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Mullen Cove Apartments
Mullen Cove Apartments
5501 S Mullen St,
Tacoma,
WA
98409
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Bedrooms
2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
1,070 sq ft
Mullen Cove Apartments
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**RENT SPECIAL** Half off the first full month of rent. Welcome to Mullen Cove Apartments, a quaint and quiet community conveniently located close to Tacoma Mall, Lakewood Towne Center, and JBLM. Our 36-unit apartment community is easily accessible from I-5 as well as an array of incredible shopping and popular dining options. Our charming community offers spacious one, two, and three-bedroom floor plans that feature full size washers and dryers, dishwashers, disposals, refrigerators, private patios or balconies and carpeted bedrooms in every home. Give us a call to experience the comforts Mullen Cove has to offer.
About Mullen Cove Apartments
**RENT SPECIAL** Half off the first full month of rent. Welcome to Mullen Cove Apartments, a quaint and quiet community conveniently located close to Tacoma Mall, Lakewood Towne Center, and JBLM. Our 36-unit apartment community is easily accessible from I-5 as well as an array of incredible shopping and popular dining options. Our charming community offers spacious one, two, and three-bedroom floor plans that feature full size washers and dryers, dishwashers, disposals, refrigerators, private patios or balconies and carpeted bedrooms in every home. Give us a call to experience the comforts Mullen Cove has to offer.
Mullen Cove Apartments is an apartment community located in Pierce County and the 98409 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Tacoma School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Secured Mail Room
Community Amenities
- Walk-Up
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
Smoke Free
- High Speed Internet Access
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Range
- Refrigerator
5501 S Mullen St,
Tacoma,
WA
98409
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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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| South Tacoma | Tacoma, WA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,329 | $1,257 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 | $1,491 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,762 | $1,802 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,093 | $2,209 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.3 mi |
Mullen Cove Apartments is within 8 minutes or 3.4 miles from Clover Park Technical College. It is also near Tacoma Community College and University of Puget Sound.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
389 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
521 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
587 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
134 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Tacoma include St Joseph, located 4.8 miles from Mullen Cove Apartments. Mullen Cove Apartments is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 26.1 miles or 41 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.8 mi | |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.9 mi |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.6 mi | |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.9 mi | |
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.2 mi |
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Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station
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Drive: | 43 min | 26.2 mi |
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Drive: | 49 min | 36.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Seattle-Tacoma International
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Drive: | 41 min | 26.1 mi |
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.
How It Works
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
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™
77
/ 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 Mullen Cove Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
Mullen Cove Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 miles, which is about a 19-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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Chambers Creek Regional Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Chambers Creek Regional Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
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Tacoma Nature Center
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.0 mi |
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Wards Lake Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi |
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Adriana Hess/Tahoma Audubon Center
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.6 mi |
Mullen Cove Apartments has 5 parks within 3.6 miles, including Chambers Creek Regional Park, Chambers Creek Regional Park, and Tacoma Nature Center.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 9.5 mi |
Mullen Cove Apartments has 3 hospitals within 9.5 miles, the nearest is St. Clare Hospital which is 4.1 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 9.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 31 min | 14.7 mi |
Mullen Cove Apartments has 3 military bases within 14.7 miles, the nearest is McChord Air Force Base which is 6.3 miles away and a 14 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.
5501 S Mullen St
Tacoma, WA 98409