Once known as the playground for Seattle elites, 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.
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.
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.
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.
David Quantrell
eXp Realty
(253) 642-8635
145 Total Sales
1 in South Lakes
$350,000 Price
Emily Niles
PropertiesNW of Gig Harbor Ltd
(360) 282-0981
126 Total Sales
1 in South Lakes
$2,165,000 Price
Ashley Diaz
Simply Sound Homes
(360) 515-3728
67 Total Sales
1 in South Lakes
$420,000 Price
Brent Wolters
Best Choice Realty LLC
(360) 594-5896
102 Total Sales
1 in South Lakes
$485,000 Price
Alicia Brown
Windermere Prof Partners
(253) 319-1444
78 Total Sales
1 in South Lakes
$915,000 Price
Arron Carr
Skyline Properties, Inc.
(253) 465-7361
125 Total Sales
2 in South Lakes
$437K - $490K Price Range
On average, homes in South Lakes, Lakewood sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in South Lakes, Lakewood over the last 12 months is $597,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$387,499
Welcome to this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with ideal access to lakeside fun. Across the street, enjoy grassy areas, sports courts, a playground, walking trails, and designated spots for fishing and swimming—perfect for quick trips home to your private shower. The main floor features a bedroom with walk-in closet and full bath; upstairs, you'll find a second full bath and two spacious bedrooms with
$1,439,950
This 3 bed / 3.5 bath home lives like a one-story and features 2 bonus rooms, a spacious bonus living area, and a 3-car garage on a large lot with incredible golf course views. The open floor plan is filled with natural light, offering elegant finishes and a private primary suite retreat. Nestled in one of the area’s most sought-after gated communities near the lake and in a prestigious country
Brittani Dill Premier Real Estate Partners
$749,000
Historic GATE KEEPER's house to Villa Madera allows you to live in HISTORY. Charming details & old world charm provide a back story of a bygone era. ELEVATED CORNER lot & MOVE IN ready home provides an intimate lifestyle; living room w/ wood burning fireplace, original tiles, doors & storied hardware. Dining w/ full light doors to outdoor spaces;35k in exterior upgrades; Kitchen w/ built in desk;
Michael Morrison Morrison House Sotheby's Intl
$1,150,000
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
$300,000
Investor Alert - Prime Lakewood Opportunity Near JBLM! This 888 sq ft, 2-bed, 1-bath home sits on a spacious lot with tons of upside. Solid bones, a detached shop, and a location just minutes from JBLM makes it ideal for a fix-and-hold, long-term rental, or value-add flip. Plenty of room for ADU expansion (buyer to verify), offering even more income potential. With strong rental demand in the
Kara Rogers Keller Williams Realty
$432,000
Updated rambler just North of JBLM main gate and walk to American Lake. A few blocks off I-5, this 1-story shines. Updates inclusive of newer roof, solid surface floors and ceramic tile. *Original hardwoods underneath* Kitchen has abundant cabinets, updated quartz counters & a brand-new stainless appliance package. Modern touches - baths, vanities, fixtures, custom lighting, fresh doors, trim &
Alex Foraker Skyline Properties, Inc.
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Glittering lakes and large parks in the residential west side of Lakewood
Slow-paced community 10 miles from downtown surrounded by lakes
Offers all the amenities of big-town living but with small town vibes
Washington's first incorporated town nestled along the Puget Sound
Established neighborhood with several wildlife areas close to JBLM
Multicultural enclave with outdoor amenities outside of Tacoma
