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Clover Creek

Clover Creek

$595,263 Average Value
$326 Average Price per Sq Ft
17 Homes For Sale

Clover Creek is a cozy Tacoma suburb in a convenient location

As you leave the loud and bustling life of Tacoma and head south on Route 7 into the countryside, you’ll come across the quiet and peaceful Clover Creek neighborhood. With Clover Creek itself winding its way through the area, it’s the perfect combination of cozy suburban living with natural amenities. “It used to be a more rural area, but now, as people move in and build homes, it’s become a good residential area,” says Aaron Hunter, a retired managing broker at Keller Williams Realty and longtime resident of Clover Creek.

On the outskirts of downtown Parkland, Clover Creek leaves the close quarters of city life behind for more spacious streets and properties with rolling hills and farmland. While there’s not a lot of commerce in the neighborhood, you’re super close to major highways and freeways to get you where you need to go. Clover Creek may seem old, but new construction and housing developments are bringing life to the area.

Scenic countryside and peaceful streets make Clover Creek a desirable address.
Scenic countryside and peaceful streets make Clover Creek a desirable address.
Orangegate Park surrounds visitors with serene natural beauty near Clover Creek.
Orangegate Park surrounds visitors with serene natural beauty near Clover Creek.
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Spacious homes with modern amenities

Homes in Clover Creek come in a range of styles and property sizes. “The home lots are much bigger than typical city properties. You can get more land for your bucks, at a much better price,” Hunter says. Closer to downtown Parkland and Route 7, you can find contemporary townhouses within their own subdivision for around $350,000 to $400,000. Older ranch-style homes and modern-looking Craftsman line the streets and have a price range of $500,000 to $800,000. As you move out toward the countryside, closer to Allison and Brookdale, large farm properties with barn-like outdoor structures and acres of farmland are available for over a million. There are also vacant lots in heavily wooded areas for those who are interested in clearing the plot of land and building their own home.

Split-level homes remain a common design in Clover Creek neighborhoods.
Split-level homes remain a common design in Clover Creek neighborhoods.
Wood-clad homes in Clover Creek reflect its farming heritage and rustic charm.
Wood-clad homes in Clover Creek reflect its farming heritage and rustic charm.
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Franklin Pierce School District schools

Families living in Clover Creek can send their little ones to Collins Elementary School, which has a B-minus Niche grade and is part of the Franklin Pierce School District. Morris Ford Middle School was built in the 1950s as the district’s first junior high school. It has a C-plus Niche grade and a dual language program for its multilingual students. From there, your child can attend Franklin Pierce High School. With its B Niche grade and Multi-Tiered System of Supports program that helps students with their academics, it’s no wonder why the school is rated No. 3 for Standout High Schools in Washington.

Collins Elementary near Clover Creek serves students in grades K-5.
Collins Elementary near Clover Creek serves students in grades K-5.
Morris Ford Middle School offers academics and dual language programs near Clover Creek.
Morris Ford Middle School offers academics and dual language programs near Clover Creek.
Franklin Pierce High School near Clover Creek provides strong academic support.
Franklin Pierce High School near Clover Creek provides strong academic support.
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Nearby Naches Trail Preserve offers nature hikes

When you need some fresh air after a long day, the Clover Creek neighborhood may not have a distinct park, but there is plenty of outdoor recreation nearby. Naches Trail Preserve is right along Clover Creek itself, about three miles out on Military Road East. The 50-acre preserve lets visitors explore the Garry Oak Prairie along a gravel pathway for walking. North Fork Clover Creek travels all throughout the neighborhood, giving residents the ability to go kayaking or floating along the water when the weather is nice. Closer to home, Camp Curran is a dedicated Boy Scouts community center with five acres of open fields, picnic tables and a pond for troops to learn about camping and survival.

Orangegate Park near Clover Creek provides wooded trails for nature walks.
Orangegate Park near Clover Creek provides wooded trails for nature walks.
South Hill Community Park offers paved paths and green space near Clover Creek.
South Hill Community Park offers paved paths and green space near Clover Creek.
Naches Trail Preserve offers quiet walking paths near Clover Creek.
Naches Trail Preserve offers quiet walking paths near Clover Creek.
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Nearby freeways connect the neighborhood to shopping and dining

While Clover Creek is a mostly rural and residential area, you’re still near everything you need. “There’s not a lot of shops or malls, but it’s close to major freeways,” Hunter says. The Summit Country Center is a shopping area located at the intersection of 112th Street East and Canyon Road East that has everything from hardware stores to banks and nail salons. Get your groceries at Albertsons and take care of your other errands at its pharmacy and in-store Starbucks. Fast food chains dot the shopping center, but you can still find local restaurants within the mix. The Summit Pub is a bar and grill that serves you pizza and burgers while you watch sporting events. Shari’s Café and Pies is a local chain that’s family-friendly and offers classic American comfort food in addition to their mouth-watering pies. For more retail options, travel four miles to get to the commercial area along Pacific Avenue South across from the Lake Spanaway Golf Course.

Albertsons near Clover Creek provides groceries and an in-store Starbucks.
Albertsons near Clover Creek provides groceries and an in-store Starbucks.
Summit Country Center near Clover Creek offers retail, dining, and services.
Summit Country Center near Clover Creek offers retail, dining, and services.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International

45 min drive

Bus

112th St E & Canyon Rd

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112th St E & 18th Ave E

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112th St E & 50th Ave E

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112th St E & Bingham Ave E

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112th St E & 34th Ave E

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112th St E & 40th Ave E

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112th St E & 24th Ave E

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Clover Creek US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Clover Creek Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$549,975
Median Sale Price
$529,975
Median Single Family Sale Price
$547,025
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$345,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
70
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$326

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,785
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Median Year Built
1971
Months of Supply
2.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,818
Below the national average
1,929
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,658
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,410
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
20,037

Open Houses

  • Tuesday, Dec 16
    12 - 4pm

    18218 37th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446

    $549,950

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,767 Sq Ft
    • 18218 37th Ave E

    The Preserve in Tacoma’s Fredrickson area by Rush Residential offers affordable homes with luxury features in a prime location. Lot 19, the Penrose plan w/3 bedrooms & 2.75 baths. Enjoy a spacious kitchen w/ quartz counters, full-height subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and custom soft-close cabinetry. Engineered plank flooring enhances the entry, kitchen/nook, powder room, and

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    Dean Pierce
    John L. Scott, Inc.
    (253) 465-9218
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  • Tuesday, Dec 16
    12 - 4pm

    18214 37th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446

    $599,950

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,245 Sq Ft
    • 18214 37th Ave E

    Move-in ready and packed with upgrades, Lot 20 at The Preserve in Tacoma’s Fredrickson area features the Cayuse plan with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The spacious kitchen offers quartz counters, full-height subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and soft-close cabinetry. All appliances are included—even the washer, dryer, and refrigerator. Enjoy engineered plank flooring, site-painted

    Dean Pierce John L. Scott, Inc.

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
7,085
Median Age
39
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$88,696
Above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$102,349

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.6%
College Graduates
20.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.7%

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®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

3 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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