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1502 Fawcett Ave,
Tacoma, WA 98402
$1,495 - $3,725
Studio - 2 Beds
Plaza 12 Apartments
4417 S 12th St,
Tacoma,
WA
98405
2 Weeks Ago
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About Plaza 12 Apartments
Plaza 12 Apartments offers a blend of livability, design and quality. These apartments are located in Tacoma on S. 12th St.. Come by to view the available floorplans. The community staff is ready and waiting for you to visit. Drop by the leasing office to check the current floorplan availability.
Plaza 12 Apartments is an apartment community located in Pierce County and the 98405 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Tacoma School District attendance zone.
4417 S 12th St,
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.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Central | Tacoma, WA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,521 | $1,248 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,758 | $1,493 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,875 | $1,816 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,834 | $2,253 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.6 mi |
Plaza 12 Apartments is within 4 minutes or 1.5 miles from Tacoma Community College. It is also near University of Puget Sound and UW Tacoma.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
386 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
517 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
276 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
659 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,114 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
694 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Tacoma include Hilltop District, located 2.2 miles from Plaza 12 Apartments. Plaza 12 Apartments is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 25.3 miles or 40 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.1 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi | |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.2 mi |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.8 mi | |
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Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station
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Drive: | 47 min | 30.1 mi |
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Drive: | 49 min | 35.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Seattle-Tacoma International
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Drive: | 40 min | 25.3 mi |
Walkability Near Plaza 12 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.
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 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 Plaza 12 Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
Plaza 12 Apartments 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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Walk: | 22 min | 1.2 mi |
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Adriana Hess/Tahoma Audubon Center
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.9 mi |
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Children's Museum of Tacoma
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.9 mi |
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Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi |
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Ruston Way Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.6 mi |
Plaza 12 Apartments has 5 parks within 3.6 miles, including Tacoma Nature Center, Adriana Hess/Tahoma Audubon Center, and Children's Museum of Tacoma.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 8.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 11.1 mi |
Plaza 12 Apartments has 3 hospitals within 11.1 miles, the nearest is St. Joseph Medical Center which is 2.9 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 19 min | 11.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 13.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 36 min | 18.6 mi |
Plaza 12 Apartments has 3 military bases within 18.6 miles, the nearest is McChord Air Force Base which is 11.2 miles away and a 19 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.
4417 S 12th St
Tacoma, WA 98405