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1502 Fawcett Ave,
Tacoma, WA 98402
$1,738 - $3,725
Studio - 2 Beds
Violet Meadows
11424 A St S,
Tacoma,
WA
98444
2 Weeks Ago
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About Violet Meadows
Violet Meadows offers a blend of comfort, quality, and design. You'll find this community in the Parkland area of Tacoma. The leasing staff will assist you in finding the perfect apartment. Experience a better way of living at Violet Meadows. Contact us or stop in to discuss your new apartment.
Violet Meadows is an apartment community located in Pierce County and the 98444 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Franklin Pierce School District attendance zone.
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
11424 A St S,
Tacoma,
WA
98444
Living in Tacoma offers sweeping views of Mount Rainier and easy access to Puget Sound's waterfront. This port city features an array of housing options, from historic Craftsman homes in the North End to apartments in downtown. Point Defiance Park spans 700 acres, featuring beaches, hiking trails, and the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. The Stadium and Proctor Districts each offer local shops and restaurants within walkable neighborhoods. Current rental data shows average rents of $1,481 for one-bedroom apartments with a 1.93% annual increase.
The Museum of Glass, connected to downtown by the Bridge of Glass showcasing Dale Chihuly's works, anchors Tacoma's museum district. The University of Washington Tacoma campus occupies beautifully restored historic warehouses, while the Theatre District's Pantages Theater hosts performances throughout the year. The city's dining scene flourishes along 6th Avenue and in the Lincoln International District.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 9.1 mi |
Violet Meadows is within 3 minutes or 1.2 miles from Pacific Lutheran University. It is also near Clover Park Technical College and UW Tacoma.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
368 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
787 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
106 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Tacoma include South 25Th, located 6.2 miles from Violet Meadows. Violet Meadows is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 27.2 miles or 43 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.2 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.9 mi |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 4.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 6.2 mi | |
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.5 mi |
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Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station
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Drive: | 41 min | 25.6 mi |
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Drive: | 52 min | 37.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Seattle-Tacoma International
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Drive: | 43 min | 27.2 mi |
Walkability Near Violet Meadows
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
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 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™
71
/ 100
Traffic
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CalmBusinesses
BusyScores provided by
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 Violet Meadows.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
Violet Meadows has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 9-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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Bresemann Forest
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi |
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Spanaway Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi |
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Wards Lake Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 5.0 mi |
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Seeley Lake Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.0 mi |
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Orangegate Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.1 mi |
Violet Meadows has 5 parks within 5.1 miles, including Bresemann Forest, Spanaway Park, and Wards Lake Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 5.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 8.7 mi |
Violet Meadows has 3 hospitals within 8.7 miles, the nearest is St. Clare Hospital which is 5.0 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 8.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 30 min | 14.1 mi |
Violet Meadows has 3 military bases within 14.1 miles, the nearest is McChord Air Force Base which is 6.7 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.