to miss the pond behind the house because they enjoyed listening to the frogs. Also, their family walks to get breakfast treats or go play in the park.

Some things they’d like you to know is Stack 571 has some yummy food and drinks, Starbucks is dangerously close and their kids loved Legendary Doughnuts. They enjoyed living in this great neighborhood and the streets are often filled with kids playing together and enjoying the sunshine.

The park that the seller mentioned is the community playground and is just a minute away. This park has a single basketball hoop, playground equipment, a swing set, a couple of benches and an open grassy area for play.

Behind the home are a couple of trails that run along the edge of Lake Tapps – and if you’d like to enjoy more of the lake, it’s less than 4 miles away! The popular swimming and boat launch area is located on the north side of Lake Tapps. A largely undeveloped 135 acre site with approximately 10,000 feet of waterfront access including a sandy swimming area. North Lake Tapps County Park offers spectacular views of Mount Rainier to the south and is a great place for kids and adults to swim. The park has several amenities that include, barbeque grills, beach access, a boat ramp, picnic tables, trails, rest rooms and a seasonal concession stand. There’s also the Allan Yorke Park on the opposite side of the lake, as well as the Tapps Island Golf Course and the newly opened Island Lodge that offers deck seating, overlooks the water and has stellar mountain views.

Grab a nice dinner out at the Al Lago Restaurant – an Italian eatery with lake & mountain views also offering American fare plus a wine list & happy hour.

The Lakeland Towne Center  has a Haggen Food & Pharmacy, a UPS store, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, Solei Day Spa and a newly opened MOD Pizza and Stack 571 Burger and Whiskey Bar, The Rock, Puerto Vallarta and Hops N Drops.

If you’re looking for the best schools to send your kiddos to, you’re in luck. The Dieringer Schools District is highly rated. The rank second in 197 Washington school districts.

Are you looking to sell or buy a home? CALL/TEXT Realtor, Shelley Heck for more information at 253-230-2739.

 

Lake Tapps April 11, 2019

AT HOME IN THE ESTATES

 

Stunning move-in ready home with new paint, new carpet, new landscaping & one of the largest lots in the neighborhood backing up to a greenbelt. 5 bed with bonus room, living & family room. Spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Vaulted ceilings, tons of natural light & private, fenced back yard with patio perfect for summer BBQ’s. Beautiful quiet street, walking distance to neighborhood parks, restaurants & coffee shops all this in the Dieringer SD. Do not miss the virtual tour video.

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 3,208 square feet
  • 7,713 square foot lot
  • Built in 2008
  • 3 – car attached garage
  • Offered for $499,950

FROM THE SELLER

“I will miss seeing Mt. Rainer on a clear day, hearing the kids playing with the neighborhood crew in the cul-de-sac, working from my home-office on the main floor and feeling separated enough from the house to be productive, but close enough to give me comfort. Hanging Christmas lights across the cat-walk and transforming the living room into a two-story Christmas extravaganza. Enjoying quiet evenings in the backyard with friends, the abundance of storage space in every room and the feeling of home as I walked into the house every day.” – when asked what they’ll miss about the home.

“Absolutely, 100%, hands down will miss walking to Starbucks and Legendary Doughnuts on Christmas Eve with the neighbors and kids. Walking the Lakeland Hill and taking a detour to the various parks and playgrounds on the way home was always an added bonus for the kids. Heading into the Town Center any day of the week and knowing you would run into a friend or neighbor will be something I will remember and cherish long after this house sells.” – when asked about living in this location.

“There are too many places to name, but I will say that some of our most favorite and random evenings have begun at The Rock, Al Lago, Puerto Vallarta and Hops N Drops. And if I’m being honest, may or may not have ended with a quick dash through Taco Time.” – when asked about dining out near the home.

The Lakeland Towne Center  also has a Haggen Food & Pharmacy, a UPS store, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, Solei Day Spa and a newly opened MOD Pizza and Stack 571 Burger and Whiskey Bar.

Pack a picnic and head to Lake Tapps – less than 4 miles away! This popular swimming and boat launch area is located on the north side of Lake Tapps. A largely undeveloped 135 acre site with approximately 10,000 feet of waterfront access including a sandy swimming area. North Lake Tapps County Park offers spectacular views of Mount Rainier to the south and is a great place for kids and adults to swim. The park has several amenities that include, barbecue grills, beach access, a boat ramp, picnic tables, trails, rest rooms and a seasonal concession stand. There’s also the Allan Yorke Park on the opposite side of the lake, as well as the Tapps Island Golf Course and the newly opened Island Lodge that offers deck seating, overlooks the water and has stellar mountain views. Sunset Park – a 15-acre green space with a play area, skate park & picnic shelter, plus a basketball court & trails, just a mile away. Another park that locals enjoy is Game Farm Park. It’s a short 12 minute drive and offers a playground & walking trail, plus facilities for softball, soccer, tennis & basketball.

Are you looking to sell or buy a home? CALL/TEXT Realtor, Shelley Heck for more information at 253-230-2739.

 

Lake Tapps July 19, 2018

Custom Gem at The Estates


This is the home you’ve been waiting for! Many custom upgrades added by sellers. Feels like a custom home as you enter with the new hardwoods, fresh paint, high ceilings and recently remodeled kitchen & more. This is a home that stands out from the rest. New floors in 2017, kitchen cabinets professionally re-finished 6/2018, new granite slab, travertine back splash S/S appliances extended patio w/ Gazebo! 4 beds w/bonus room, loft & flex room on main floor! Move in ready and in Dieringer School District.

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2.75 bathrooms
  • 2,736 square feet
  • 4,950 square foot lot
  • Craftsman – a few custom remodels by owner though
  • 3 – car attached garage
  • Dieringer School District
  • Offered for $485,000

Walk, ride your bike or drive to the Lakeland Towne Center – less than a mile away you’ll find Legendary Doughnuts, Haggen Food & Pharmacy, The Rock Wood Fired Pizza, Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant, Ichi Teriyaki, Hop Jacks Restaurant, Sushi Konami, Starbuck, Menchie’s, Solei Day Spa, The UPS Store, Safari Nails, Regency Cleaners, Pet Pros, Starbucks, MOD Pizza and soon to be opening Stack 571.  

Pack a picnic and head to Lake Tapps – less than 4 miles away! This popular swimming and boat launch area is located on the north side of Lake Tapps. A largely undeveloped 135 acre site with approximately 10,000 feet of waterfront access including a sandy swimming area. North Lake Tapps County Park offers spectacular views of Mount Rainier to the south and is a great place for kids and adults to swim. The park has several amenities that include, barbeque grills, beach access, a boat ramp, picnic tables, trails, rest rooms and a seasonal concession stand. There’s also the Allan Yorke Park on the opposite side of the lake, as well as the Tapps Island Golf Course and the newly opened Island Lodge that offers deck seating, overlooks the water and has stellar mountain views. Sunset Park – a 15-acre green space with a play area, skate park & picnic shelter, plus a basketball court & trails, just a mile away. Another park that locals enjoy is Game Farm Park. It’s a short 12 minute drive and offers a playground & walking trail, plus facilities for softball, soccer, tennis & basketball.

If you’re looking for a fab craft beer selection in a rustic and comfortable space, visit  the Half Lion Brewery. And if you need some food to go with that cold one, they have a rotating selection of local food trucks that visit. Be sure to check their calendar to see what food truck will be present along with live music!

The sweet little city of Sumner is 13 minutes away and you’re going to love being able to visit here –  the Rhubarb Pie Capital! It’s called the Rhubarb Pie Capital because they really know how to honor rhubarb.The Sumner valley produces amazingly tall and thick rhubarb and they serve up some darn good Rhubarb pie, with the kind of pie crust that’s been handed down from generations of grandmas. Just head on over to the mom and pop operation  Berryland Cafe, if you want to know what an outstanding pie tastes like. If you’re a pie baker, start whipping yours up now for that blue ribbon and enter the Rhubarb Bake-Off at the Sumner’s Rhubarb Days in August. If pie eating is more your style, there’s a contest for that too.

If you’re looking for the best schools to send your kiddos to, you’re in luck. The Dieringer Schools District is highly rated. The rank second in 197 Washington school districts.

Are you looking to sell or buy a home? CALL/TEXT Realtor, Shelley Heck for more information at 414.745.4678.

 

Lake TappsShelley Heck Real Estate May 17, 2018

STUNNING CUSTOM HOME IN LAKE TAPPS

Stunning custom home in Dieringer School Districts! Home sits on 1+ acre, fenced and landscaped corner lot with mountain views from the second floor. Custom kitchen cabinets, granite slab, cozy family room with gas fireplace open to kitchen and dining space. Central A/C. 3-car attached garage with detached garage or shop wired for finishing possibly mother-in-law suite in loft. Upstairs Master with remodeled bathroom and four additional rooms all with closets and Jack and Jill bathrooms.  Sprinkler system and patio piped for gas for barbecuing.

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • 3,153 square feet
  • 44,149 square foot lot
  • 5 garages – 3 attached and 2 detached
  • Built in 2002
  • Dieringer School District
  • Offered for $695,000

After a busy week, you can enjoy a moment to sit down and look forward to the peaceful mornings on the patio; with a good cup of coffee to let your soul rest and ponder as the golden sun rises.

GET OUTDOORS – Pack a picnic and head to Lake Tapps – a quick drive away or you can walk or run to it, it’s only 1.4 miles! This popular swimming and boat launch area is located on the north side of Lake Tapps. A largely undeveloped 135 acre site with approximately 10,000 feet of waterfront access including a sandy swimming area. North Lake Tapps County Park offers spectacular views of Mount Rainier to the south and is a great place for kids and adults to swim. The park has several amenities that include, barbeque grills, beach access, a boat ramp, picnic tables, trails, rest rooms and a seasonal concession stand. There’s also the Allan Yorke Park on the opposite side of the lake, as well as the Tapps Island Golf Course. The seller mentioned that their kids enjoy going to Sunset Park – a 15-acre green space with a play area, skate park & picnic shelter, plus a basketball court & trails, just 4 miles away. Another park that locals enjoy is Game Farm Park. It’s a short 11 minute drive and offers a playground & walking trail, plus facilities for softball, soccer, tennis & basketball.

COFFEE AND DINING – I asked the seller, “If you were having lunch or dinner near your home, where would you go? And what’s your favorite menu item?” They said, “I would go to Al Lago and get bruschetta and wine.” It doesn’t get more simple and perfect than that! Al Lago Restaurant is an Italian eatery with lake & mountain views also offering American fare plus a wine list & happy hour. If you’re looking for great coffee, a beautiful atmosphere, super friendly staff & amazing  crepes, then check out Craft 19 Espresso + Creperie.  Try their yummy fruit crepe with margarita whip cream! For another not so generic coffee shop – give Urban Timber a whirl. It’s not just a coffee shop, they also serve wine, microbrews and organic, locally sourced food, all sourced from the PNW. Their beans are roasted locally by Dillanos in Sumner, just down the street from their flagship store.

MUSIC – You won’t have to go far to listen to live music outdoors this summer! The White River Amphitheatre is just 30 minutes away. Upcoming shows include Counting Crows, Pentatonix, Chris Stapleton, Foreigner and Lady Antebellum.

CITY OF SUMNER – The sweet little city of Sumner is 9 miles away and you’re going to love being able to visit here –  the Rhubarb Pie Capital! It’s called the Rhubarb Pie Capital because they really know how to honor rhubarb.The Sumner valley produces amazingly tall and thick rhubarb and they serve up some darn good Rhubarb pie, with the kind of pie crust that’s been handed down from generations of grandmas. Just head on over to the mom and pop operation  Berryland Cafe, if you want to know what an outstanding pie tastes like. If you’re a pie baker, start whipping yours up now for that blue ribbon and enter the Rhubarb Bake-Off at the Sumner’s Rhubarb Days in August. If pie eating is more your style, there’s a contest for that too.

The Buttered Biscuit is one of the best places to grab breakfast in downtown – it’s so popular that there’s often a line waiting to be seated. It’s not hard to see why with their big portions of filling, American comfort food in homey surroundings. No matter what you get off the menu, you must have a piece of their thick, warm cornbread with sweet cream.

Now, Sumner isn’t just all about delicious food, although it’s a pretty nice bonus to live so close to all these incredible, locally owned eateries. There are also a ton of locally owned shops too, all along Main Street. The most popular store in town though that out of towners even flock too is the Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse – a proud family owned and operated store. It’s the go-to place for artisan and leather furniture and unique home furnishing.

EDUCATION – If you’re looking for the best schools to send your kiddos to, you’re in luck. The Dieringer Schools District is highly rated. The rank second in 197 Washington school districts.

Are you looking to sell or buy a home? CALL/TEXT Realtor, Shelley Heck for more information at 414.745.4678.