
Neighborhood: Custer
- Outdoor ActivitiesAmple parks and spaces for hiking, biking, and active recreation.Green SpacesScenic trails and gardens with private, less-crowded natural escapes.Water SportsOpportunities for kayaking, paddleboarding, and aquatic adventures.Suburban CalmSerene suburban setting with space, comfort, and community charm.
Centered around American Lake and the tree-lined neighborhoods of Oakbrook, Lake City, and Tillicum, 98498 blends lakeside leisure with suburban calm. The marine climate brings mild, rainy winters and sunny, low‑80s summers—ideal for paddling, fishing, and swimming at American Lake Park and Harry Todd Park, or looping the trails and off‑leash dog area at 340‑acre Fort Steilacoom Park by Pierce College. Daily needs are close along Bridgeport Way SW and Steilacoom Blvd SW (Safeway, specialty markets), plus coffee stops like Starbucks, casual bites at The Oakhouse at Oakbrook Golf Club, and broader options at nearby Lakewood Towne Center, LA Fitness, and Planet Fitness; SummerFEST livens the park each summer, and I‑5/512 access keeps Tacoma and JBLM commutes straightforward. You’ll meet long‑time residents, military households, and students, and most find it family- and pet‑friendly. According to Zillow Rental Manager market trends, recent median rent is about $2,100, with typical listings $1,600–$2,700.
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Nearby schools in Lakewood
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Custer Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Hudtloff Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Harrison Preparatory SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Frequently asked questions
The schools assigned to The Pointe at Lake Steilacoom include Custer Elementary School, Hudtloff Middle School, and Harrison Preparatory School.
The Pointe at Lake Steilacoom is in the Custer neighborhood in Lakewood, WA.
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