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West Fife’s commercial character with hidden homes
People who are just passing through West Fife might miss that there are houses in the neighborhood. “The character definitely changes as you go through the area,” says Colleen Dutmers, a broker with Keller Williams who has worked in the area for over 20 years. “Driving on I-5, it’s more industrial and you’ve got lots of semis driving through the area.” But behind the warehouses and truck stops, a small number of homes cluster together along a few neighborhood streets. Whether it’s the lower prices than many nearby areas or the highway that passes through the neighborhood, West Fife serves as more than just an industrial hub for those who live there.
I-5 cut through the West Fife neighborhood.
Trucks await their cargo at a West Fife depot.
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Older houses and new homes near the Puyallup River
Given its commercial character, West Fife residents may drive through a business park or past warehouses to their homes, many of which were built between the 1940s and 1950s. The scattered houses don’t conform to a unified aesthetic, but ranches and smaller cottages generally dominate the neighborhood. Adjacent to the Puyallup River, the southern tip of West Fife holds a development of contemporary Craftsman single-family homes and townhouses, built in the last 20 years. Those sell around $400,000, while the older builds in the neighborhood generally go from $300,000 to $600,000. “There are some pretty nice homes there, and definitely more affordable compared to surrounding areas,” Dutmers says.
A very unusual geodesic shaped home for sale in West Fife.
This cul-de-sac in West Fife features beautiful Craftsman inspired homes.
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Easy access to I-5
The Pierce Transit System provides bus stops throughout West Fife, making it easier for residents to reach downtown Tacoma, and buses run from downtown Tacoma to Seattle as well. However, it’s easiest to get around from the neighborhood by car, as the I-5 cutting through the neighborhood leads directly to Tacoma in the west while the opposite direction heads towards Seattle. The 30-mile drive north to Seattle goes right by Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, one of the busiest airports on the West Coast.
Pierce County Metro has many options available for transportation in West Fife.
Downtown Seattle can be accessed by bus from downtown Tacoma.
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Plenty of fast food with local options like Poodle Dog
The warehouses of West Fife make it a logical place for wholesale retailers and outlet stores, and plenty of car dealerships line up on either side of Interstate 5, which extends east to west down the middle of the neighborhood. Fast food chains such as Jack in the Box and travel stops cluster together, as many truckers coming from the Port of Tacoma pass through West Fife to begin their journeys. Amid all this, some local mainstays have stuck around such as Poodle Dog Restaurant, a retro diner that has served up breakfast favorites for over 90 years. Meanwhile, residents head to Emish Market for groceries, just about a mile east of the neighborhood.
Poodle Dog Restaurant in West Fife.
Emish Market in West Fife is a delightful Ukranian grocery store.
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Checking out Dacca Park and the Fife History Museum
West Fife’s industrial feel means the area lacks many green spaces for residents to enjoy, but there are a few parks hidden throughout the neighborhood, the biggest of which is Dacca Park. Residents play softball or baseball on the fields, or can check out the Fife History Museum located on the park’s grounds. On the north side of the neighborhood, the Hylebos Wildlife Trail follows its namesake creek. Walkers and joggers also enjoy following the Puyallup River on the Levee Trail.
Dacca Park is spacious and well maintained.
Dacca Park is beautiful in any seasonof the year.
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Highly rated Fife schools
Kids in West Fife attend schools in the Fife School District, starting with Discovery Primary School. The kindergarten through first-grade school was graded an A-minus by Niche. Students then move on to Hedden Elementary School for second grade until fifth and Surprise Lake Middle School for sixth and seventh, each given a B. The B-rated Columbia Junior High School is next for eighth and ninth grade before students finish up at Fife High School. The high school, which received a B-plus grade, has clubs such as Automotive Club, Future Business Leaders of America, and Pep Band.
Entrance of Columbia Junior High School in West Fife.
Columbia Junior High School in West Fife.
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Fife Car Show and more
The city of Fife puts on plenty of events for its residents. While many of these are in East Fife, Fife’s yearly car show takes place in West Fife at the Fife History Museum. Held each June, the show includes local vendors and awards for the best cars. Other events include holiday celebrations and Movies in the Park each summer. Meanwhile, locals and out-of-towners alike visit Emerald Queen Casino in the neighborhood for entertainment, including a concert series.
Important to know
Like much of the broader Seattle area, the homelessness crisis has impacted West Fife. The city of Fife has prioritized working to clear encampments and has started a job and temporary housing program for unhoused people in the city.
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On average, homes in West Fife, Fife sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in West Fife, Fife over the last 12 months is $565,000, up 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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