North Tacoma Midcentury Home Near Point Defiance

Active Since September 24, 2026

A North Tacoma Midcentury Home with History, Heart & Room to Grow

5538 N 43rd St, Tacoma, WA 98407

$725,000

4 bed / 1.5 bath / 2,652 sq. ft.

There’s something special about a home that has been updated without losing the details that made it interesting in the first place.

At 5538 N 43rd St in North Tacoma, this 4-bedroom home has the kind of authentic midcentury character that’s increasingly hard to find. Original wood cabinetry, refinished hardwood floors and the natural stone entry and fireplace give the home warmth and personality from the moment you walk in.

But what really stands out here is the level of care that went into the improvements.

The sellers envisioned this as their forever home, so they invested not only in what you can see, but also in the infrastructure behind the walls. Milgard windows, a Lennox furnace and heat pump, updated electrical and PEX plumbing, insulated Clopay garage doors and Therma-Tru entry doors are among the improvements already completed.

Material choices throughout the home were equally thoughtful, including natural Marmoleum flooring and non-toxic paint. The kitchen features Bosch appliances, while Toto and Kohler fixtures were selected for the bathrooms.

It’s a home that still feels distinctly midcentury without asking its next owner to take on decades of deferred maintenance just to enjoy it.

More Space Than You Might Expect

At 2,652 square feet, there’s already plenty of room to settle in, but the expansive unfinished basement creates another layer of possibility.

Tall ceilings and generous unfinished space could work beautifully for a workshop, studio, home gym, storage or future finished living space. Professional basement water mitigation has also been completed and includes a transferable warranty.

For buyers who want a home they can continue shaping over time, that flexibility matters.

An Oversized Corner Lot in North Tacoma

Outside, the oversized corner lot gives you something that can be difficult to recreate in an established Tacoma neighborhood: space.

There’s room to garden, gather with friends, let kids play or simply enjoy having some breathing room around the house. The property may also offer future DADU possibilities, giving buyers another option to explore depending on their long-term plans and applicable city requirements.

It’s easy to picture summer dinners outside, a garden that gets a little bigger every year or a quiet morning coffee before heading down to Point Defiance.

One of the Best Parts? The Location.

Living in North Tacoma puts some of the city’s most-loved places within minutes of home.

Point Defiance Park offers wooded trails, waterfront access and Owen Beach. Head toward Point Ruston for restaurants and the waterfront promenade, or over to the Proctor District for coffee shops, neighborhood shopping, dining and the farmers market.

That combination of established neighborhood character, access to nature and nearby places to actually spend your time is a big part of why people love living in North Tacoma.

This home brings together authentic midcentury character, meaningful improvements, a large corner lot and an incredibly convenient North Tacoma location.

It has history. It has room for what comes next. And, most importantly, it feels like a home that has been genuinely cared for.

If you have questions about 5538 N 43rd St, the improvements that have been made or what living in North Tacoma is like, reach out to schedule a private tour.