Fife Heights neighborhood carries pockets of desirable homes while being near city charm. This intimate area easily connects to major Interstate 5. From there, you can access the city benefits of Tacoma and Fife.
You’ll find mainly moderate to elaborate-sized houses built between the '90s and early 2000s in these residential pockets. These homes may include views of Washington’s tallest mountain, Mount Rainier, or the Cascades—primarily craftsman and rambler homes. Craftsman properties are given coordinating colors of a soft and bold hue. This area is considered more pricier than other Tacoma neighborhoods, with a median price of $565,000. However, a typical range for Fife Heights is $400,000 to $600,000. On the higher end, you may find homes over $1 million.
Fife has an above-average school district, coming in with a B+ overall Niche grade. Students can go through grades K through second at Discovery Primary School, which carries an A- Niche grade. They finish the rest of their elementary years through grade five at Hedden Elementary School, which has a B Niche grade. Columbia Junior High School contains 19 different after-school clubs and activities for its students. This school holds a B- Niche grade. Fife High School has an overall B+ Niche grade. Students here can receive college credit by enrolling in AP courses or taking corresponding technical and weighted classes that can translate to nearby universities.
“We have a regionally known aquatic center offering recreation swim, events, a swim team, and swim lessons,” says Kelsey Geddes City of Fife Communications and Marketing Manager. “The city has numerous parks and trails for individuals and families to visit and play.” One of them is Hylebos Nature Area, which is a 15-acre space along Hylebos Creek. You can enjoy the preserved habitat or walk along the walking trail. Dacca Park Sports Complex is a short ride south, providing softball and soccer fields. You can enjoy a simple day of play with the family or sit through the major annual tournaments. Just to the north of the neighborhood in Tacoma, you’ll discover Madrona Park. This 3-acre park includes a basketball court, playground, and smaller trails.
Wild Waves Water and Theme Park is a fun summer opportunity for locals as it's only four miles away. Spend your day enjoying the 25 rides within the theme park or getting drenched in the 12 attractions in the water park. Then stick around for October, where guests can expect several scares from the Freight Fest. “We host free events throughout the year for our community, including an easter festival, music in the park concert series, movies in the park, harvest festival and holiday tree lighting,” Geddes says. The most popular is the Harvest Festival, held in October. This event provides live music and performances, over 50 vendors and corn-on-the-cob roast.
Families can spend the weekend exploring the several museums in Tacoma, including the Washington State History Museum, Tacoma Art Museum and The Children’s Museum of Tacoma. Interstate 5 can also get you to other areas of the West Coast, such as California and Seattle. Fife Heights completes the sweet combination of residential charm and city comfort.
An evening out for dinner can be easily done as Fife has dozens of local restaurants. The Poodle Dog is a landmark Fife restaurant that has been serving the neighborhood for over 80 years. This restaurant provides the American comfort classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Pick-Quick Drive is another Fife staple. This shop serves classic drive-in helpings of hamburgers and hot dogs. There, you can pair your meal with a creamy milkshake and French fries.
Steve Nagy
Windermere RE West Campus Inc
(206) 309-1139
68 Total Sales
1 in Fife Heights
$1,250,000 Price
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Carol Haley
Windermere RE West Campus Inc
(253) 285-1372
41 Total Sales
1 in Fife Heights
$765,000 Price
Tim McKeown
Engel & Voelkers Chambers Bay
(253) 525-6072
171 Total Sales
1 in Fife Heights
$757,000 Price
Matthew Gerrish
Premier Real Estate Partners
(253) 527-7270
162 Total Sales
1 in Fife Heights
$40,000 Price
Debralee Slusher
Better Properties Soundview
(253) 300-0108
26 Total Sales
1 in Fife Heights
$535,000 Price
Ievgen Dimov
KW Lake Washington So
(253) 802-7630
53 Total Sales
1 in Fife Heights
$527,500 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Fife Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 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
On average, homes in Fife Heights, Tacoma sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Fife Heights, Tacoma over the last 12 months is $650,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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