1015 FIR PARK LNFIRCREST, WA 98466
5
3
2,808 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Windermere R.e. Northeast, Inc; Kim Witzig; (425) 591-5858; kwitzig@windermere.com
MLS® #: 2577606
Fircrest
Tacoma
About the neighborhood
Fircrest offers a peaceful and tranquil environment that makes it a desirable neighborhood. Its streets are calm and quiet, providing a restful setting for residents. The area features several well-placed public green spaces like Whittier Park, easily accessible for outdoor exploration and relaxation. A significant portion of the housing consists of charming single detached homes, mainly two and three bedrooms, showcasing a rich history with many buildings dating back several decades. Convenience is enhanced by nearby local businesses and a selection of restaurants and cafes, all contributing to a vibrant community atmosphere with excellent accessibility for automobile travel.
Highlights
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forDaycares
Characteristics
Transportation
Fircrest is reasonably conducive to pedestrians; running daily errands is easy without the need to get in a car, and plenty of businesses are rather close by. In contrast, it is sometimes difficult to commute by bicycle in this city because bicycling is made arduous by the typically steep topography, and this part of the Seattle metropolitan area is home to fairly poor cycling infrastructure. Cars are a very good mode of transportation in Fircrest. It is straightforward to come across a parking spot, and nearby highways are moderately easy to drive to from any home in Fircrest. On the other hand, the public transit service in Fircrest is rather limited. Nevertheless, the city is served by a few bus lines, and bus stops are usually very close by.
Services
A supermarket is usually accessible within a reasonably short distance from any location in Fircrest. Moreover, there is commonly a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. Concerning education, in Fircrest, residents will usually be able to access primary schools as pedestrians. On the other hand, it can be challenging to travel to high schools from houses for sale in Fircrest. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.
Character
No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a city, Fircrest is a good option. Fircrest is very quiet overall, as the streets are usually very calm. On the other hand, parks, including Tacoma Nature Center and DeLong Park, are especially well-situated and there are over 50 of them close by for residents to unwind in, which makes them easy to reach. Lastly, even though the atmosphere is not the most lively in this part of the Seattle metropolitan area finding one of the around 10 nightlife venues is easy as they are generally located within a short distance.
Car friendly8.4
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly4.2
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly5.4
Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical
Transit friendly3.0
Transit is available for some trips
Restaurants6.0
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Groceries6.4
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping5.2
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes5.6
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.6
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife5.4
Variety of bars within a short drive
Vibrant2.6
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $42,519
- Median Household Income
- $90,308
Housing Type
- 70.2% SINGLE DETACHED
- 4.4% SEMI DETACHED
- 10.1% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 13.3% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 1.8% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.1% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 70.2%
- Semi detached
- 4.4%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 10.1%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 13.3%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 1.8%
- Mobile
- 0.1%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 43
- 0 to 4
- 7.4%
- 5 to 9
- 6.2%
- 10 to 14
- 5.3%
- 15 to 19
- 5.4%
- 20 to 24
- 5.2%
- 25 to 29
- 3.9%
- 30 to 34
- 7.4%
- 35 to 39
- 6.8%
- 40 to 44
- 8.8%
- 45 to 49
- 6.8%
- 50 to 54
- 7.0%
- 55 to 59
- 5.5%
- 60 to 64
- 6.0%
- 65 to 69
- 5.8%
- 70 to 74
- 3.8%
- 75 to 79
- 3.4%
- 80 to 84
- 2.5%
- 85 and over
- 2.7%
Education Level
- 2.1% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 21.8% HIGH SCHOOL
- 21.1% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 13.1% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 25.0% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 13.3% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 2.4% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 1.1% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 2.1%
- High School
- 21.8%
- Some college, no degree
- 21.1%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 13.1%
- Bachelor's degree
- 25.0%
- Master's degree
- 13.3%
- Professional degree
- 2.4%
- PhD
- 1.1%
Commute Mode
- 2.3% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 2.5% TRANSIT
- 77.8% DRIVE
- 0.4% OTHER
- Foot
- 2.3%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 2.5%
- Drive
- 77.8%
- Other
- 0.4%
- None
- 17.0%
Comparable Listings in Fircrest
Updated
Pending
1024 DANIELS DRFIRCREST, WA 98466
5
3
3,015 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Remax Northwest Realtors; Larry Tuell; (253) 312-1757; lartuell@msn.com
MLS® #: 2558272
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1027 CRESTWOOD LNFIRCREST, WA 98466
4
4
4,936 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Real Property Associates; Andrew Knutzen; (206) 412-8001; andrew@knutzenre.com
MLS® #: 2561180
Updated
6320 GREGORY ST WUNIVERSITY PLACE, WA 98466
4
3
2,826 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Better Properties Solutions; Eman Lassiter; (206) 963-3511; eman@emangeorge.com
MLS® #: 2531651
Pending
1208 CONTRA COSTA AVEFIRCREST, WA 98466
5
3
2,668 SQ FT
Listing Broker: T Edwards Co; Tyler J. Edwards; (253) 381-0981; tyler@tedwardsco.com
MLS® #: 2582773
3608 65TH AVE WUNIVERSITY PLACE, WA 98466
4
3
2,740 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Better Properties N. Proctor; Debbie Black; (253) 229-8450; debbieblacksemail@gmail.com
MLS® #: 2559208
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Pending
372 FARALLONE AVEFIRCREST, WA 98466
3
3
2,130 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Neighborhood Experts Real Est.; Paige Schulte; (253) 313-4093; paige@askpaigeschulte.com
MLS® #: 2577080
New Listing
5002 S 30TH ST APT D2TACOMA, WA 98409
2
2
1,034 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Better Properties N. Proctor; Joe Carbajal; (253) 254-6739; joe@homesinthe253.com
MLS® #: 2588057
Pending
1311 CONTRA COSTA AVEFIRCREST, WA 98466
N/A
N/A
5,328 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Remax Northwest Realtors; Jay Karlin; (206) 356-2641; jay@jaykarlin.com
MLS® #: 2583834
1310 BOISE STFIRCREST, WA 98466
2
2
1,203 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Hume Real Estate; Steven Hume; (253) 970-9965; stevenhume@msn.com
MLS® #: 2339856
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