Puyallup Real Estate, Washington
Originally settled in the 1830's, and officially named in 1877, Puyallup is one of Washington's oldest cities. From its origins as an agricultural community spread over rich river soil, Puyallup has grown into a thriving small city with much of its historic character still intact. The city's Antique District contains a revitalized old fashioned downtown shopping area, home to myriad antique shops and other boutiques. Rows of beautifully restored craftsman-style homes also populate central Puyallup, rounding out the area's authentic old-town appeal.
Puyallup Homes & South Hill Real Estate
Other homes for sale amid the Puyallup real estate market come in a wide range of styles and price ranges, with surprisingly affordable starting prices in the low $200,000 range. The town's location right next to the Puyallup river makes it a hot waterfront property market, and its close proximity to Tacoma attracts commuters in search of a quieter, more scenic home. Puyallup also includes the popular South Hill real estate market, comprised mainly of single family residential homes in planned developments. Values here range from the low $200,000's to $1,000,000+ for prime view homes.
The name "Puyallup" translates to "generous people," and is also the alias taken by a native tribe which has lived here for many centuries. The hospitable tradition of the original Puyallup people is continued today by a large population of native descendants, as well as member's of Puyallup's non-native community, who help host the Puyallup fair, Washington State's largest annual fair. The Fair traditionally runs for two weeks in September and one week in April. attracting more than one million people each year. Puyallup's Farmers Market every Saturday from May to October is also a big draw for visitors here.
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Puyallup Schools
The Puyallup School District is the 9th largest in the State of Washington, serving over 20,000 students. Academically, Puyallup Schools have been top notch for years, and are highly desired by parents. Puyallup High School's football program is also known as a quarterback factory, having produced NFL players Damon and Brock Huard, as well as Billy Jo Hobert.