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$3,000 /month

5321 N 42nd St, Tacoma, WA 98407

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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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Property Address:
5321 N 42nd St,
Tacoma, WA 98407
Listed by
Keyrenter | Keyrenter Tacoma Property Management
Phone Number: (253) 553-3242
More Information:
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Area Scores

Walkability

Fairly walkable50 / 100

Transit

Limited public transit30 / 100

Driveability

Moderately drivable70 / 100

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable50 / 100

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Soundscore

Active78 / 100

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Travel and Transit

Commuter Rail
14 min Drive
Commuter Rail
15 min Drive
Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority Rail
Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International
45 min Drive
Seattle-Tacoma International

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

7 rating

Point Defiance Elmentary School

Grades K-5

Public

8 rating

Downing Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

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Arcadia Montessori Pre-School

Grades PK-5

Private

4 rating

Truman Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

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St. Patrick Catholic School

Grades PK-8

Private

4 rating

Dr. Dolores Silas High School

Grades 9-12

Public

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Covenant High School

Grades 9-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

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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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