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Tumwater is located south of Olympia and was originally settled as a lumber town due to its location on the Deschutes River. Tumwater is located about 18 miles from Joint Base Lewis McChord and is home to the Washington Center for the Performing Arts. For those looking for homes to buy Tumwater real estate is located near Interstate 5 with east access to US Highways 101 and 102. New real estate for sale is offered under $300K at locations such as Sterling Crossing.

For those new home buyers with families, Tumwater has 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools and several different high schools to choose from. Tumwater is also close to many local colleges such as Evergreen State College and South Puget Sound Community College. Nearby Lacey also offers St. Martin’s College offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Potential home buyers will find Tumwater is largely influenced by the military presence from Joint Base Lewis-McChord.