Rook Apartments
1502 Fawcett Ave,
Tacoma, WA 98402
Studio - 2 Beds $1,495 - $3,750
El Popo
3228 S Union Ave,
Tacoma,
WA
98409
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About El Popo
El Popo offers a blend of livability, design, and quality. This community is located in the South Tacoma area of Tacoma. The leasing team is available to help you find your new home. At El Popo you're home.
El Popo is an apartment community located in Pierce County and the 98409 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Tacoma attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Microwave
Refrigerator
Disposal
- High Speed Internet Access
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Satellite TV
- Disposal
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Views
- Window Coverings
- Lawn
Location
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Located just a few miles southwest of Downtown Tacoma, South Tacoma is a suburban neighborhood brimming with affordable apartments, townhomes, and houses available for rent. In addition to quiet neighborhoods covered in lush greenery, South Tacoma residents enjoy quick access to Tacoma Mall, which sits in the northeastern portion of the community.
There are plenty of great spots to bask in the outdoors close to home, from Wapato Park to Cheney Stadium, home of the Tacoma Rainiers. South Tacoma is especially popular with commuters for its proximity to Highway 16, Interstate 5, and the Sounder Train’s Sounder South line.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.6 mi |
El Popo is within 5 minutes or 2.4 miles from University of Puget Sound. It is also near Tacoma Community College and UW Tacoma.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
386 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
361 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
436 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
435 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
587 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
537 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
847 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Tacoma include St Joseph, located 2.6 miles from El Popo. El Popo is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 23.8 miles or 37 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi | |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi | |
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Drive: | 5 min | 3.2 mi |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.4 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 2.0 mi | |
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Drive: | 5 min | 3.1 mi |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.8 mi | |
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Drive: | 18 min | 10.8 mi |
| Drive: | 18 min | 10.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Seattle-Tacoma International
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Drive: | 37 min | 23.8 mi |
Time and distance from El Popo.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi | |
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
El Popo has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 11-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Tacoma Nature Center
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Adriana Hess/Tahoma Audubon Center
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi |
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Chambers Creek Regional Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.6 mi |
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Children's Museum of Tacoma
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.0 mi |
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Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.1 mi |
El Popo has 5 parks within 4.1 miles, including Tacoma Nature Center, Adriana Hess/Tahoma Audubon Center, and Children's Museum of Tacoma.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 6.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 12.4 mi |
El Popo has 3 hospitals within 12.4 miles, the nearest is St. Joseph Medical Center which is 2.7 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 15 min | 8.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 10.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 32 min | 15.5 mi |
El Popo has 3 military bases within 15.5 miles, the nearest is McChord Air Force Base which is 8.0 miles away and a 15 minute drive.
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