Why Live in Northeast Lakewood
Northeast Lakewood, a South Sound suburb near Tacoma, offers relaxed living with a culture-rich commercial corridor. The neighborhood is characterized by modest ramblers and manufactured homes, with no HOA restrictions, allowing homeowners to store campers and water toys on their spacious lawns. Outdoor activities are abundant, with Puget Sound shores and major intersections nearby. Wards Lake Park provides walking trails, a play area, and a fishing pier, while Wapato Park offers scenic sunsets, bridges, and a leash-free dog area. The Tacoma Twin Rinks is a local spot for hockey practice. The area is known as Koreatown, featuring multicultural cuisine with Korean restaurants like Ho Soon Yi and Coffee Kitchen, as well as other international options like Mazatlán for Mexican food. For shopping, Lakewood Towne Center's big box stores are less than 5 miles away, and Tacoma's commercial areas are a 10-mile drive. Northeast Lakewood is roughly an hour from Downtown Seattle, with immediate interstate access and public transit options. The neighborhood has a competitive housing market, with homes ranging from $150,000 to $450,000.
Home Trends in Northeast Lakewood, WA
On average, homes in Northeast Lakewood, Lakewood sell after 121 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Northeast Lakewood, Lakewood over the last 12 months is $450,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$450,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$450,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$310,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$392
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median List Price
$459,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
