North Tacoma Real Estate

The Pierce County city of Tacoma is located on Commencement Bay along the southeast shore of Puget Sound. Just 25 miles south of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Tacoma is easily accessible via Interstate 5, Interstate 705, and many state highways.

North Tacoma real estate is in high demand, especially with former Seattleites who have been priced out of the King County markets. Housing prices in North Tacoma start around $140,000. The average sales price for a home or condo was $326,498 in North Tacoma. When shopping around, home buyers soon realize that a home in Seattle – just 28 miles away – might cost $100,000 more than a comparable home in North Tacoma!

Many North Tacoma homes have panoramic views of the Sound, the surrounding mountains, or the Tacoma Narrows. Architectural styles are diverse, from 1900's box houses and Craftsman-style bungalows to Victorian manors and brick Tudors. There are historic buildings and old-growth trees here, and most of the landscape is beautifully manicured.

North Tacoma residents are happy to say they live in “America's #1 Wired City.” In 1998, at the start of the technology boom, Tacoma installed a high-speed fiber optic network throughout the entire city. Many regional, national, and international companies have taken advantage of this capability by opening offices in Tacoma, generating jobs and growth.

The arts are alive and well in this fair city, exposing North Tacoma residents to the symphony, the opera, museums, and other forms of cultural entertainment. Boating, skiing, hiking, and biking are a sampling of the outdoor recreation that is available and Tacoma is home to one of the largest urban parks in the United States: Point Defiance Park, which includes the Port Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and Fort Nisqually. Also of note is the 15-story Tacoma Dome that hosts a variety of events from sports and concerts to boat shows and expos.

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