A unique characteristic of the City of Fircrest is the 30-plus chainsaw sculptures planted in residents' front yards. According to local lore, the sculptures became a way to deal with the area's abundance of trees. When a tree grew too big or was not wanted, residents would carve it, usually into a bear figure, as an act of partial preservation. It's common practice for residents to dress the bears in seasonal attire. Tucked between Tacoma and University Place, the city offers a popular golf course, several community parks and peaceful neighborhoods. "Fircrest offers so much," says Joyce Shipley, an 18-year Realtor with Windermere Professional Partners who sells approximately two homes a year in the city. "Most residents don't leave, so turnover is slow. Taxes are also lower here."
Go check out the famous front lawn bear sculptures in Fircrest.
Play 18 holes at the Fircrest Golf Club.
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A destination for midcentury homes
Douglas firs and dense vegetation line the winding streets, which do not have sidewalks. One of the characteristics of Fircrest — an effort by the town to distinguish itself — is the streets named after universities, such as Harvard Avenue, Columbia Avenue, Dartmouth Street and Princeton Street. The homes that populate these blocks and others around the city largely fit under the midcentury and modern architectural style categories — from ramblers to Colonial revivals. Most homes were built between the 1930s and 1970s, though newer houses continue to be developed. Yards run between 1,000 and 10,000 square feet, and most homes have garages. With prices that range between $450,000 and $855,000, Fircrest has been dubbed the Jewel of Pierce County.
Residential streets in Fircrest are lined with charming ramblers and cottage style architecture.
Fircrest is populated by many mid-century and colonial revival homes.
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High school offers IB classes
Most of Fircrest is part of the Tacoma School District, but the city also bleeds into the University Place School District. Students can start their education at Whittier Elementary School, which has an overall score of C from Niche. Wainwright Intermediate School has a C-plus. Foss High School, which has a Niche score of C-plus, offers an International Baccalaureate program.
Students in Fircrest attend Foss Highschool.
Whittier Elementary School serves Fircrest students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade.
Entrance to main office for Whittier Elementary School.
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Parks with lots to offer
Fircrest has multiple parks sprinkled in the area. Fircrest Park stretches about 10 acres and includes a playground, basketball court, swimming pool, wading pool and ball fields. Situated within the park is the Roy H. Murphy Community Center, a focal point of activity in Fircrest, which houses a fitness room, a gymnasium and a youth room. There's also the 7-acre Thelma Gilmur Park across town, which contains foot trails surrounding a wetland area. The 100-year-old Fircrest Golf Club is another recreation hub in town. The 18-hole golf course is considered one of the best in the state of Washington and plays up to almost 6,900 yards. The club also houses a restaurant, a pool area and a fitness facility.
Play 18 holes at the Fircrest Golf Club.
Walking your pup is a normal site to see in Thelma Gilmur Park.
China Lake Nature Area comprises 31 acres of trail and wetland.
Walking your pup is a normal site to see in Thelma Gilmur Park.
Mother and child enjoying the Fircrest Park playground.
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Espresso drinks are five minutes away
For basic grocery and retail needs, residents can drive 3 miles on back roads to the James Center, anchored by Fred Meyer. One of Shipley's favorites is Espresso Yourself, offering a full complement of coffee drinks, milkshakes, smoothies and more. "They make wonderful soups and sandwiches," Shipley says. Other restaurants within the community include Westside Pizza, popular for their customizable offerings; Spring Lake Cafe, known for their chicken and waffles; and Los Tapatios Mexican Taqueria, which offers one-of-a-kind taco varieties.
Stop for a hot drink at Cafe Elite in Fircrest.
Get some work done and grab a coffee at Espresso Yourself in Fircrest.
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Fun days for the whole family
In July, the Fircrest Fun Days is a signature community event — a two-day extravaganza with live music, a kid zone, a pet parade, a beer garden and much more. The event is held at Fircrest Park.
Close to SR 16
Easy access to California State Road 16 means residents can easily commute east into Tacoma, a 7-mile drive. To get to University Place, residents can drive 3 miles via local roads. There are also light rail stops throughout the area for those who want public transportation.
Fircrest has access to the Pierce Transit bus system.
Residential streets in Fircrest are nestled among greenery and large fir trees.
On average, homes in Fircrest, WA sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Fircrest, WA over the last 12 months is $620,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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