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Tacoma, WA 98409
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Orchard Heights Apartments
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2HAB/1BA
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3HAB/2BA
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4HAB/2BA
Orchard Heights Apartments
4901 S 56th St,
Tacoma,
WA
98409
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About Orchard Heights Apartments
At Orchard Heights Apartments in Tacoma, WA, you've discovered your new place. The 98409 location in Tacoma has so much to offer its residents. Come for a visit to see the current floorplan options. The community staff is ready and waiting for you to come by for a visit. Stop by the leasing office to talk about your next apartment.
Orchard Heights 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.
Community Amenities
Gimnasio
Parque infantil
Sede del club
Cabaña
- Sede del club
- Gimnasio
- Parque infantil
- Cabaña
Apartment Features
Lavadora/Secadora
Aire acondicionado
Lavavajillas
Conexiones para lavadora/secadora
- Acceso a Internet de alta velocidad
- Lavadora/Secadora
- Conexiones para lavadora/secadora
- Aire acondicionado
- Ventiladores de techo
- Libre de humo
- Preinstalación de cables
- Almacén/trastero
- Accesible en sillas de ruedas (habitaciones)
- Lavavajillas
- Techo abovedado
- Balcón
4901 S 56th 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 | |
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| Studio | $1,329 | $1,256 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,436 | $1,493 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,747 | $1,801 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,085 | $2,213 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.2 mi |
Orchard Heights Apartments is within 7 minutes or 3.3 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
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Transportation options available in Tacoma include St Joseph, located 4.8 miles from Orchard Heights Apartments. Orchard Heights Apartments is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 26.1 miles or 40 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: | 9 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.5 mi | |
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Drive: | 9 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: | 8 min | 5.1 mi |
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Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station
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Drive: | 42 min | 26.2 mi |
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Drive: | 49 min | 36.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Seattle-Tacoma International
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Drive: | 40 min | 26.1 mi |
Walkability Near Orchard Heights Apartments
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
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 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
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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 Orchard Heights Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi | |
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
Orchard Heights Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 mile, which is about a 18-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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Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi |
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Chambers Creek Regional Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Seeley Lake Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.6 mi |
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Wards Lake Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 3.1 mi |
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Adriana Hess/Tahoma Audubon Center
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi |
Orchard Heights Apartments has 5 parks within 3.4 miles, including Chambers Creek Regional Park, Chambers Creek Regional Park, and Seeley Lake Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 9.5 mi |
Orchard Heights Apartments has 3 hospitals within 9.5 miles, the nearest is St. Clare Hospital which is 3.9 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 9.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 31 min | 14.7 mi |
Orchard Heights Apartments has 3 military bases within 14.7 miles, the nearest is McChord Air Force Base which is 6.2 miles away and a 13 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.
4901 S 56th St
Tacoma, WA 98409