$435,991Average Value$328Average Price per Sq Ft20Homes For Sale
South Tacoma, a relatively affordable neighborhood
Homebuyers choose South Tacoma for its single-family homes, trendy restaurants and diverse recreational and entertainment options. "Homebuyers are choosing to move here because they can live in an affordable neighborhood with an easy commute," says Realtor Shelly McCombs, who sells property in the area with McCombs Homes. Located between the bustling Tacoma Mall and the historic shopping district along South Tacoma Way, the neighborhood is close to Interstate 5 and connected to local public transportation. "South Tacoma is somewhere everyone can feel welcome and find an affordable place to live. As Tacoma grows, I believe that South Tacoma will continue to thrive," says Realtor Gervon Simon, who sells homes in the neighborhood with Compass.
South Tacoma's blossoming business district welcomes you.
Dock workers once lived in South Tacoma
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Bungalows and ranch-style homes
"There has been so much price increase throughout the city, especially downtown. But there is still a lot of affordable housing, even though prices are on the rise like everywhere else," Simon says. Homebuyers can purchase a two-bedroom mid-century bungalow for between $330,000 and $400,000. A three-bedroom early 20th-century bungalow sells for between $360,000 and $450,000. Assessors value early-2000s four-bedroom ranch-style homes at between $410,000 and $500,000. Many South Tacoma houses have detached garages in the backyards. Most yards are large enough to host cookouts and pass around the football. Newly built five-bedroom homes are valued at between $630,000 and $700,000.
Craftsman homes come in many styles and sizes in South Tacoma.
Bungalow-style home
South Tacoma has modern new builds too.
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Gray Middle School is the newest school in South Tacoma.
Nearby public schools
Many local children attend Edison Elementary, which has a 14-to-1 student-teacher ratio and a B-minus Niche rating. Gray Middle School students are 26% proficient in math and 34% proficient in reading. The school has a C-minus Niche rating. Some children move on to Mount Tahoma High School, which has a 91% graduation rate and a C-plus Niche rating.
South Tacoma has the newly built STAR Center offering all the best activities for kids.
A golf course and community centers
The Meadow Park Golf Course on Lakewood Drive has a driving range and 18 holes shaded by conifers. Folks hold picnics, play baseball and basketball and take their children to the playground at South Park. A $14.2 million building that will become the Asia Pacific Cultural Center is expected to be completed at the park by 2025. The center will use the new building to celebrate the cuisine, art, dances, languages, history and traditional attire of over 47 countries and cultures. The STAR Center on 66th Street offers children's play areas, preschool and pre-kindergarten classes, a gym for adults, cooking classes, art classes, dance classes, music classes, theater classes, teen nights and coffee socials for people over 50.
Local restaurants and a mall
People munch on tacos and quesadillas at Tonala Mexican Restaurant in Lincoln Plaza. The big red barn on South Tacoma Way is known as the Homestead Restaurant & Bakery, where locals devour American comfort classics like cherry pie and pot roast. The Church Cantina on South Tacoma Way is a gothic horror-themed restaurant where patrons play pool and eat Cuban-style pulled pork sandwiches. Folks buy their own cooking ingredients at Costco Wholesale on South 37th Street. People buy camping, hiking and other outdoor gear at the REI on South Steele Street before embarking on wilderness adventures. For those who prefer to bring some nature into their homes, The Fernseed on South Tacoma Way sells floral arrangements and potted plants. The Tacoma Mall on South Steele Street has stores like Old Navy, Nordstrom, H&M and JCPenney.
Fernseed in South Tacoma
The business district of South Tacoma has many restaurants.
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South Tacoma's Airport Tavern is the local venue for live entertainment.
Local music venues and minor league baseball
The Airport Tavern is one of the neighborhood's most popular live music venues, regularly featuring local bands and up-and-coming artists. The Plaid Pig on South Tacoma Way features punk and hard rock bands in a dive atmosphere. People drive 38 miles north on Interstate 5 to watch the Seahawks play at Lumen Field and the Mariners play at T-Mobile Park. Residents drive 4 miles north via South Tyler Street to see Minor League Baseball's Tacoma Rainiers. People travel 6 ½ miles northeast to visit LeMay America's Car Museum.
Buses run on regular schedules through South Tacoma.
Getting around Tacoma
People commute 9 miles northeast via Orchard Street West to Downtown Tacoma, where some residents work. Downtown Seattle is 39 miles north of South Tacoma via Interstate 5. The Pierce Transit bus system operates stops on South Tacoma Way, South 74th Street and South Oakes Street. Residents can use the bus system to access the rest of the city and a portion of the Seattle metropolitan area. People catch the commuter rail at South Tacoma Station on Washington Street. People drive 27 ½ miles northeast to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Interstate 5.
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Parks in this Area
Irving Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
South Park
Manitou Park
Oakland/Madrona Park
Wapato Hills Park
Transit
Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International
42 min drive
Bus
S Tacoma Way & Trafton St
Bus
66th St S & S Orchard St
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Steele St S & S 37th St
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S Tacoma Way & S 62nd St
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Oakes St S & S 64th St
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Oakes St S & S 66th St
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74th St S & Wapato St
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.643 Reviews
4.0Niche User
1/9/2015Niche Review
Great quality, usually really crowded because this area has one of the only Olive Gardens and Famous Daves thats close enough to the other cities that surround this area
4.0Current Resident
9/8/2019Niche Review
This was the only part of town we could afford a house in. Our experience has been great. The local schools are fantastic, we have wonderful neighbors, and the community is improving.
2.0Niche User
2/3/2015Niche Review
I currently live in Washington State In a city called Tacoma. Tacoma is located near Mount Saint Helen and the pacific ocean. Most days of the week the weather is raining or cloudy, this weather makes living here somewhat bad but when it is sunny the city is beautiful.
5.0Current Resident
11/24/2020Niche Review
Quiet, cozy, friendly neighborhood with access to everything imaginable. Lovely parks (Wapato, Alling, Lincoln) and key stores (REI, World Market, Costco) are right here, and downtown Tacoma nightlife is a stone's throw away. Lincoln International District has adorable, historic homes on tree-lined streets, and so many young couples are moving to the area.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
South Tacoma
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South Tacoma Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Tacoma, Tacoma sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Tacoma, Tacoma over the last 12 months is $539,000, up 88% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Turn key, meticulously updated 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms tri-level home. Every detail has been thoughtfully renovated. Bright and open layout featuring vaulted ceilings and a sleek new laminate flooring throughout the whole home. Gorgeous kitchen with white shaker cabinets and Quartz counter tops and subway tile backsplash and ss appliances. Both bathrooms have been fully remodeled with
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Perfect one-level home. Perched above the crowd this 2015 year built home has the needed upgrades to make life comfortable. Granite kitchen counters; stainless steel sink; quality LVP flooring throughout main level; stainless steel kitchen appliances; Gas Furnace & a separate air conditioner. Wonderful breakfast bar seating four plus a kitchen nook area. The great room is ideal for entertaining
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
29,360
Median Age
35
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,985
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,585
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.1%
College Graduates
19.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.1%
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®
40/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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