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West End, close to the Tacoma Narrows, is a well-established community
West End is a hilly community next to the Tacoma Narrows, a Puget Sound waterway crossed by twin suspension bridges. There are well-established residential streets, some winding, perched on the bluffs or with cul-de-sacs. Though many streets have sidewalks, not all do. Residents enjoy close access to beaches, forests, waterfront trails and Tacoma Community College. The West End Neighborhood Council, one of eight neighborhood councils in the city, represents the community.
Some West End properties have landscaped yards.
Your West End home may have a garage and driveway.
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From Craftsmans and Foursquares to midcentury homes
The West Slope is an elevated portion of the peninsula adjacent to the Sound. "It's not a huge hill but has enough of a slope that homes going from the top and down have a view: Downtown Tacoma, Mount Rainier, Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains," says Davey Wilde, a Realtor with Compass.
Wilde says West End is close enough to Downtown Tacoma for convenience but sufficiently separate enough for it to feel suburban. "It's a different vibe living here; it's a lot more residential and has more space compared to other parts of Tacoma."
Not all streets in West End have sidewalks.
Prairie-style architecture is one of the vintage options in West End.
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Higher prices than parts of Tacoma, affordable in terms of the county
Early to mid-20th-century homes, like Craftsman bungalows, American Foursquares, ramblers and split levels are common in West End. There are also some contemporary homes, mostly built from the 1980s to the 2000s. Single-family homes fall between the low $400,000s and $1.7 million, though the median sales price is in the low $700,000s. According to Wilde, the West End's prices are on the higher side for Tacoma. "It's not really entry level, but for the whole county, it's still affordable." There are some larger-than-average parcels. Condos and townhouses, which are fewer in number, range from the low $200,000s to mid $400,000s.
Things to know about the Tacoma Narrows Bridges
The twin suspension bridges that connect to the Gig Harbor peninsula are known as the Tacoma Narrows Bridges or Narrows Bridges. There's some history connected to this crossing:
A wobbly bridge nicknamed Galloping Gertie opened in 1940, it collapsed 4 months later in a windstorm.
In 1950, a new, more aerodynamic bridge opened; some dubbed it Sturdy Gertie.
Another bridge opened in 2007, adding four lanes and allowing for a directional traffic split.
The newer bridge, which is for eastbound traffic, also features a wide, multi-use, two-way path that's an extension of the Scott Pierson Trail. A concrete barrier and railings separate the path from cars and the outer edge.
Several parks are close to home, Point Defiance has lots of features
Outdoor sites close to West End homes include:
Titlow Park: beaches, marine preserve, trails, a sprayground
West End Playfield: skate park, athletics courts and fields, playground
War Memorial Park: plaques, artifacts, access to the Scott Pierson Trail
China Lake Nature Area: undeveloped evergreen forest, looped lakeside path
The sprawling Point Defiance Park, several miles away in North Tacoma, includes the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, the Rhododendron Garden and Owen Beach, popular for kayaking, picnicking and beachcombing.
A paved walking trail runs beside the train tracks at Titlow Beach.
Family Fun Day is packed with activities for everyone.
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Waterside spots, Mildred Street and Sixth Avenue shops and food
Among the waterfront establishments at the Narrows Marina are Boathouse 19 restaurant and Narrows Brewing. It's also home to Tacoma's branch of the Carefree Boat Club of Seattle, a members-only club. Other retail and dining options are found inland around Mildred Street, on both sides of South 19th Street. There's everything from locally owned restaurants to fast food and Fred Meyer for groceries. The Highland Hill Shopping Center, off Sixth Avenue, offers additional stores. Toward the east is The Ave, otherwise known as the Sixth Avenue Business District, a lively commercial stretch. To the north is the Proctor District, which hosts the Proctor Farmers Market on Saturdays year round, though not every week. Ruston, a very small, separate city adjacent to Point Defiance, is known for the mixed-use Point Ruston district.
Residents can head to Fred Meyer for their grocery needs.
There's a YMCA in the area.
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Geiger Montessori is among Tacoma Public Schools' option schools
The Tacoma Public Schools district covers the area, with schools like Henry Foss High School, the sole public school in Tacoma with International Baccalaureate programs. Choice options, generally by application during open enrollment, are also available. One of the option schools, Geiger Montessori School, serves prekindergarten through fifth grade and is in West End. Enrollment is by lottery, with entry preference given to siblings of current students. The Science and Math Institute (SAMI), a magnet high school in Point Defiance, is subject to a regional lottery.
Hunt Middle School is within the Tacoma Public Schools system.
Henry Foss High School is the sole public high school in Tacoma with an International Baccalaureate program.
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Bus service, Seattle commutes via I-5 or the Tacoma Dome Station
Though some people work in Downtown Tacoma or at the Port of Tacoma, Wilde says Seattle is a common destination for commuters. From West End, state Route 16 connects on the east to Interstate 5; the commute to Seattle typically takes 30 minutes to an hour. Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM), a military installation and major employer, is roughly 20 miles to the southwest. "It's pretty easy to get to the Sea-Tac airport, South Tacoma and everything in between," Wilde says. Pierce Transit has a bus route that goes through West End, while Tacoma Dome Station, about 5 miles away, offers Seattle-bound Sound Transit Express buses and Sounder S Line commuter rail. There's also access to the Tacoma-only Sound Transit Link light rail T Line. Plenty of free parking is available around the station.
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West End Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West End, Tacoma sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in West End, Tacoma over the last 12 months is $610,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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