Washington State located just 31 miles south of Seattle. Weyerhaeuser Corporation gave the city a major boost when it brought the railroad to the city with its transportation of lumber. Tacoma is the second largest city in Washington State. The current population of Tacoma is just under 200,000 and is currently the third largest city in Washington State. Tacoma was named one of the most “livable” areas in the country for those looking to buy a home or rent a residence in the area. There is a variety of real estate available in the Tacoma area including single-family dwellings, duplexes and townhomes. Homes for sale start in at $140K for a 3 bedroom 2 bath residence. Tacoma has many turn-of-the-century homes that are in immaculate condition in the North End. Some of the homes have stunning view of the Puget Sound.
Tacoma has many major attractions including the Tacoma Dome where concerts and sporting events are held annually. Tacoma is soon to be home to the Le May Car Museum located near the Tacoma Dome. Downtown museums include the Museum of Glass and the Tacoma Art Museum. Tacoma also has a major shopping mall and a booming downtown area with local theatrical productions. For those new home buyers, Tacoma offers many older Victorian-style homes as well as newly constructed homes. Many waterfront view options are also available. The downtown area of Tacoma has undergone a major transformation and is a prime location for fine dining restaurants and convention center facilities.

