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University Place
A friendly, suburban community with an emphasis on the outdoors.
Known for its community-oriented focus and its breathtaking views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains, University Place (also known as UP by locals) offers a small-town feel while providing many of the same amenities of larger cities. Chambers Bay is a destination spot for residents and out-of-towners alike, and the nationally recognized Chambers Bay Golf Course is a beautiful place to visit— even if you don’t play golf!
A suburban area with a vibrant atmosphere, the University Place neighborhood is also known for its convenient proximity to Joint Base Lewis-McChord. JBLM, I-5, Highway 16 and Downtown Tacoma are all within a 15-20 minute drive, and Pierce County Transit runs throughout the community. University Place has also truly become a walkable city, which many residents appreciate. Home of the 2015 U.S. Open, the Chambers Bay Golf Course is a wonderful destination with stunning views all year round!
Known for its award-winning schools, many families choose UP as home. A range of housing options are available, and construction age depends on the neighborhood, but many homes were built in the 1950s to 70s. The northern part of the city has many apartment options, while the south and west slope offer more single-family home options, some with gorgeous views of the Puget Sound!
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REALTORS® specializing in University Place
April Adams Neighborhood expert in University Place
Therese Gesch
Neighborhood expert in
Fircrest, University Place, South Tacoma
Haley Wilkerson
Neighborhood expert in
University Place, Downtown Puyallup, Fircrest
Madison Bingham
Realtor® since 2016 Neighborhood expert in
Ruston / Old Town, Lakewood, Proctor / North Tacoma
Marisa Merritt
Realtor® since 2006 Neighborhood expert in
Gig Harbor, University Place
Curtis & Megan Gibson
Realtor® since 2005 Neighborhood expert in
University Place, Proctor / North Tacoma, West Slope / Narrows
Matt Hume
Realtor® since 2002 Neighborhood expert in
University Place, Downtown Tacoma, Ruston / Old Town
Amy Lowry
Realtor® since 2006 Neighborhood expert in
South Tacoma, University Place, Lakewood
Brent Tornquist
Realtor® since 1996 Neighborhood expert in
Proctor / North Tacoma, University Place, Fircrest
Cheryl Wilkerson
Realtor® since 2001 Neighborhood expert in
University Place, Downtown Puyallup, Fircrest
Regina Madiera-Gorden
Realtor® since 2004 Neighborhood expert in
Ruston / Old Town, Lakewood, Proctor / North Tacoma
Cathie Christie
Realtor® since 1986 Neighborhood expert in
University Place
Kelli Jo Hjalseth
Realtor® since 2001 Neighborhood expert in
Stadium / North Slope, West Slope / Narrows, Fircrest