Two-story wood-sided home built on sloping lot located in Oakbrook subdivision, 1966. This home at 7812 Emerald Dr. S.W. came equipped with second-story deck and patio beneath and would enjoy the cool shade of many fir trees. A young Andrew Mitchell peers over the solid wall separating the property from its neighbors. Oakbrook enjoyed a large private park with Olympic-sized swimming pool and tennis courts. Coming soon would be the Oakbrook Golf & Country Club. The subdivision was located five minutes from the Lakewood Center/Villa Plaza shopping centers and only 15 minutes from downtown Tacoma. According to a News Tribune ad on March 13, 1966, homes were priced from $19,000 to $35,000. Photograph ordered by Oakbrook Realty. (Additional identification provided by a reader)

Houses--Lakewood--1960-1970; Patios--Lakewood; Mitchell, Andrew;