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Six places I sell in, written for locals and for people moving here. School districts link to the districts themselves; check boundaries for any address before you buy.
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Gig Harbor
A working harbor town with a waterfront you can walk, boats in the bay and Mount Rainier on clear days.
The Gig Harbor guide -
Fox Island
A quiet island of beach roads and evergreens, joined to the Gig Harbor peninsula by its own bridge.
The Fox Island guide -
North Tacoma
Tree-lined streets of craftsman and older homes, with the Proctor and Stadium districts close by.
The North Tacoma guide -
Ruston
A small town wrapped by Tacoma, next to Point Defiance and the Point Ruston waterfront.
The Ruston guide -
University Place
A suburban city on the Sound with Chambers Bay's park and trails on its western edge.
The University Place guide -
Key Peninsula
Rural, wooded and on the water: acreage, small communities and long quiet roads.
The Key Peninsula guide
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