This Mansion is a Time Capsule with Owner Financing
This house at 1001 N I Street in Tacoma was built in 1907. It’s a large single-family residence with seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The property spans 0.6 acres.
Specifications
- Address: 1001 N I Street, Tacoma, WA 98403
- Price: $3,500,000
- Sq. Ft: 12,809
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 7
- Year Built: 1907
- Lot Size: 0.60 Acres
- Stories: 4 (with elevator)
- Parking/Garage: 3 detached garage spaces
- Fireplaces: 6 (Gas, Wood Burning)
Big colonnade moment. Cream facade, tall white columns, lots of trim flex.

Rooftop terrace feels fancy and calm. Pale stone, classic-meets-modern lines.

Upstairs hallway is soft and bright. Creamy walls, lots of breathing room.

Round room with tall windows and floral wallpaper. Views doing all the work.

That dark stone fireplace is serious. Ironwork detail, perfect for cold nights.

Soft pink walls with crisp wainscoting. Sweet without going full cotton candy.

Pool table room! Lime felt, creamy coffered ceiling, everyone’s suddenly competitive.

Entry goes full drama. green damask walls, big contrast, instant formal vibes.

Wood paneling plus bold green floral paper. Old-school and kind of awesome.

Caramel coffered ceiling steals the show. Big room, lots of architectural detail.

Carved wood everywhere. Warm, moody, feels a storybook study.

Office goes heavy on the ceiling pattern. Rich tones, very executive energy.

Details
This property is the iconic Rust Mansion, offering owner financing and a chance to live with history. Spanning nearly 11,000 square feet across four elevatored floors, it has been meticulously renovated. The home features seven-plus bedrooms and a unique floor plan for its era. The main level includes open living spaces, two offices, a wood-clad dining room, and a kitchen. Downstairs, a ballroom with a billiards room and stage provides access to outdoor areas. The primary suite boasts an attached bath and sitting rooms, while the uppermost level contains four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and flexible space. The home is built with smart double-wall construction and offers views of the Sound. It includes a security system, a finished and partially finished basement, and is situated on a corner lot with a deck and rooftop deck. Major renovations occurred in 1961, and it has been on the market for 883 days.