Name: Dash Point
Address: Tacoma, WA

About the neighborhood

Dash Point is a peaceful community with a slow-paced atmosphere that promotes outdoor activities. The area features well-distributed parks, offering inviting green spaces nearby. Many residences in this neighborhood consist of spacious single detached homes and row houses, mostly built around 1971, with three to four or more bedrooms. Parking opportunities are generally plentiful, making access convenient for residents. While the neighborhood has a limited selection of restaurants and grocery stores, the tranquil surroundings and quiet streets create a soothing environment. Its quiet streets provide a restful retreat, making this neighborhood an excellent choice for anyone seeking serenity and natural spaces.

Characteristics

Transportation

Driving is a very good transportation option in this community. It is especially convenient to park. It is challenging to move around by bike in Dash Point as the cycling infrastructure is rather limited, and bicycle riders are faced with a considerable amount of elevation changes. This community is also not very suitable for those who like to travel as pedestrians since very few day-to-day needs can be met without the use of a vehicle.

Services

It can be very difficult to get to high schools and primary schools without a car from properties for sale in Dash Point. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. As far as eating is concerned, property owners in Dash Point typically have to rely on a car to purchase groceries. Residents can enjoy a few restaurants and coffee shops as well.

Character

Dash Point offers a calm atmosphere and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time in green spaces. Most areas in this community are reasonably quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. Finally, a lot of locations in the community have fairly good access to public green spaces, such as Dash Point State Park and Norpoint Park, since there are around 20 of them close by for residents to visit.

Car friendly8.6

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly3.8

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly1.8

Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant

Transit friendly0.0

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Restaurants3.2

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries2.0

Some groceries within a short drive