University Place Real Estate

Officially incorporated in 1995, the relatively young Pierce County city of University Place is located southeast of Tacoma. The Puget Sound sits off of its western borders, offering University Place residents all of the benefits associated with waterfront living.

University Place has a population of more than 30,000, and the city is growing. Affordability makes is one of the reasons why. University Place real estate sales average in the mid $200,000's and there are many three-bedroom homes priced in this range. Four-bedroom homes with territorial views can be purchased for less than $350,000. The average single family home or condo sold for $307,680 in February 2006.

Convenient access to interstate 5 and Highway 16 creates a quick commute from University Place to Tacoma, Lakewood, Fort Lewis, and McChord AFB – all less than 10 miles away. Major industries within University Place include education, health, and social services along with retail sales.

University Place is extremely family and community friendly. City officials emphasize quality education, public safety, and economic growth. Annual events like the Curran Apple Orchard Cider Squeeze foster camaraderie among the residents. If you take a look at the University Place event calendar, a single month might offer youth activities, exercise classes, dance instruction, day trips such as a trek to the Woodland Park Zoo, and much more.

Water activities are popular with University Place real estate owners; many are boaters. Other outdoor activities such as hiking and biking are also common pastimes. Mount Rainier National Park is about an hour away and University Place skiers and snowboarders can get to Crystal Mountain or the Summit at Snoqualmie in less than 60 minutes.

University Place has beautiful park-like landscape, outstanding views of the Puget Sound, and affordable housing. In short, it has much to offer discriminating home buyers.

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