23 Nov Tacoma City Guide
Tacoma was nicknamed the “City of Destiny” 140 years ago. It continues to live up to this name today. Tacoma is a hub for business because of its location. It’s only 20 minutes from the Seattle-Tacoma International airport and is a major port city on the Commencement Bay.
This city is not just a great place to work —it’s also a great place to live. Tacoma has a thriving art culture, a booming restaurant scene, and abundant parks and trails. The scenery is impressive as well with Mt. Rainier as the city’s backdrop.
Because of all of these factors, the Tacoma housing market is hot. Home prices are on the rise. However, they are still lower than neighboring Seattle. The median house price is $360,000 (November 2020). There are many distinct neighborhoods making up Tacoma. Here are just a few of them:
Neighborhoods
Tacoma’s North End area has a small town-feel and is made up of even smaller, unique neighborhoods. The Proctor District is tucked into a beautiful residential area in the North End. It’s filled with boutiques and restaurants. Old Town is a historic area complete with cobblestone streets. Residents in the Old Town enjoy waterfront walkways and mountains views. Overall, houses in the North End are higher than Tacoma’s average.
The Ruston Way Waterfront leads from downtown to Ruston, a small independent city. Residents here enjoy stunning views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains. Ruston is also near Point Defiance Park, Zoo, and Aquarium.
New Tacoma encompasses a number or different neighborhoods, including parts of downtown. There is a range of real estate options, from apartments to houses, in wider New Tacoma. Downtown Tacoma is popular with young professionals. Apartments and condos are more common here than single family homes. Downtown residents choose to pay higher housing costs in exchange for the highly walkable area with lots of options for dining, museums, shopping, and nightlife.
Northeast Tacoma has a suburban feel and incredible water and mountain views. The beach at nearby Dash Point State Park is perfect for swimming, kayaking, and just relaxing. Like other areas of Tacoma, available houses in the Northeast sell quickly.
Of course, these are just some of the neighborhoods that make up Tacoma. What type of community appeals to you? Waterfront or hillside, historic or new, quiet or bustling? Let’s work together and narrow down the options. Contact me today to get started!