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About this home
Tucked along a quiet street in coveted Old Town, this exquisite English Tudor seamlessly blends timeless architectural character with thoughtful modern upgrades. A covered porch opens to a spacious entry showcasing unpainted millwork, intricate crown molding, original door knobs, beautiful light fixtures and oak hardwoods throughout the formal spaces. The living room features a gas fireplace with original tiled hearth and solid mahogany mantle, while French doors open to a charming study with custom built-ins. Across the entry, the formal dining room is ideal for entertaining. The light-filled kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless appliances, a breakfast nook with classic built-ins and French door to an expansive deck. A beautifully updated powder room completes the main floor. Upstairs are four generous bedrooms and two renovated full baths, including a primary suite with private balcony overlooking the fully fenced backyard. The extensively renovated lower level offers a large family room, remodeled 3/4 bath, new laundry room and abundant storage. Significant improvements include a whole-house PEX repipe, rewiring with new electrical panel, new water heater, restored chimney, resurfaced decks with new railings and a beautifully rebuilt 2-car detached garage. A rare combination of historic character, modern comfort and sophisticated Old Town living.
Old Town, located between Commencement Bay and the Stadium District, is a historic and waterfront Tacoma neighborhood with bluff-top views and a working-port edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around North 30th Street and Starr Street, where low-slung storefronts, coffee counters, and neighborhood bars set a steady, walkable rhythm. The Spar Tavern anchors the social scene, while Job Carr Cabin Museum and the Old Town Dock tie daily life to Tacoma’s earliest shoreline stories. Homes lean Craftsman and early 20th-century cottages, with stair streets and pocket viewpoints. Ruston Way’s promenade frames the waterline, and the bay’s light shapes the pace year-round.
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Market insights
15 Orchard Rd · $1,300,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 21 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.8%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,300,000
Median sale price in this area is $598,013. (54% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
30% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Dining room
Fireplace
Walk-in closet(s)
Water heater
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms (all on upper level)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 three-quarter bathroom
1 half bathroom
2 bathtubs
3 showers
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Water heater located in basement (electric)
Flooring
Ceramic tile
Engineered hardwood
Hardwood
Laminate
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Heat pump (heating and cooling)
Exterior features
Deck
Partially fenced yard
Garden space
Cable TV and high-speed internet available
Propane on site
Curbs and paved frontage
Level and terraced topography
Has view
Home design
Single-family detached residence
Two levels with finished daylight basement
Main-level entry
Faces west
Parking
Detached garage (approximately 400 sq ft)
2 covered parking spaces
Driveway and off-street parking
Security
Partially fenced
Construction
Built in 2002 (effective year)
Stucco and wood exterior
Composition roof
Poured concrete foundation
Utilities
Electric energy source
Public water (Tacoma Public Utilities)
Sewer connected (Tacoma Public Utilities)
Power provided by Tacoma Public Utilities
Financial info
Listing terms: Cash or Conventional
Other
Zoning: UR1-VSD 25
Lot size approximately 0.1435 acres (irregular)
Lot size source: Public records
Electricity and solar
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This district is intended primarily for residential development including a range of dwellings and housing types reasonably compatible with the scale (size, width and height) of detached houses and reflecting residential patterns such as pedestrian orientation, yards, and space between buildings. Other compatible uses include residential businesses and community facilities including parks, schools and religious facilities. The district is characterized by lower activity levels, limited vehicular traffic, trees and other green features, and complete streets supporting transportation choices. The UR-1 District is generally located 0.125-mile or more from Centers, Corridors, parks and schools.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Other
Golf related
Jan 28, 2026 • Final
Residential alteration
Remove rotten materials from the roof and replace damaged plywood with oriented strand board sheeting. The existing wall framework remains in place.
Remodel
Jan 27, 2026 • Active
Residential new building
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 87° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Tacoma, WA • 98406
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 1.7 hours in December, placing it below the
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Redfin Estimate for 15 Orchard Rd
$1,300,285
$285 over list price of $1.30M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $820K to $1.6M.