Sumner

Sumner

Located in Pierce County

$612,488 Average Value
$351 Average Price per Sq Ft
21 Homes For Sale

Amidst the lush beauty of the Pacific Northwest is Sumner, Washington—not just a charming town, it proudly holds the title of the Rhubarb Pie capital of the world. “Rhubarb is huge here,” says Skyline Properties’ Bobbie Jo Roth, Auburn’s Best Realtor 2023. “When I drive through rhubarb fields on the outskirts of town, I know I’m almost home.” Bite into local heritage with Sumner’s stunning mountain views, walkable downtown and public green spaces.

Gridded streets and well-maintained sidewalks set the stage for Sumner’s multiple house styles, including colonials, cottages, ranches and bungalows. “There are many Craftsman homes here since it is a historical area, and lots of three and four-bedroom houses,” says Roth. Most houses are single-story, and many have covered front porches, perfect for sipping coffee in the morning or enjoying a respite from a rainy day. Houses range in price from $400,000 to $600,000 and many houses come with privacy fencing.

Students in Sumner attend the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District public schools, rated B+ by Niche and ranked the fifth-best school district in Pierce County. A student may attend Maple Lawn Elementary School, Sumner Middle School and Sumner High School. “Sumner locals are really into hometown pride and school spirit,” says Roth. “There’s the annual Homecoming Parade, where SHS alumni line the streets to celebrate the current students in the parade. And every Friday during football season is Friday Night Lights, where we cheer on our Spartans at the stadium.”

Outside of school and work, locals have plenty of options for recreation. The Sumner Link trail provides 5.5 miles of paved walking trails along and across the White River, and Loyalty Park, Sumner’s oldest park, offers horseshoe pits, pickleball courts, a playground area and picnic tables. In April, enjoy fresh flowers at Sumner’s annual Daffodil Parade, founded in 1926 and the third-largest floral festival in the United States. When rainy days arrive, the Bonney Lake-Sumner Recreation Program at the Robert Miller Gym gives kids a place to play indoor flag football, basketball and soccer, or take dance, gymnastics, or karate classes year-round. There’s also the local YMCA for indoor swimming, racquetball and weightlifting. Plus, Seattle is only a half-hour train ride from downtown Sumner. “The Sounder Train makes getting into Seattle a breeze,” Roth says, “so it’s easy to stop in for a meal or to visit a museum, then head home by dinnertime.”

Once you’ve worked up an appetite at one of Sumner’s many parks, head downtown for dinner at the Windmill Bistro, where you’ll find semi-formal dining, including local fish and seasonal specials. There are also vegetarian options that the whole family can appreciate, plus a full bar menu complete with happy-hour drink deals. Enjoy an afternoon tea at The Secret Garden, a local favorite serving savory sandwiches and sweet treats on vintage American Farm-style porcelain and antique glassware during warm months. For those who would rather cook, Fred Meyer Groceries is just a quick drive from home. Be sure to head to nearby Knutson Farms to pick up freshly grown rhubarb for a rhubarb pie— as the rhubarb capital, Sumner offers recipes on the town website so you can feature this delectable local crop in all your seasonal meals.

“This is the kind of community where people grow up here, stay in town and raise families here,” says Roth. “The kind of place where a quick stop at the grocery store turns into an hour because you run into old friends and neighbors for a chat.”

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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Tyson Simonson

    Tyson Simonson

    Realty One Group Pacifica

    (253) 300-1109

    121 Total Sales

    1 in Sumner

    $475,000 Price

    Tyson Simonson
  • Eric Butler

    Eric Butler

    Responds Quickly

    North Beach Realty OS LLC

    (425) 559-9644

    165 Total Sales

    1 in Sumner

    $427,000 Price

    Eric Butler
  • Melissa Villa

    Melissa Villa

    Best Choice Realty LLC

    (253) 527-6624

    16 Total Sales

    1 in Sumner

    $800,000 Price

    Melissa Villa
  • Kathryn Kleber

    Kathryn Kleber

    Keller Williams Realty PS

    (206) 460-1987

    147 Total Sales

    2 in Sumner

    $517K - $595K Price Range

    Kathryn Kleber
  • Dan Olague

    Dan Olague

    John L. Scott, Inc.

    (253) 683-7958

    89 Total Sales

    1 in Sumner

    $449,950 Price

    Dan Olague
  • Sharon Mann

    Sharon Mann

    RE/MAX Eastside Brokers, Inc.

    (206) 466-3098

    61 Total Sales

    1 in Sumner

    $398,000 Price

    Sharon Mann
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Schools

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Sumner Housing Trends

On average, homes in Sumner, WA sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Sumner, WA over the last 12 months is $530,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$544,995
Median Sale Price
$530,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$540,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$485,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
127
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
$1
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$351

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes for Sale
21
Months of Supply
2.00

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value

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Property Mix - Square Feet

Sumner Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
10,439
Median Age
38
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$82,947
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$98,496

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
89.9%
College Graduates
25.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.7%

Weather

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