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$1,250 / Month

1517 E 38th St Unit 2

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Tacoma, WA 98404

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Beds Baths Average SF
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 650 SF

About This Property

Welcome to the newly renovated triplex in Tacoma! This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment features beautiful hardwood laminated flooring throughout. Enjoy the convenience of having a washer and dryer in the unit for your laundry needs. Located in close proximity to JBLM, this apartment is perfect for those who work on the base. Take advantage of being near Point Defiance Zoo and Owens Beach for weekend adventures. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to live in a well-maintained and updated apartment in Tacoma! Contact us today to schedule a tour. Move in credit: Apply now and receive $500 off! Rent: $1,250.00 | Security Deposit: $1,250.00 Utilities: Water, Sewer, and Trash is to be paid as a flat rate of $150.00 per month. Electricity is tenant responsibility. Pets: Max 2 Pets: Cats with a weight limit of 25 lbs. or less. No dogs are permitted. You will be required to pay a minimum of $50 pet rent. All residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) which includes HVAC air filter delivery, our best-in-class resident rewards program, identity protection, and much more! More details upon application. Amenities: Hardwood Laminated Flooring, Washer And Dryer, Close Proximity To Jblm, Near Point Defiance Zoo, Near Owens Beach

1517 E 38th St is a condo located in Pierce County and the 98404 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Tacoma School District attendance zone.

Location
1517 E 38th St, Tacoma,
WA 98404
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
Neighborhood

Eastside is one of the city’s most affordable neighborhoods on the rise. This up-and-coming neighborhood has something for every taste and lifestyle with affordable to mid-range single-family houses, townhomes, and apartments available for rent. Many of the hillside rentals have great views of the city and of Mount Rainier as well.

Renters enjoy Eastside’s convenient location that allows for easy access to all points in the city. Commuters can hop onto Interstate 5, Interstate 705, or Highway 7 to go to work in Downtown Tacoma or Seattle. Meandering Swan Creek Park and McKinley Park provide outdoor enthusiasts with numerous walking trails for recreation and exercise. Residents can pick fresh blueberries at Charlotte’s Blueberry Park just south of the neighborhood. Eastside Tacoma has numerous bars and restaurants that attract people from all over the city but residents also enjoy going into Downtown Tacoma for more dining and entertainment options, which is only five miles away.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 401 Sq Ft $1,099 $1,191 $1,375
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 500 Sq Ft $675 $1,251 $1,840
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 964 Sq Ft $1,550 $1,958 $2,500
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1131 Sq Ft $1,895 $2,013 $2,150
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1276 Sq Ft $2,637 — —
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
UW Tacoma
Drive: 4 min 2.8 mi
University of Puget Sound
Drive: 12 min 6.3 mi
Tacoma Community College
Drive: 14 min 7.2 mi
Clover Park Technical College
Drive: 14 min 7.8 mi
1517 E 38th St Unit 2 is within 4 minutes or 2.8 miles from UW Tacoma. It is also near University of Puget Sound and Tacoma Community College.
Schools
Blix Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
475 Students
Attendance Zone
First Creek Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
575 Students
Attendance Zone
Lincoln High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,578 Students
Attendance Zone
Grace Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Tacoma include South 25Th, located 2.5 miles from 1517 E 38th St Unit 2. 1517 E 38th St Unit 2 is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 20.9 miles or 33 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
South 25Th
Drive: 4 min 2.5 mi
Convention Center/South 15Th
Drive: 4 min 2.9 mi
Theater District
Drive: 5 min 3.2 mi
St Joseph
Drive: 6 min 3.4 mi
Theater District/South 9Th
Drive: 5 min 3.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Tacoma Dome Station
Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
South Tacoma Station
Drive: 9 min 5.1 mi
Lakewood Station
Drive: 13 min 8.4 mi
Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station
 Drive: 46 min 29.4 mi
King Street (Seattle) Station
Drive: 41 min 31.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Seattle-Tacoma International
 Drive: 33 min 20.9 mi

Walkability Near 1517 E 38th St Tacoma, WA 98404

Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1517 E 38th St Unit 2.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Portland Ave Retail Center
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Portland Ave. Retail
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Portland Mini Plaza
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
1517 E 38th St Unit 2 has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 8-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Swan Creek Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Children's Museum of Tacoma
 Drive: 6 min 3.4 mi
Foss Waterway Seaport
 Drive: 6 min 4.0 mi
Seymour Botanical Conservatory
 Drive: 7 min 4.1 mi
Orangegate Park
 Drive: 9 min 4.9 mi
1517 E 38th St Unit 2 has 5 parks within 4.9 miles, including Swan Creek Park, Children's Museum of Tacoma, and Foss Waterway Seaport.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
St. Joseph Medical Center
Drive: 5 min 3.3 mi
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital
Drive: 15 min 9.1 mi
St. Clare Hospital
Drive: 14 min 9.1 mi
1517 E 38th St Unit 2 has 3 hospitals within 9.1 miles, the nearest is St. Joseph Medical Center which is 3.3 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
McChord Air Force Base
Drive: 18 min 10.5 mi
Camp Murray Washington
Drive: 20 min 12.7 mi
Fort Lewis
Drive: 35 min 18.0 mi
1517 E 38th St Unit 2 has 3 military bases within 18.0 miles, the nearest is McChord Air Force Base which is 10.5 miles away and a 18 minute drive.

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