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Summit Puyallup

Summit Puyallup

$622,287 Average Value
$338 Average Price per Sq Ft
22 Homes For Sale

Large lots and equestrian options in Summit Puyallup

You'll find plenty of space in Summit Puyallup, especially if you love horses. It's an area known for large lots of land, and residents use that space for their equine companions to trot around. There are plenty of places in Summit Puyallup that are more traditional neighborhoods, too, so there is something for everyone looking for some room to stretch out their elbows.

A variety of homes styles and prices in a rural setting

Homes in Summit Puyallup start at around $550,000 and can reach up to nearly $1.5 million. Properties in this area tend to have a rustic vibe, and many cross between Craftsman and ranch-style homes and use exposed wood on the facades. You'll also be able to find plenty of land on the lots in the area; half an acre is a standard size for properties in this area. The streets run in long, straight lines gridded on the rural landscape. You'll find wooden fence posts marking property lines or trees and shrubs delineating one yard from another, creating a sense of space and privacy.

Students may enroll in the Franklin Pierce School District

The Franklin Pierce School District serves the area. The area's youngest learners may begin their academic journey at Midland Elementary School, which receives a C grade from Niche. It's mainly known for compassionate teachers. In September 2023, one teacher at the school won a service-learning award for his curriculum focused on critical life skills and knowledge. Students continue at C-plus-rated Morris Ford Middle School. Students have fun after-school activities to choose from at the school, like yearbook, chess and outdoor clubs. Learners wrap up their secondary academic journeys at Franklin Pierce High School, which is rated B. The school is known for its unique programs, like the sports medicine club, which competed in a state sports medicine competition in May 2022, which tested the students on anatomy exercise science and pitted them against one another in competitions like speed ankle taping

Hiking and horseback riding in a forest park

There's no competition when it comes to the outdoors in Summit Puyallup; locals love Orangegate Park. This quiet 160-acre forest is closed to motorized vehicles but wide open for equestrians, joggers and dog walkers. It's a great area to spend hours hiking through and getting lost (but not literally) in the environment.

Places to guy groceries or eat out around Summit Puyallup

Most locals eat and shop at a cluster of shops off the 5-12. Safeway or Albertsons are popular places to load up on groceries for the week. For a bite to eat, head to San Blas Mexican Restaurant in the same shopping area as the grocery stores. With a rustic interior defined by smooth archways in-between dining areas and hues of blue, green and beige, it's a fun place to grab a meal after work.

Located between Seattle and Tacoma, with access to Interstate 5

Located in a sweet spot between Tacoma and Seattle, this area has easy access to Interstate 5 or Route 512, called the 5-12 by locals. Most people drive in the area, so walkability is a small part of transit but a big part of recreation in areas like Orangegate Park. While you may be tempted to ride your horse to the grocery store, you'll want to stick to the car for getting around.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International

43 min drive

Summit Puyallup Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$625,000
Median Sale Price
$577,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$599,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$660,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$327,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
68
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$338

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,499
Number of Homes for Sale
22
Median Year Built
1970
Months of Supply
3.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,889
On par with the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,332
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
16,117

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
7,972
Median Age
43
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$100,572
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$115,353

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
91.9%
College Graduates
22.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.3%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
75°F
Annual Snowfall
7''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

12 / 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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