
Neighborhood: 98444
- Community VibeStrong neighborhood connections and community events foster a friendly atmosphere.College NearbyLocal university presence adds vibrancy, events, and youthful energy.Outdoor ActivitiesAmple parks and spaces for hiking, biking, and active recreation.Highway AccessQuick highway connections for seamless travel and regional access.
Centered around Parkland and the Pacific Avenue corridor, 98444 blends suburban calm with a student-driven buzz from Pacific Lutheran University. Expect a classic Puget Sound climate—mild, wet winters and pleasantly dry summers—plus evergreen-lined streets, Bresemann Forest trails, and weekends at Spanaway Lake Park for swims, paddling, and loops that connect to the Pipeline Trail. Daily life is practical and local: Grocery Outlet and corner markets for staples, taquerias, pho, and teriyaki along Pacific Ave, cafés like 208 Garfield and neighborhood coffee stands, and Sprinker Recreation Center for skating, courts, and family programs. Fitness options, dog-friendly green spaces, and casual pubs are close, with larger shopping at nearby Lakewood Towne Center and Tacoma malls a short drive. According to recent Zillow market trends, median rent in 98444 sits in the low-to-mid $1,800s, with most listings roughly $1,300–$2,400. It’s friendly and down-to-earth, pet welcoming, and commuter convenient via SR-7, SR-512, and Pierce Transit routes toward Tacoma.
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Nearby schools in Tacoma
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Brookdale Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Perry G Keithley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Washington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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The Oliver Apartments has a walk score of 74, it's very walkable.
The schools assigned to The Oliver Apartments include Brookdale Elementary School, Perry G Keithley Middle School, and Washington High School.
The Oliver Apartments is in the 98444 neighborhood in Tacoma, WA.
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