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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Welcome to this open & spacious 3 bedroom 2.25 bath University Place home. Relax & entertain in the large living room with soaring ceilings, wood burning fireplace & tall...
Listing courtesy of Redfin Corp..
Location. Location. Location--in University Place School district this rare find is also close to Chambers Bay Golf Course/Trail. Fresh gourmet kitchen w/ island opens t...
Listing courtesy of Morrison House Sotheby's Intl.
Short Sale. House needs new floors. Mediation of dry rot. Cash only. Needs new Furnace..
Listing courtesy of Ara Realty.
A Rambler in University Place! 3 Bedroom 2 Bath home & 4 covered parking spaces! 2 car garage plus permitted 2-car carport & built-in storage. RV parking benefits from se...
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Northwest Realtors.
Wonderful 3 bedroom rambler in the heart of University Place! Classic hardwood floors and fresh interior paint throughout. This home offers a covered 2-car garage, a ful...
Listing courtesy of eXp Realty.
Phenomenal 2 BR/2 BA one story, stairless main level condo with Sound/mountain views, a garage+parking slip, & a gated access community. Shy 1300sf, excellent room sizes...
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Northwest Realtors.
Exceptional home has been lovingly maintained & recently updated. This one of a kind home is located in the desirable Chambers Creek Crossing neighborhood on a peaceful c...
Listing courtesy of Better Properties UP/Fircrest.
Luxury, privacy and views! This beautiful 4 bed 2.5 ba house has been completely remodeled. It has a new kitchen with quartz countertops, tile backsplash, and stainless s...
Listing courtesy of Northwest Home Sales.
Beautiful Rambler on the greenbelt with 3-car garage by Pacific Lifestyle Homes. The "Snohomish" plan offers an open floor plan with 9 foot ceilings, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths ...
Listing courtesy of GCH Puget Sound, Inc..
Desirable University Place Rambler on a Greenbelt Homesite! Enjoy a peaceful setting on a spacious and private lot. Features include cedar lined and vaulted ceilings, sky...
Listing courtesy of Gateway Real Estate.