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Colonial Terrace
Colonial Terrace
8414 John Dower Rd SW,
Tacoma,
WA
98499
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About Colonial Terrace
At Colonial Terrace in Tacoma, WA, experience great living. The 98499 location in Tacoma is an ideal place to move. Be sure to check out the apartment floorplan options. The professional leasing staff is waiting to show you all that this community has to offer. It's time to get moving on finding your next place. Contact or stop by Colonial Terrace to find out current pricing!
Colonial Terrace is an apartment community located in Pierce County and the 98499 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Clover Park attendance zone.
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Nestled about eight miles south of Tacoma, North Lakewood is a quiet suburban neighborhood engulfed in lush evergreen trees. North Lakewood touts an array of affordable houses, condos, and apartments available for rent near scenic green spaces and convenient shopping centers.
The neighborhood borders the sprawling Chambers Creek, which boasts miles of trails, saltwater shoreline, and stunning views. North Lakewood also hosts the largest joint military base on the West Coast, serving as a hub for the Tacoma, Seattle, and Olympia ports. Convenience to I-5 affords residents simple commutes and travels on a regular basis.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.6 mi |
Colonial Terrace is within 5 minutes or 2.0 miles from Clover Park Technical College. It is also near Pierce College Fort Steilacoom and Tacoma Community College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
299 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
289 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
727 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
510 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,315 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
612 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-4
50 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Tacoma include St Joseph, located 7.3 miles from Colonial Terrace. Colonial Terrace is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 28.4 miles or 43 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.3 mi | |
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Drive: | 12 min | 7.4 mi |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.7 mi | |
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Drive: | 12 min | 7.7 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 8.1 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.4 mi | |
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Drive: | 12 min | 7.7 mi |
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Drive: | 21 min | 14.5 mi |
| Drive: | 21 min | 14.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Seattle-Tacoma International
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Drive: | 43 min | 28.4 mi |
Time and distance from Colonial Terrace.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
Colonial Terrace has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 17-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Seeley Lake Park
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.4 mi |
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Chambers Creek Regional Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Fort Steilacoom Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Chambers Creek Regional Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Wards Lake Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
Colonial Terrace has 5 parks within 3.0 miles, including Seeley Lake Park, Chambers Creek Regional Park, and Fort Steilacoom Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.6 mi |
Colonial Terrace is 2.4 miles from St. Clare Hospital, and is convenient to other hospitals, including St. Joseph Medical Center.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 11.5 mi |
Colonial Terrace has 3 military bases within 11.5 miles, the nearest is McChord Air Force Base which is 4.6 miles away and a 11 minute drive.
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8414 John Dower Rd SW
Tacoma, WA 98499