
5321 N 42nd St, Tacoma, WA 98407
What This House Offers
Welcome to 5321 N 42nd St, a beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home for rent in the heart of North Tacoma. This inviting 800 square foot home features... brand new laminate flooring, a cozy gas fireplace, a bright living room, a dedicated dining area, washer and dryer, and fresh exterior paint on both the home and detached garage. Be sure to ask about the home video tour and experience everything this move in ready home has to offer.
Situated on a huge corner lot, this property offers a large fully fenced backyard, spacious deck, sprinkler system, storage shed, and an oversized detached two car garage with shop space that is perfect for storage, hobbies, or projects. A private driveway, garage, and additional street parking provide plenty of parking options, while landscape maintenance is included twice a month by the owner for added convenience.
Enjoy living in one of Tacoma's most desirable neighborhoods with peek a boo views of the Puget Sound and incredible walkability. Just minutes from Ruston Way, Point Ruston, Point Defiance Park, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, the Proctor District, Tacoma Community College, the University of Puget Sound, Downtown Tacoma, JBLM, and SeaTac Airport, this home puts shopping, dining, parks, schools, and everyday conveniences right at your doorstep. Visit our website today to schedule your own private viewing!
HOME FEATURES:
• Home Video Tour:
• Huge corner lot
• Landscape maintenance provided 1st & 3rd week of every month by owner!
• Newly remodeled
• New laminate floors
• New exterior paint on house & garage
• Gas fireplace in living room
• Washer and dryer included
• Large fully fenced backyard
• Sprinkler system
• Deck
• Storage shed
• Large detached 2-car garage/shop area
• Driveway
• Garage
• Street parking
COMMUNITY FEATURES:
• Wonderful neighborhood in North Tacoma
• Peek-a-boo views of the Puget Sound
• Incredible walkability
• Ruston Way waterfront (2 minutes)
• Point Ruston entertainment, dining, & shopping (2 minutes)
• Vashon Island Ferry Terminal (5 minutes)
• Point Defiance State Park (5 minutes)
• Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (5 minutes)
• Point Defiance Elementary School
• Westgate shopping center (5 minutes)
• Proctor District dining, entertainment, & Farmer’s market (5 minutes)
• Truman Middle School (5 minutes)
• Silas High School (7 minutes)
• University of Puget Sound (7 minutes)
• Tacoma Community College (10 minutes)
• Tacoma Mall (15 minutes)
• Downtown Tacoma (15 minutes)
• JBLM (20 minutes)
• SeaTac Airport (30 minutes)
• Restaurants and grocery stores nearby
THE BASICS:
• Lease Term: 1 Year
• Pet Policy: Small dogs and cats allowed (2 pet per house/property maximum)
• Tenant responsible for utilities
• Landscaper provided by owner will visit 1st and 3rd weeks of every month
• Top floor of garage will be kept off-limits for owner storage
IMPORTANT THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:
• No smoking on the premises
• Application processing time is 1-3 business days.
• Please review Keyrenter's Application Criteria prior to applying.
• $50 N/R Application Fee per applicant 18 or older
• $30/Monthly Rental Admin Fee
• Renters & $100k General Limited Liability Insurance Required
• Security Deposit: $3,000
• $50 monthly pet fee + 1x $300 additional N/R fee per pet (if applicable)
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AMENITIES:
* Fenced Yard (Full)
* Laundry on-site
* Living Room
* Stove/Oven
* Dishwasher
* Refrigerator
* Cable Ready
* Deck
* Garage Opener
* Fireplace (Gas)
* Corner Lot
* Washer & Dryer
* Views
* Forced Air Heating
* Laminate Floor
* microwave
* shed
* Detached Garage
* patio
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Unit
- $3,000 / month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 800 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Home Features
- Dishwasher
- Fireplace
- Microwave
- Patio
- Range
5321 N 42nd St is a single-family home for rent in Tacoma, WA
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
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Tacoma, WA 98407
Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable50 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit30 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable70 / 100
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable50 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active78 / 100
Travel and Transit


Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Point Defiance Elmentary School
Grades K-5
Public
Downing Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Arcadia Montessori Pre-School
Grades PK-5
Private
Truman Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
St. Patrick Catholic School
Grades PK-8
Private
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Covenant High School
Grades 9-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
University of Puget Sound
Drive: 8 min (3 mi)
Tacoma Community College
Drive: 9 min (3.5 mi)
UW Tacoma
Drive: 13 min (5.5 mi)
Clover Park Technical College
Drive: 19 min (9.8 mi)
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 5321 N 42nd St proximity to 46th & Pearl St. Retail, Waterwalk At Point Ruston-Phase II, and The Waterwalk at Point Ruston. 46th & Pearl St. Retail is 0.6 miles away, and Waterwalk At Point Ruston-Phase II is within a 21 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 30, 5321 N 42nd St has limited public transit, including 10 transit stops within 38.9 miles. Transit options include Stadium District and Tacoma General.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 5321 N 42nd St are plentiful. Discover 4 parks within 2 miles, including Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Point Defiance Park, and Fort Nisqually Living History Museum.
Airports
Living in West End provides easy access to Seattle-Tacoma International, located just 45 minutes from 5321 N 42nd St.
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