Viridian Grove
5228 S Mason Ave,
Tacoma, WA 98409
$1,551 - $1,976
2-4 Beds
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Life Manor
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Highlights
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- Walk-In Closets
- Planned Social Activities
- Controlled Access
- Fenced Lot
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Elevator
- Patio
About Life Manor
Mountainside features 3 unique studio floorplan options along with single-bedroom and double-bedroom floor plans. Basic studio at 330 sf., the deluxe studio at 350 sf., and an alcove studio at 380 sf. which tend to go quickly due to feeling similar to a Single-bedroom without the price. At 450 sf. the single-bedrooms unit features a large walk-in closet, and finally a double-bedroom layout at 625 sf. Included in the cost of rent is a dining experience (2 meals a day), monthly housekeeping, all utilities, and basic cable. Mountainside is the perfect balance of not being too big yet having plenty of comfortable common areas and outdoor patio spaces to relax or gather with friends. Our goal to help you enhance your independence. Leave the cooking to us and enjoy chef prepared meals twice a day, and monthly housekeeping at no additional cost. Mere blocks from local banks, restaurants, shopping, doctor’s offices and so much more. Start living where community matters!
Life Manor is an apartment community located in Pierce County and the 98405 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Tacoma School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- All Utilities Included
- Basic Cable Included
- Daily Dining Included
- Monthly Housekeeping Included
- Pre-scheduled Shuttle Service
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Controlled Access
Key Fob Entry
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maid Service
- Meal Service
- Planned Social Activities
- Guest Apartment
- Public Transportation
- Key Fob Entry
- Elevator
- Lounge
- Multi Use Room
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- Fenced Lot
- Courtyard
- Pond
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Walk-In Closets
Microwave
Refrigerator
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Satellite TV
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Walk-In Closets
- Patio
1609 S Union Ave,
Tacoma,
WA
98405
Nestled along Puget Sound, Tacoma is a seaside city ideally located about halfway between Seattle and Olympia with about 30 miles to both. The city is actually named for Mount Rainier, which was originally called Takhoma. If you are looking at apartments in Tacoma, consider Central Tacoma -- it is located on the west side of Downtown, directly south of the University of Puget Sound. Central Tacoma is home to Cheney Stadium and several golf courses.
Life is easy in Central Tacoma -- Tacoma was named one of the most livable cities in the nation. It is also one of the most pedestrian-friendly, and it is home to Washington State's first electric light rail service. As for culture, Tacoma is home to the most museums in the state.
Learn more about living in Central
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Central | Tacoma, WA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,490 | $1,257 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,776 | $1,492 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,877 | $1,799 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,861 | $2,216 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.8 mi |
Life Manor is within 4 minutes or 1.5 miles from University of Puget Sound. It is also near UW Tacoma and Tacoma Community College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
276 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
659 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
587 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
694 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Tacoma include Hilltop District, located 1.9 miles from Life Manor. Life Manor is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 24.5 miles or 39 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi | |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.0 mi | |
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Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station
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Drive: | 46 min | 29.3 mi |
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Drive: | 48 min | 35.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Seattle-Tacoma International
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Drive: | 39 min | 24.5 mi |
Walkability Near Life Manor
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
76
/ 100
Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Life Manor.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
Life Manor has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 16-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|
Tacoma Nature Center
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Walk: | 29 min | 1.5 mi |
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Children's Museum of Tacoma
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi |
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Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi |
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Adriana Hess/Tahoma Audubon Center
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.3 mi |
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Foss Waterway Seaport
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.5 mi |
Life Manor has 5 parks within 3.5 miles, including Tacoma Nature Center, Children's Museum of Tacoma, and Seymour Botanical Conservatory.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 13.0 mi |
Life Manor has 3 hospitals within 13.0 miles, the nearest is St. Joseph Medical Center which is 2.1 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 18 min | 10.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 12.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 35 min | 17.8 mi |
Life Manor has 3 military bases within 17.8 miles, the nearest is McChord Air Force Base which is 10.4 miles away and a 18 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
1609 S Union Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405