Spanaway Real Estate

The Pierce County city of Spanaway is a rural community spanning 8.3 square miles. Located south of Tacoma, the 21,000 residents of Spanaway enjoy the pleasures of country living while being close to major metropolitan areas. Spanaway is less than 40 miles from Seattle and a short, eight-mile drive from Lakewood. McChord Air Force Base is also nearby.

The low prices for Spanaway real estate are a big draw for home owners on a budget. Spanaway offers many manufactured homes with territorial views for less than $100,000. Three-bedroom, two-bath homes are readily available for less than $200,000. For Spanaway real estate buyers looking for seclusion and luxury, sprawling homes on acreage run in the $500,000 range. The average home sales price in February 2006, was $297,688.

According to census data from the year 2000, nearly 85 percent of Spanaway residents are educated at the high school or higher level. Employment opportunities within the community focus on education, health, social services, retail trades, and manufacturing.

Spanaway real estate owners have access to the many amenities offered by Pierce County life. The ocean, the mountains, city culture, and affordable housing are all around. A well-developed system of freeways and highways allow Spanaway residents to commute to work (the mean commute time is about 32 minutes), go shopping, or head outdoors for Pacific Northwest recreation.

Although the city of Spanaway keeps a fairly low profile, those who live here enjoy the wide open spaces, friendly faces, and quiet community. Spanaway may be one of Pierce County's best kept secrets – especially if affordability is a priority!

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