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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Great multi-family development site in University Place. 2.71 acres in the new (MUR) 75 zoning that allows for seven stories of development, giving this site potential fo...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Tacoma.
Location location location! Level up in U.P.! Alert your realtor! We're bringing a well-built and super charming brick rambler to market and underselling every single lis...
Listing courtesy of FirstPoint Real Estate LLC.
Stunning panoramic water and Olympic Mt View from almost every room. Emphasis to detail for this warm and inviting home. Solid hardwood floors on two levels. Open entert...
Listing courtesy of Better Properties N. Proctor.
Great house in a wonderful neighborhood. The soaring ceilings and open staircase greet you. Large master suite with soaking tub! 3 other bedrooms and extra large bonus ro...
Listing courtesy of Best Choice Realty LLC.
Great investment opprotunity! Currently rented for $2,220. Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home in all age community. A/C installed in bedroom. Home has been immaculate...
Listing courtesy of TS Property Management.
Own a home in UP's desirable Alameda Park! Many possibilities for living, work from home and recreation-this home is meticulously maintained, spacious rooms provide for b...
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Northwest Realtors.
Zetterberg Custom Homes - New Construction opportunity within gated community off of Chambers Creek Rd, University Place (UPSD). On this large flat lot, we are marketing ...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Tacoma.
Unique opportunity: own a fully functioning, continually in-demand facility that is leased through 2026! This well-planned facility, affords its residents large private r...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty.
Welcome to the desirable Berkshire Gated Community. Beautiful 3,190 sf home located on 12,505 sf lot. Formal living & dining offer decorative pillars, open concept great ...
Listing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc..
An intimate enclave by Chambers Bay Golf Course sits this unique single owner home w/ full 180 commanding views of the Bay, Mountains & Sound. Main floor master suite w/ ...
Listing courtesy of Morrison House Sotheby's Intl.