Ashley Diaz
Simply Sound Homes
(360) 515-3728
70 Total Sales
1 in South Lakes
$420,000 Price
South Lakes
Once known as the playground for Seattle elites, Lakewood and South Lakes provides its residents with 16 parks, five lakes and stunning views in the Pacific Northwest.
“The area is known for all outdoor activities,” says Jim Pullin, the managing broker with Skyline Properties. “From one of the many parks or a day out on one of the five lakes, there is some activity for everybody.”
Tight-winding neighborhood streets are lined with tall old-growth firs, while some properties offer stunning views of either American or Gravelly Lake. For the most part, buyers can find ranch-style and craftsman-style properties, but on the lakefront or near the Tacoma Country Club, you can find larger estate homes and some Tudor Revival properties. Prices start around $300,000 for a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house and can rise to about $500,000 for a similar-sized property. For buyers looking to get in around the country club prices quickly jump into the millions. “Listings currently last slightly more than a month,” Pullin says.
Children attend the Clover Park School District, which scores a B- on Niche and serves the Lakewood and Joint Base Lewis McChord communities. With multiple school paths, one possible path is Tyree Park Elementary, Lochburn Middle and Clover Park High School. No matter the path, each child heads to Clover Park, established in 1938 due to the expansion of the nearby Fort Lewis. Thanks to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation gift, the school offers multiple small-group learning options.
Spanning 17 acres on American Lake, Harry Todd Park has plenty to help you enjoy your outdoor surroundings. The park features multiple fields, a basketball court, and a picnic shelter, but it also features a recently renovated beach, fishing pier, and boat docks. On a larger scale, Fort Steilacoom Park is just five miles away, stretches 340 acres, and serves more than a million people annually. With multiple trail systems, sports fields, and drone flying areas, there is almost something for everyone outside. Residents can join the Tacoma Country & Golf Club. Opened in 1894, the club is the first golf course not on a military base in the West. But the golf doesn’t stop there, as Lakewood also boasts the Oakbrook and American Lake Veterans Golf Courses and is just a short drive away from the famous Chambers Bay, which hosted the 2015 PGA Tour major, U.S. Open.
South Lakes has two unique venues that unite locals and tourists. For a small fee, visitors can venture to the historic Lakewold Gardens, which takes you back to the city's development and features multiple gardens and spaces available for private events. Thornewood Castle is a Tudor Gothic home built over 500 years ago in Europe, shipped to the Pacific Northwest, and rebuilt on the shore of American Lake a century ago. Today, it is a hotel and a venue space that allows couples to get married at a real castle.
Stock up on weekly groceries at numerous small markets throughout the community, including J’s Market. You can also quickly ride to Lakewood Towne Center, which has the chain grocer Safeway. After all that retail therapy, grab a bite from Moon Rise Café, a family-owned restaurant open for breakfast, brunch and lunch, or try some authentic Mexican fare from El Toro Mexican Resturant and Cantina.
Find your next home in South Lakes, but then get outside to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ashley Diaz
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Brent Wolters
Brent Wolters
Best Choice Realty LLC
(360) 594-5896
110 Total Sales
1 in South Lakes
$485,000 Price
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Arron Carr
Arron Carr
Skyline Properties, Inc.
(253) 465-7361
124 Total Sales
2 in South Lakes
$437K - $490K Price Range
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Ryan Xu
Ryan Xu
Responds QuicklyReal Estate Collection
(425) 528-8321
191 Total Sales
1 in South Lakes
$1,010,000 Price
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Greg Pubols
Greg Pubols
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Blue Chip
(253) 237-8321
130 Total Sales
2 in South Lakes
$525K - $1.1M Price Range
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Jim Swanson
Jim Swanson
COMPASS
(253) 785-8628
120 Total Sales
3 in South Lakes
$210K - $495K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Springbrook Park
Harry Todd Park
American Lake Park
- Boating
- Picnic Area
- Beach
Lakewood Active Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Summer Cove Park at American Lake
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Lakes | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South Lakes Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Lakes, Lakewood sell after 80 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Lakes, Lakewood over the last 12 months is $560,000, up 63% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$429,990
Median Sale Price
$560,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$427,945
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$395,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$2,000,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
11%
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
63%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$405
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,477
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
2.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,342
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,351
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,180
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,810
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$650,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,868 Sq Ft
- 6405 118th St SW
- New 13 days ago
Lovingly updated 3 bed, 1.75 bath home on over 1/3 acre with 1,868 sq.ft. of living space. Remodeled kitchen features granite countertops & custom cabinets; bathrooms tastefully updated. All new doors inside & out, updated lighting, new electrical throughout home, newer furnace, new gutters in 2021, mini-split added in 2024, & hot water tank replaced in 2023. New, durable vinyl plank flooring.
Laurie BlinsmonCOMPASS(253) 904-3375 -
$1,200,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,331 Sq Ft
- 11411 Clover Crest Dr SW
Rare Offering in Clovercrest a highly desirable gated community!*****ASSUMABLE 3.75% LOAN*****Gorgeous MCM on an elegantly manicured 1.29Acres backing up to a soothing & relaxing creek!Nestled off of a Private Sprawling driveway!This 4bd/3ba rambler w/daylight basement has it all!Well-designed layout w/both formal & casual living spaces!Updated w/ eat-in kitchen,expansive storage,gorgeous
Jessica ScottiAgencyOne(253) 893-4507 -
$799,000
- 6 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,376 Sq Ft
- 8508 Berkeley Ave SW
- New 6 days ago
FULLY remodeled classic clinker brick rambler 4-plex near JBLM with easy access to I-5. New roof, new electrical, and new plumbing are highlighted by updated flooring, kitchen, bedrooms, and baths. Plenty of parking and quiet, private backyard space. Successful track record for rented units. Fantastic location for commuters, those who work at JBLM and Madigan, and near the Lakewood Sounder
Nicolas Lind Commencement Bay Brokers LLC
Homes for Rent
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$1,500 - $1,900 per month
- Clover Creek Manor Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 960+ Sq Ft
- 11151 Gravelly Lake Dr SW
- Lakewood, WA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,270
Median Age
45
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$99,150
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$141,306
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.3%
College Graduates
38.6%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.6%
% Population in Labor Force
59.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
37°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
13
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16
/ 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.
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