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North Tacoma

Parks, Historic Homes, Close to Everything

MEDIAN: $615,000
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Get to Know North Tacoma

The North Tacoma neighborhood is the area that encompasses some of Tacoma’s most popular neighborhoods. Neighborhoods like Old Town, Ruston, Stadium District, North Slope Historic District, Proctor District, and University of Puget Sound Neighborhood are all part of the Tacoma’s North End.

Why North Tacoma is so Great

North Tacoma has that small-town feel without being TOO small. The charming community is made up of several smaller neighborhoods. North End neighborhoods each have their own unique restaurants, shops and local conveniences. Getting around is easy—the area is well connected. Think tree-lined streets with pedestrian-friendly sidewalks!

Blue Mouse Theater in Proctor Neighborhood
A view of Tacoma's old town neighborhood from above

What to do in North Tacoma

Nature and small-town convenience rest side by side in North Tacoma. Point Defiance Park (home to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium) is a 702-acre park. Point Defiance PArk is nestled on the northernmost tip of North Tacoma and blends into the waterfront. A scenic stretch of paved walking trails, the Ruston Way Waterfront is home to fabulous restaurants and beautiful parks that look out onto Commencement Bay towards Vashon Island and Brown’s Point.

Tacoma’s North End is full of activity and things to do. From community gardens and farmers markets to events at the University of Puget Sound.

Architecture

The North End contains a wide variety of neighborhoods. There is truly something for everyone. Historic homes from Craftsman to Classical Revival abound in Proctor, North Slope Historic District, and Stadium. Further west you'll find homes built in the 1960s and 1970s. New construction is rare.

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HIstoric Homes in North Tacoma WA.
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Old Town View Homes on a cobblestone street in Tacoma, wA.
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A photo of a yellow house in the North Slope Historic District with a dog walking down the sidewalk.

What the Neighbors are Saying

We asked North Tacoma residents to tell us about they like about living in the North End, and here’s what they had to say:

It's very laid back, lots of variation in the houses, people seem very happy in the neighborhood and are mostly pleasant. It's a wonderful place to have children due to the close proximity to Pt Defiance, Ruston Way, and Proctor. The front yard gardens are the best in Tacoma.

Jen

I like that's a walkable neighborhood. We walk and ride bikes whenever we can, and even when we drive we don't go far. I also love that, while not every house has a water view, most people are only a few blocks' walk from seeing Commencement Bay, Mt. Rainier, the Olympics, and the port.

Tiffany

Beautiful views, pleasant neighbors, character and charm, family-friendly.

Angela

The neighborhood is a mix of older couples, young families and families who grew up in the area and have now returned to raise their families! Beautiful scenery from mountains, to water, to amazing parks! And a pretty amazing zoo that is almost literally in your back yard.

Jennifer
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