Historic DuPont neighborhood next to military base
DuPont’s Historic Village sits about 17 miles south of Tacoma and is known for its regional history and close ties to the defense industry. “It’s DuPont's smaller, original part, and I’ve always loved it here. It’s just small-town America with access to bigger cities like Tacoma and Olympia,” says Dawn Smith, managing broker and owner of Home Team DuPont, who has over 20 years of real estate experience and resident.
The neighborhood was originally built in 1909 by DuPont PowderWorks to house its workers of the nearby dynamite plant. Streets were named after prominent company managers and plant sites, and housing sizes correlated with an employee’s position. DuPont sold the homes in the 1950s and the plant closed in the 1970s. Since then, Historic Village has attracted many military families who want to live close to U.S. Military Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The Army and Air Force base was built in the 1910s and operates as a training and mobilization center. Jets can be heard flying overhead from every corner of the neighborhood.
Dupont Washington is home to the Dupont Chemical Plant from 1901-1975.
Military operations are a well known occurrence in Dupont Washington.
1/2
Single-family homes from the 1910s and 1970s
Homes in Historic Village are lined along gridded streets with alleyway access and trees surrounding sidewalks. Traditional bungalows built in 1913 are the main housing type, with triangular roofs, a porch and dormer windows. These houses span 1,200 to 1,500 square feet and are priced around $375,000 to $525,000. Bi-levels and split levels built in the 1970s go for similar prices along Haskell Street. A handful of traditional multi-story homes with farmhouse architecture in the neighborhood cost $525,000 to $750,000. These were often houses of managers and executives for DuPont PowderWorks.
“Most houses here date back to the 1910s,” Smith says. “There are some properties in Historic Village that don’t fall under DuPont’s master homeowners association, but most do.” Nearly half of the neighborhood rents homes to military families.
The CAP Index crime score in Historic Village is 2 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
Landscaped historic homes are common in the Historic Village of Dupont Washington.
Historic Village area of Dupont Washington is lined with colorful homes.
1/2
DuPont parks, green spaces and trails
Sellers Park, called 'Village Park' by locals, has a playground, basketball court and turf field. Small walking paths connect to the larger DuPont Trail System, which winds throughout the city. Ethel Lumsdon Park and Iafrati Park both have large open fields and picnic areas. There’s also Robinson Park, which sits next to the DuPont Historical Museum and displays a historic dynamite train. Walking paths cut through the landscaped gardens, and there’s a gazebo for lounging. About 4 miles north is The Home Course, an 18-hole golf course.
Puget Sound’s Nisqually Reach is close to Historic Village, popular for boating and fishing. DuPont Wharf is an isolated beach on the water that can be reached by hiking the Sequalitchew Creek Trail from the neighborhood. The Nisqually Reach Nature Center is about 10 miles southwest.
Robinson Park is named after DuPont's first Mayor, Harry L. Robinson.
Hoffman Hill Neighborhood Park is tucked away in the south end of the Hoffman Hill Neighborhood of Dupont.
1/2
Exploring the community’s history
With DuPont’s Historic Village listed on the National Register of Historic Places, there are a handful of sites that uphold the designation. A historic walking tour route goes through the neighborhood, visiting the old town hall, clubhouse and a former plant manager’s house. Additionally, the DuPont Historical Museum has exhibits from across the area’s history, including Native American artifacts and displays of dynamite manufacturing.
The Dupont trail system consists of 12 miles of trails throughout Dupont Washington.
The village of Dupont was founded in 1909 in Washington State.
1/2
Top rated Steilacoom public schools
Families living in Historic Village can send their children to public schools in the Steilacoom Historical School District. Chloe Clark Elementary School earns a B-plus grade from Niche, for grades Kindergarten through third, while Saltars Point Elementary oversees fourth and fifth grade, earning a B. From there, students can attend Pioneer Middle School, which receives a B-plus. Steilacoom High School maintains an A-minus and, according to Niche, is ranked as the No. 3 best public high school in Pierce County. The school offers over 15 Advanced Placement courses and a JROTC program.
Steilacoom & Dupont students can attend Pioneer Middle School.
Chloe Clark Elementary in DuPont is part of the Steilacoom Historical School District.
1/2
Retail and dining in Dupont and beyond
While the neighborhood itself is entirely residential, opportunities for shopping and dining are not too far from Historic Village. DuPont’s town center is over a mile west along Center Drive with small businesses and restaurants. McNamara’s Pub & Eatery is a classic Irish pub that hosts trivia nights, while Farrelli’s Pizza specializes in build-your-own pies. Fast-food options include Quiznos and Jack in the Box.
The city of Lakewood is roughly 9 miles east with even more commercial shopping centers. Lakewood Towne Center has a Safeway, plus national retailers and big box stores, such as Target and Old Navy. Chain restaurants in the area include Red Robin, Chipotle and Panda Express. “I’ll go to Costco, but I shop at the base as well,” Smith says. “So many of my friends who live here will shop at multiple places.”
The Dupont Station is where you shop in Dupont Washington.
Plenty of retail options in Dupont Washington.
1/2
Traveling in and out of Historic Village
Historic Village has gridded residential streets that are both wide and lined with sidewalks, for afternoon strolls and bike rides. The neighborhood is car-dependent. Access to Interstate 5 is directly south of the neighborhood and can take commuters northeast into Tacoma.
The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, known as SeaTac, is roughly 39 miles away.
Enjoy the metal art while waiting for the bus in Dupont Washington.
Covered bus area for people waiting on transit in Dupont Washington.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Steve McNamer,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Parks in this Area
Iafrati Park
Sellers Park
Transit
Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International
52 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Historic Village
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Historic Village, DuPont sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Historic Village, DuPont over the last 12 months is $466,316, up 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$483,500
Median Single Family Price
$483,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$327
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median List Price
$482,450
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
142
Median Year Built
1913
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,389
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,960
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Steve McNamer,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
489
Median Age
37
Population under 18
27.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$93,160
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$115,791
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.4%
College Graduates
52.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.9%
% Population in Labor Force
70%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
37°F
Average Summer High Temperature
75°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
33/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
