University Place Washington
University Place Washington is a small city that is a neighbor to Tacoma. While it is a separate city, it is so close to Tacoma that living, working, and playing here is not uncommon for area residents. UP is a great place to head to enjoy beaches and parks, but also a great place to live with a good school district, library, and also beautiful views of the sunset from areas near the shoreline.
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University Place School District
Curtis Senior High - 8425 40th Street West
Curtis Junior High - 3725 Grandview Drive West
Drum Intermediate - 4909 79th Avenue West
Narrows View Intermediate - 7813 Fordham Street
Chambers Primary - 9101 56th Ave W
Evergreen Primary - 7102 40th Street West
Sunset Primary - 4523 97th Avenue West
University Place Primary - 2708 Grandview Drive West
Real Estate
The average sale price of homes in University Place was about $285,000 in 2011 according to Zillow.com. Generally, this area is more expensive than many Tacoma neighborhoods, except perhaps North Tacoma and Northeast Tacoma. Many homes here have a good amount of space with most being between 1,400 and 3,600 square feet. Many of the homes are 1960s or newer as well, and there are options for some nice condos here too. There are some incredibly opulent homes tucked away on hillsides overlooking the water, especially off of Grandview.
Apartments
Apartments are plentiful in University Place and include a nice range of cheap places on up to more upscale rentals.
A good place to look for cheap and mid-range apartments is along Bridgeport, which also puts you close to lots of shops and restaurants. Several large complexes are located in UP as well, including The Westridges (which is actually in Tacoma, but just barely), Carriage House, and Orchard Crest Apartments. Prices start in the low $600s for studios and range up over $1000 for other sizes.
Things to Do
While University Place is largely residential and doesn’t have any major attractions like downtown Tacoma does, there is plenty to do and see here. One of the best is to check out the parks here. Both Titlow Beach Park and Chambers Bay Golf Course have beaches to stroll and lots of walking paths. Titlow Beach Park has some restaurants, a boardwalk, and park facilities too. Chambers Bay is a great place to walk, but also a great place to take in a round of golf. The Curran Apple Orchard is also a good spot for some time in the outdoors.
There are some places to shop within UP’s city limits that Tacoma does not have. These include Trader Joe’s, Wal-Mart, and a number of independent shops. One of the best bakeries in the Tacoma area is also located here.
Transportation
Pierce Transit buses run throughout University Place and link this area to the larger metro area. Route 53A and Route 2 are the routes that come to this area, and the Tacoma Community College transit center is the closest timed transfer point.
http://cityofup.com/
University Place School District
Curtis Senior High - 8425 40th Street West
Curtis Junior High - 3725 Grandview Drive West
Drum Intermediate - 4909 79th Avenue West
Narrows View Intermediate - 7813 Fordham Street
Chambers Primary - 9101 56th Ave W
Evergreen Primary - 7102 40th Street West
Sunset Primary - 4523 97th Avenue West
University Place Primary - 2708 Grandview Drive West
Real Estate
The average sale price of homes in University Place was about $285,000 in 2011 according to Zillow.com. Generally, this area is more expensive than many Tacoma neighborhoods, except perhaps North Tacoma and Northeast Tacoma. Many homes here have a good amount of space with most being between 1,400 and 3,600 square feet. Many of the homes are 1960s or newer as well, and there are options for some nice condos here too. There are some incredibly opulent homes tucked away on hillsides overlooking the water, especially off of Grandview.
Apartments
Apartments are plentiful in University Place and include a nice range of cheap places on up to more upscale rentals.
A good place to look for cheap and mid-range apartments is along Bridgeport, which also puts you close to lots of shops and restaurants. Several large complexes are located in UP as well, including The Westridges (which is actually in Tacoma, but just barely), Carriage House, and Orchard Crest Apartments. Prices start in the low $600s for studios and range up over $1000 for other sizes.
Things to Do
While University Place is largely residential and doesn’t have any major attractions like downtown Tacoma does, there is plenty to do and see here. One of the best is to check out the parks here. Both Titlow Beach Park and Chambers Bay Golf Course have beaches to stroll and lots of walking paths. Titlow Beach Park has some restaurants, a boardwalk, and park facilities too. Chambers Bay is a great place to walk, but also a great place to take in a round of golf. The Curran Apple Orchard is also a good spot for some time in the outdoors.
There are some places to shop within UP’s city limits that Tacoma does not have. These include Trader Joe’s, Wal-Mart, and a number of independent shops. One of the best bakeries in the Tacoma area is also located here.
Transportation
Pierce Transit buses run throughout University Place and link this area to the larger metro area. Route 53A and Route 2 are the routes that come to this area, and the Tacoma Community College transit center is the closest timed transfer point.