Photo: Atomic Taco from Seattle, WA, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Pierce County · Western Washington
UNIVERSITY PLACE
Polished west-side suburb above the Narrows
Living in University Place
University Place is Tacoma's polished western neighbor: tree-lined subdivisions, the Chambers Bay golf course (host of the 2015 U.S. Open) with its three-mile waterfront loop, and a town-center core that keeps adding shops and restaurants. It's consistently one of the safest-feeling, most predictable markets in the county.
UP's location above the Narrows means Gig Harbor is one bridge away and Tacoma's amenities are ten minutes east. The University Place School District is a major driver for families.
*Figures are approximate estimates for orientation only. Contact James for current market data on University Place.
Why People Love It
- University Place School District
- Chambers Bay waterfront and golf
- Consistent, well-kept neighborhoods
What to Know Going In
- Limited inventory — small city, high demand
- Few large lots; suburban density
- Pricier than Tacoma next door
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