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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Martha's Vineyard is a gated community where everything is kept in a meticulous fashion. Wonderful location, privacy and security. This home has had just one owner since ...
Listing courtesy of Better Properties N. Proctor.
Welcome to a private & highly sought-after condo in Pemberton Creek! Floor plan features spacious 1,848 sq ft of one-level living. Off the entrance to the left is a den/o...
Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HS NW.
Welcome to a private & highly sought-after condo in Pemberton Creek! Floor plan features spacious 1,848 sq ft of one-level living. Off the entrance to the left is a den/o...
Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HS NW.
Remarkable Value and Investment Opportunity with this Centrally Located University Place Duplex. Each unit features 2 bdrms, 1.75 baths and 1,272 sq ft for a total of 2,5...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Tacoma.
Nestled into a quiet cul-de-sac, this well-maintained home has everything you need and more. The main floor consists of a wide-open kitchen/dining space and the living ro...
Listing courtesy of Mosaic Realty.
Don't miss this affordable opportunity to enjoy all that University Place has to offer. Walk to Chambers Bay with parks, walking trails, dog park, and beach access! Two s...
Listing courtesy of eXp Realty.
Kingston Place is a quiet & gated, all-ages community of single-family homes, close to all the great amenities that University Place offers! Sellers will miss the neighb...
Listing courtesy of Better Properties N. Proctor.
Here is an adorable rambler located in the desirable, quiet, gated Westgate Community. This home boasts a new whole home water filtration system, no maintenance backyard,...
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Exclusive.
Lovely Storybook Rambler! Original hardwood floors in this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 2 car garage property. Enjoy a game of croquet or urban homesteading on this level lot. In...
Listing courtesy of Windermere Abode Lakewood.
A terrific corner lot move-in ready home in University Place. Over 2200 square feet with finished daylight basement. Bright open concept with gleaming hardwood floors, b...
Listing courtesy of Apple Realty, Inc..
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