University Place received its name in the 1800s when the University of Puget Sound, a private liberal-arts college in North Tacoma, purchased land along the primary north-south route of Grandview Drive. The school sought to build a new campus there, but ended up selling the land back to the city. University Place remained an unincorporated part of Pierce County until the City of University Place was formed on August 31, 1995.
Today, University Place is largely suburban in character and functions as a mixed business and residential area with waterfront on the Puget Sound. The town is home to Curtis Senior High School and Charles Wright Academy.
In 2015, University Place and the surrounding areas were honored to host the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay golf course. A Scottish links-style course, Chambers Bay also hosted the 2010 U.S. Amateur.
University School District has 8 public schools. Elementary schools are from kindergarten through fourth grade. Intermediate schools are grades 5, 6 and 7. Junior high is from 8th to 9th grade. High school is from 10th - 12th.
University Place is also home to Whole Foods on Bridgeport Avenue.
Best Vet: Dr. Annie, Chambers Creek Veterinary
Best Chiropractor: Dr. Roundy, Atlas Family Chiropractic
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Charming 2-story home on a corner lot in University Park Terrace. This home is in an incredible location, ready for you to move in and make it your own. Open concept kitc...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Tacoma.
Welcome Home! To this beautifully updated 4bd 2.5ba 2032 sq ft home w/2car attached gar & 2.5car detached gar/shop w/240pwr &smart gar doors- located in sought after Univ...
Listing courtesy of Clutch Real Estate LLC.
Take a look at this Stunning Remodel on this Mid Century Modern home located in heart of University Place. Central to one of the top 10 school districts in WA, and just w...
Listing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc..
Gorgeous 4 bedroom home with huge office or 5th bedroom on the main floor located in Harvest Ridge in the desirable University Place community. You'll enjoy the privacy a...
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Northwest Realtors.
Duplex in the heart of University Place. A diamond in the rough. Rents are grossly under market value. Unit 3127 is in pretty good condition. Unit 3129 is in poor condit...
Listing courtesy of Windermere Chambers Bay.
Newly updated spacious 4 bedroom split entry home in Academy Terrace - featuring open concept kitchen that includes stainless steel appliances and quartz counter tops, sh...
Listing courtesy of Windermere Professional Prtnrs.
Welcome to this well maintained home near Chambers Bay! You will appreciate all of the updates completed for you! As you enter, there is a formal living room w/gas firepl...
Listing courtesy of Windermere Professional Prtnrs.
Sunset and Olympic Mt views from the front of this mid century home in University Place. Main level living features original hardwood floors in living, dining, and all 3 ...
Listing courtesy of BHHS South Sound Properties.
Welcome to University Place! 4 bedrooms & den/office,2.25 baths. Possible additional income opportunities with this home located on a dead-end street. The daylight basem...
Listing courtesy of Better Properties UP/Fircrest.
Welcome Home! Move-in Ready University Place Rambler situated on a wonderful 0.18+ acre corner lot. Spacious living room with fireplace that is open to the dining area an...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Tacoma.