Falling Water Washington July 25, 2019

Falling Water Living

Stunning home in sought after Falling Water community! The curb appeal will draw you into this home with vaulted ceilings, tons of natural light & open floor concept perfect for entertaining. Fenced back yard with patio and a charming garden space for your imagination. Master on main that includes a private 5 piece bath, walk-in closet, fireplace & walk out patio to enjoy coffee in your backyard that backs up to a greenbelt. Upstairs 3 bedrooms and huge bonus room.

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • 3,118 sq ft
  • 7,000 sq ft lot
  • Built in 2006
  • 2-car attached garage

When the seller was dining out, they enjoyed eating at Burche to get a nice, juice local burger. They don’t just serve up burgers either! Get a plate of baby red potatoes with raclette cheese all melted and gooey served on top. You’re gonna need a drink to wash that down too.

Near this home you’ll find a few hiking trails close by. Victor Falls City Park is very popular in this area and is a 0.2 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking, nature trips, and bird watching. Another great place to get outdoors is the Fennel Creek Trail Head. It can often be tricky to locate since it’s located behind the Willow Brook neighborhood – just follow the paved road between two houses. The main trail starts along a beautiful boardwalk and then up a hill into a mile long trail.

21 minutes away along Lake Tapps, you’ll find 45 acre Allan Yorke Park – ball fields, boat launch, kayak  and paddle board rentals, fishing dock, playgrounds, skateboard park, swimming areas, tennis courts, about 1,000 feet of trails along the southeast corner of the park and a volleyball court. 

You’re just nine minutes from the Bonney Lake Village where you can find Fred Meyer and Safeway, Burche, Trapper’s Sushi, Happy Pho Time, Sumalee’s Thai Cuisine, Babalouie’s, Regal Cinema’s Tall Firs 10 Movie Theater, Home Depot and the brand new Costco! 

This location is perfect for commuters as it’s close to HWY 410.

CALL/TEXT Realtor, Shelley Heck at 414-745-4678 for more information.

 

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.

 

PuyallupShelley Heck Real Estate May 25, 2018

Hobby Lover’s Dream Property

Charming open concept home with remodeled, custom kitchen, bathroom vaulted ceilings, garden space, mudroom and laundry room with pantry off kitchen. Outbuildings, heated barn and shop, gazebo, possible additional living space and so much more. One of a kind property, meticulously maintained and loved! Possible rental income on property. Dahlia gardens, entertaining space and room to roam! A hobby lover’s dream property! Schedule an appointment to show right away!

  • 3 bedroom
  • 2 full bathrooms
  • 2,540 square feet
  • 26,572 square foot lot
  • 3-car garage
  • Built in 1947
  • Offered for $390,000

Do you need more Vitamin G in your life? We’ll you’ll get plenty here – G stands for greenery, and this property is plentiful in trees and plants. That’s the benefit of country living though; fresh air, wide-open spaces, a slower pace of life. What’s not to love?

The seller mentioned how much you’re going to love this home! – “ There’s lots of available space to do whatever. It’s a very peaceful farming area to live. The backyard is the jewel of the property. In the spring and summer it looks like a park. There’s a beautiful pond with koi fish, lots of room behind the barn for planting and a small greenhouse for starting up plants.”

PARKS –  There are a few local parks that provide lots of beautiful walks. The Orting Trail is paved from Puyallup to South Prairie and is a great trail for outings. Weaving through the valley it is a mostly flat trail. Parking is available at the Puyallup Trailhead, at two trailheads in Orting and at Orting Central Park. Swan Creek Park is a 373-acre greenspace with trails for walking & mountain biking, a community garden, wooded canyon & upland forests.

DINNER AND A MOVIE – The seller mentioned that they love to go to Point Ruston and have fish and chips and catch a movie. Point Ruston and Ruston Way have endless fish and chip options. The most popular and affordable is The Daily Catch, an extension of WildFin American Grill. You really can’t tell the difference between the halibut and cod, because they’re both battered and fried the same. The only difference is the price. A 2-piece cod and chips is $7.99 and a 2-piece halibut and chips is $12.99. The hardest decision is ketchup, tartar sauce out their homemade jalapeno aioli, all self serve.

SHOPPING – Find Fred Meyer and more just 6 minutes away on River Road. You can look forward to fresh summer fruits and vegetables from Sterino Farms, Valley Farms, Duris Cucumber Farm and Picha’s Berry Farm. Downtown Puyallup offers plenty of antique stores and shopping.

DO THE PUYALLUP – Twice a year you can look forward to the Spring and Summer Fair at the Washington State Fairgrounds, or as we like to say, “Do the Puyallup!” The Spring Fair runs April 19-22 – Motorsports Mayhem, attractions, rides, free music and entertainment, kid’s fun and it’s not a fair without some animals! The BIG Washington State Fair runs from August 31st – September 23rd – The 2018 concert and comedy line up is already in full swing with Florida Georgia Line, Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, comedians and more. The Rodeo is also a huge hit for fair goers. Don’t miss out on all things fair like the rides, free music and shows, all the show animals, arts and culture, the 700 shopping vendors and all the fair food you can eat. It’s customary for patrons to take a bag of Fair Scones home – just 11 miles away.

SWEET LITTLE SUMNER – A great little day outing for wonderful walking, shops and food is just 12 minutes away in the great little town of Sumner – the Rhubarb Pie Capital!

COMMUTE – This home is conveniently located to freeways – great for commuters with easy access to I-5 and 167!

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