Melanie Johndrow | Real Estate Broker

Melaine Day (Johndrow)

253.226.3683

pcchefmel@hotmail.com

As a Washington native and growing up in the small town of Harrington (10 in my graduating class),  I continued on to Pullman and graduated from WSU with a BA degree in Hotel /Restaurant Management.  For many years I enjoyed the Lakeland Hills Community and all it has to offer, but now call the beautiful Lake Tapps area HOME.  

Prior to entering real estate, I have spent the past nine years in the hospitality industry as a Senior Events Manager with Hilton Hotels.  My passion and dedication to remaining current in an industry that is ever changing was recognized in both 2013 & 2018 when I received the Manager of the Quarter award.  With the continued motivation to produce optimal outcomes, I was again recognized as Manager of the Year in 2018.   As I transition my passion for people and take on this new endeavor of a real estate agent, I will strive daily to provide the highest possible standards of service to every transaction. 

In my free time, I take pride in watching the success of my two beautiful, now adult, daughters.  I also enjoy gardening and working outside in the sun, camping, boating/fishing, & spending time with family and friends.

Real estate is a powerful thing.  Where you live becomes the center of your universe:  your "home base" and a place where memories are made.  Even an investment property can have a profound effect on your life story--when chosen correctly.  It becomes long-term financial freedom and a vital part of your portfolio.

 

New Listings:

$545,000
2576063 MLS
HOUSE HACKER or INVESTOR SPECIAL ON HILLTOP! It has been maintained incredibly well by the owner for over 20 years. Nearly $70,000 in recent improvements! New roof $17k, exterior paint $17k, lower unit remodel $31k & new alley gate $3245. Rare, high quality duplex where the big-ticket work has already been done. Perfect first rental property or if looking to expand your current portfolio. Both apartments are 2-bed, 1-bath units with access to shared laundry. Main level unit lease exp OCT 1, 2026. Upstairs tenant is MTM. Both have been served $50 increase notices effective NOV 1, 2026. Opportunity to recapture w/s/g via RUBS. Gated, off-street parking available. For the owner-occupant, live in one unit while the second unit helps offset your housing costs, the classic house-hack strategy with the added benefit of owning a property with strong long-term investment potential. The location is another major asset. Situated near the heart of Tacoma, residents enjoy convenient access to Downtown, UW Tacoma, employment centers, dining & public transportation. Beer lovers: the duplex is on the same street as E9 Brewing & Redd Dog Brewing! Nearby transit options for residents commuting throughout Tacoma & the South Sound. This property is ready for its next owner to enjoy rather than inherit a heavy cap ex/renovation list. Easy to self-manage. Seller's exit is your gain. Lot may accommodate future DADU development. Buyer to verify measurements, zoning, rents & financing eligibility.

2346 Fawcett Avenue, Tacoma

Courtesy of Multifamily Properties

$1,275,000
2582595 MLS
The offering consists of two separate structures on a single 4,800 square foot NR3 zoned parcel. A two bedroom house built in 1946 sits at the front of the property, and a standalone duplex built in 1988 sits behind it, containing two more two bedroom/one bathroom units. Total net rentable area is 2,340 square feet across the three units, with an additional 720 square feet of unfinished basement beneath the house. Each unit is a two bedroom, one bathroom layout with a dedicated storage locker and its own full size washer and dryer. Both duplex units are vacant and ready for occupancy. Both interiors have been freshly painted and have new vinyl plank flooring, new carpet, new window blinds, and the appliance package in the upper unit (unit B) is new. Hot water tanks were replaced in 2023 and 2024. The property also works for an owner user, who can occupy a duplex unit at closing. The house sits on 720 square feet of unfinished basement with a dedicated entry, good ceiling height, and a sewer line that runs down rather than out through a sidewall, which allows a bathroom to be added at the lower level without sacrificing space. A buyer can finish the basement as additional living area for the house or pursue the addition of a fourth unit. The parcel is zoned NR3, which allows four units on the site. A buyer is to research and confirm the viability of these options to its own satisfaction, including with the appropriate City of Seattle zoning and construction departments.

5911 SW Admiral Way, Seattle

Courtesy of Paragon Real Estate Advisors

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