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Pacific-Lakeview

Pacific-Lakeview

Suburban Neighborhood in Lakewood, Washington

Pierce County 98499

$406,771 Average Value
$276 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

The Pacific Lakeview neighborhood of Lakewood provides spectacular views of Mount Rainier and a serene natural setting. The community offers residents budget-friendly housing within proximity to lush parkland and pristine lakes. "Many of the people who live here work at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord military base," says Jason Kjellesvik, associate managing broker/Realtor for Compass, who used to live in the area and has over 30 years of experience.

Most homes are small two- to three-bedroom bungalows or ranch-style homes, ranging from $396,000 to $444,000. The lots are small, less than 1/4 acre, with room enough for a barbecue grill or small garden. Tree-lined streets are wide, and there are no sidewalks.

Students attend Tyee Park Elementary Schools and Lochburn Middle School, both of which have a C rating on Niche. Clover Park High School offers an International Baccalaureate Program and has a B-minus from Niche.

Residents in the Pacific-Lakeview neighborhood have easy access to parks, lakes and local attractions. The 500-year-old Thornewood Castle, with its unique history, is situated on the shores of American Lake. The Tudor-Gothic-style mansion was dismantled in 1907 in England and reconstructed in Lakewood. Thornewood also has ties to Hollywood, as It served as the setting for the films "Rose Red," "The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer" and the Oscar-winning "There Will Be Blood." Currently, "the castle," as it's referred to by locals, is used as a site for events and overnight stays.

As for outdoor recreation, locals like to go to the recently renovated Springbrook Park, which includes a playground, baseball field, two half-court basketball courts, and two picnic shelters available for rent. The park is also home to the Springbrook community gardens. The improvements were part of the city's nearly $1 million investment to expand and redevelop the park. Not from the military base is American Lake, the largest natural lake in Pierce County. The setting is known for its amazing Mt. Rainier views, excellent fishing, and a variety of water sports and activities.

Only a six-minute drive is the Lakewood Towne Center, which has many shopping and dining options. "Here, there are mostly chain stores and restaurants," Kjellesvik says. Barnes and Noble, Old Navy and Marshalls are only a few of the mall's offerings. Locals can go to Safeway, also a six-minute drive from home, for grocery shopping.

The Lakewood Bar and Grill in Tacoma serves appetizers, salads, sandwiches and burgers. Kjellesvik recommends The Adriatic at Oakbrook for fine dining and special occasions with its fresh-to-order Italian food. The Lakewood Towne Center also has plenty of chain dining options like Chipotle, Applebee's and Five Guys.

Pacific-Lakeview is located between Interstate 5 and Pacific Hwy SW. There is no public transportation, so residents are car-dependent. The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) is a 31-mile drive from home.

For big-town living with small-town vibes, Pacific-Lakeview might be a place to call home.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International

43 min drive

Bus

Mcchord Dr SW & Lincoln Ave SW

Bus

Lincoln Ave SW & Chicago Av

Bus

Pacific HWY SW & 108th St SW

Bus

Bridgeport Way SW & Pacific HWY SW

Bus

Lakewood Station - Bay 4

Bus

Bridgeport Way SW & San Francisco

Bus

12828 Pacific HWY SW

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Pacific-Lakeview US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 7 4
Assault with Weapon 7 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$312,500
Median Single Family Price
$380,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$293,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$276
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Months of Supply
2.00
Median List Price
$349,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-16%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
193
Median Year Built
1956
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,244
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,186
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,029
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
6,235
Median Age
32
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.1%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$41,085
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,466

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
83.5%
College Graduates
14.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
37°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
2''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

70 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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