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$2,000 / Month

1542 S Oakes St

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Tacoma, WA 98405

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  • Square Feet

    480 sq ft

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$1,800 deposit, Available Now

Cozy Cabin-Style 1BR Home with Fenced Yard & Garden Beds – Available Now Rent: $2,000/month Deposit: $1800 Lease: 12 months Pets: 1 small–medium pet allowed (with approval) Enjoy the charm of this cozy cabin-style single-family home offering 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and 480 sq ft of comfortable living space. Perfect for someone seeking a private, low-maintenance home with unique character. Inside, you'll find a warm and inviting living room with an fireplace, a functional kitchen with electric stovetop and refrigerator, and washer and dryerincluded for your convenience. The bathroom features a relaxing clawfoot soaking tub with a stand-up shower attachment. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard—ideal for pets or outdoor relaxation. The property also includes a detached 1-car garage with a manual door, alley access, and additional storage space. In the front yard, enjoy five dedicated gardening beds ready for your personal touch. Conveniently located near freeway access and public transportation, making commuting easy while still enjoying a quieter setting. Features: 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom (480 sq ft) Fireplace Clawfoot soaking tub with shower Washer/dryer hookups Fully fenced backyard Detached 1-car garage + storage 5 front-yard gardening beds Lease Terms & Requirements: 12-month lease Tenant responsible for all utilities Lawn care must be maintained regularly 1 small–medium pet allowed (with deposit and approval) No smoking To Schedule a Showing: Please contact Sunshine

1542 S Oakes St is a house located in Pierce County and the 98405 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Tacoma School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $1,800

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

House Features

  • Fireplace
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Yard

Contact

  • Listed by Sunshine Beseau
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Neighborhood

Nestled along Puget Sound, Tacoma is a seaside city ideally located about halfway between Seattle and Olympia with about 30 miles to both. The city is actually named for Mount Rainier, which was originally called Takhoma. If you are looking at apartments in Tacoma, consider Central Tacoma -- it is located on the west side of Downtown, directly south of the University of Puget Sound. Central Tacoma is home to Cheney Stadium and several golf courses.

Life is easy in Central Tacoma -- Tacoma was named one of the most livable cities in the nation. It is also one of the most pedestrian-friendly, and it is home to Washington State's first electric light rail service. As for culture, Tacoma is home to the most museums in the state.

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Amenities
  • Fireplace
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Yard
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
UW Tacoma
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
University of Puget Sound
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Tacoma Community College
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Clover Park Technical College
Drive: 12 min 6.0 mi
1542 S Oakes St is within 5 minutes or 2.1 miles from University of Puget Sound. It is also near UW Tacoma and Tacoma Community College.
Schools
Bryant Montessori Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
105 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Tacoma include St Joseph, located 1.3 miles from 1542 S Oakes St. 1542 S Oakes St is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 23.9 miles or 37 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
St Joseph
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Hilltop District
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Convention Center/South 15Th
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
6Th Ave
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Tacoma General
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Tacoma Dome Station
Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
South Tacoma Station
Drive: 6 min 3.4 mi
Lakewood Station
Drive: 12 min 7.7 mi
Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station
 Drive: 45 min 28.8 mi
King Street (Seattle) Station
Drive: 46 min 34.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Seattle-Tacoma International
 Drive: 37 min 23.9 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1542 S Oakes St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
12th & Union Retail
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
6th & Alder Retail
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Tacoma Central
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
1542 S Oakes St has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 mile, which is about a 19-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Tacoma Nature Center
 Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Children's Museum of Tacoma
 Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Seymour Botanical Conservatory
 Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Foss Waterway Seaport
 Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Ruston Way Park
 Drive: 10 min 3.5 mi
1542 S Oakes St has 5 parks within 3.5 miles, including Tacoma Nature Center, Children's Museum of Tacoma, and Seymour Botanical Conservatory.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
St. Joseph Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
St. Clare Hospital
Drive: 13 min 8.4 mi
St. Francis Community Hospital
Drive: 18 min 12.5 mi
1542 S Oakes St has 3 hospitals within 12.5 miles, the nearest is St. Joseph Medical Center which is 1.4 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
McChord Air Force Base
Drive: 17 min 9.8 mi
Camp Murray Washington
Drive: 19 min 12.0 mi
Fort Lewis
Drive: 33 min 17.3 mi
1542 S Oakes St has 3 military bases within 17.3 miles, the nearest is McChord Air Force Base which is 9.8 miles away and a 17 minute drive.

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