Pierce County
University Place, Washington
Chambers Bay golf, waterfront trails, and well-regarded schools just west of Tacoma.
$665,000
Typical Home Value
-1.1%
YoY Change
35,000+
Population
Zillow Home Value Index, June 2026. Population: US Census.
What to know about University Place
Schools
University Place School District
Getting around
SR 16 and I-5 reach downtown Tacoma within minutes and Seattle in about 45 off peak. Sounder rail is available at the Tacoma Dome station, and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge puts Gig Harbor close.
Housing stock
Mid century homes through newer subdivisions, with a bluff-side tier carrying Puget Sound views.
Who University Place suits
Good for buyers who want their own school district and Sound views just outside Tacoma. View properties price well above the rest of the city.
Around University Place
- Chambers Bay
- Chambers Creek Regional Park
- Market Square
- Curtis High School
The University Place market right now
University Place has a typical home value of $665,000. That runs about 8% above the $618,000 median across the Pierce County cities we serve.
Values are down 1.1% year over year, in line with the broader Puget Sound softening. That is a modest correction rather than a slide, so well-prepared listings still move. Buyers should not expect distressed pricing, but there is more room to ask than there was.
Our read on University Place
University Place has its own school district, Puget Sound views on the west side, and Chambers Bay as a regional draw. It is quieter and more residential than adjacent Tacoma at a modest premium. View properties on the bluff price well above the rest of the city.
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