Why Live in Lakepointe
Lakepointe in Lacey, Washington, is a predominantly residential neighborhood featuring single-family homes built in the 1990s and early 2000s. The area is characterized by classic suburban architecture, including ranch-style and two-story houses with well-kept yards and garages. Homes range from 1,000 to 2,500 square feet. Lakepointe Park serves as a community hub with multiple soccer fields, a playground, and small ponds. Nearby, Indian Summer Golf & Country Club and Capitol City Golf Club provide golfing options, while Pattison Lake offers boating opportunities, though public access is limited. The neighborhood has a CAP Index Crime Score of 2, indicating a lower crime risk compared to the national average.
Shopping and dining options are located 1.5 miles west at the intersection of Yelm Highway and College Street, featuring supermarkets like Safeway and QFC, and big box stores such as Walmart and Lowe’s. For more extensive retail, residents head to central Lacey, about 4 miles north. Dining options along Yelm Highway include Firecreek Ale House and Lime Leaf. The Centennial Amtrak Station, unique for being volunteer-operated, provides train service to Tacoma, Seattle, and Portland. While accessible by bus, most residents rely on cars, with downtown Olympia 8 miles away and Joint Base Lewis-McChord less than 15 miles from the neighborhood.
Local schools in the North Thurston School District are highly rated, with Lakes Elementary School, Komachin Middle School, and Timberline High School all receiving favorable ratings. Timberline High School also offers college courses through partnerships with South Puget Sound Community College.
