Eatonville is a small town located in Pierce County with a population just over 2,500. Native Americans for settled the area and established a trading post. For years, Eatonville was a waypoint for visitors to Mount Rainier. With arrival of the railroad connecting both freight and passenger service to nearby Tacoma, WA, Eatonville began to thrive and prosper. Real estate in the Eatonville area is more rural and is offered in single-family homes with acreage. Pricing begins in the early $130’s and up depending on the amenities requested. Real estate in the Eatonville area offers new home buyers the option to own a larger piece of property in a natural setting full of native wildlife.
Eatonville is located about 35 miles south of Tacoma and located closer to Spanaway or Elbe. Eatonville is very rural, so residents would need to make the short drive to the greater Tacoma area for dining and shopping options. Tacoma offers many museums such as the Museum of Glass and the Tacoma Art Museum as well as several community colleges and the University of Washington branch campus. Tacoma offers a large shopping mall and many fine dining restaurants either on the water or in the historical part of the city. Those looking to relocate to Eatonville will find the real estate in a country setting with just a short commute to entertainment and shopping venues.