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Finding waterfront properties in Tacoma & Gig Harbor
Are you looking for a waterfront or water view property in Tacoma, Gig Harbor, or Pierce County in general? You’re not alone. Views and access to the water are one of the most exciting parts of living in the Pacific Northwest. That said, waterfront properties are complex ...
The Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Pierce County 2023
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Pierce County in 2023? Looking for a list of the most expensive neighborhoods in Pierce County, Washington? This is the place. This year the most expensive neighborhoods in Pierce County are Kopachuck Ridge/Horsehead Bay, Stadium Dis...
The Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Pierce County 2022
The most expensive neighborhoods in Pierce County as of 2022 are Kopachuck Ridge/Horsehead Bay, Fox Island, Stadium District, Wollochet Bay, and Old Town Tacoma. How much do homes cost in Pierce County? The 2022 Pierce County Real Estate Market continues to be a seller’s ma...
What is it like living in Gig Harbor, Washington?
Living in Gig Harbor has a coastal quality. People living here are surrounded by water, nature, and incredible views of Mt Rainier and the Olympics. Gig Harbor is located just over the bridge from Tacoma, WA. Though it was once a sleepy fishing village, Gig Harbor is growing fa...
How much does it cost to buy a house on Fox Island?
Fox Island is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Pierce County. There was a time when buying a house on the island was sort of the “affordable alternative” to a house in Gig Harbor. These days, that’s not quite the case. While it’s true Gig Harbo...
The Best Neighborhoods in Tacoma
What are Tacoma’s best neighborhoods? Well, that depends on who you’re asking and why you’re asking. Each of Tacoma’s neighborhoods has something special about it—just take a moment to explore our clickable neighborhood map of Tacoma and you’ll see what we mean. ...
The Most Expensive Homes to Sell in Pierce County in 2019
The median home price in Pierce County going into 2020 is $375,000. That said, Pierce County has some serious luxury homes that sold in 2019. While they’re all big beautiful mansions, it seems that the thing that will really cost you the big bucks is water. Mainly having acce...
Complete List of Pierce County Cities and Neighborhoods
Pierce County Neighborhoods are many and varied! In this article we breakdown where the neighborhoods and cities in Pierce County are and everything you need to know about them. What do I need to know about moving to Pierce County and choosing a neighborhood? Here at MovetoTaco...
Water view neighborhoods near Tacoma
Whether you’re moving to the Pacific Northwest or you already live here- a home with a water view is on the wish list. If a water view home is what you’re looking for, Tacoma and the surrounding neighborhoods have a lot of cool neighborhoods for you to choose from. ...
What’s it like living on Fox Island?
When most of us think of island living near Tacoma we imagine some of the more remote islands that are accessible only by Ferry- such as Anderson Island or Vashon Island. Fox Island is only 30 minutes from Downtown Tacoma and 20 minutes from Gig Harbor’s Uptown- most impo...