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Blue Bird

1717 S 84th St, Tacoma, WA 98444

Details

Property Information

  • Built in 1988
  • 87 units / 2 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $45

Due at Move-In

  • Administrative Fee
    $0

Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property Highlights

  • Controlled building and mail room access.

Apartment Features

  • Balcony
  • Carpet
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Freezer
  • Heating
  • Intercom
  • Kitchen
  • Lawn

Community Features

  • Courtyard
  • Garages
  • Walk-Up

Map of Blue Bird

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Area Scores

Walkability

Fairly walkable50 / 100

Transit

Limited public transit30 / 100

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable100 / 100

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable40 / 100

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Active71 / 100

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Transit

Commuter Rail
6 min Drive
Commuter Rail
6 min Drive
Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International
40 min Drive
Seattle-Tacoma International

Moving to South End, Tacoma, WA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Blue Bird proximity to 84th & S. Hosmer Retail, 8425 S Hosmer Retail, and Lakewood Cinema Plaza. 84th & S. Hosmer Retail is 0.2 miles away, and 8425 S Hosmer Retail is within a 5 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 30, Blue Bird has limited public transit, including 10 transit stops within 36.5 miles. Transit options include South 25Th and St Joseph.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Blue Bird are plentiful. Discover 4 parks within 4.7 miles, including Wards Lake Park, Seeley Lake Park, and Chambers Creek Regional Park.

Airports

Living in South End provides easy access to Seattle-Tacoma International, located just 40 minutes from Blue Bird.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

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Puget Sound Christian School

Grades PK-5

Private

4 rating

Birney Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

5 rating

Baker Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

2 rating

Mt Tahoma High School

Grades 9-12

Public

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Sound Christian Academy

Grades PK-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Clover Park Technical College

Drive: 6 min (2.3 mi)

Pacific Lutheran University

Drive: 9 min (3.7 mi)

UW Tacoma

Drive: 11 min (5.7 mi)

Pierce College Fort Steilacoom

Drive: 14 min (6.4 mi)

About Blue Bird

**RENT SPECIAL**
Half off the first full month of rent.

Welcome to Blue Bird Apartments, a quaint and quiet community conveniently located close to Tacoma Mall, Lakewood Towne Center, and JBLM. Our community is easily accessible from I-5 as well as...
an array of incredible shopping and popular dining options.

Blue Bird’s charming community offers spacious one and two-bedroom floor plans that feature full size washers and dryers, dishwashers, disposals, refrigerators, private patios or balconies and carpeted bedrooms in every home. Give us a call to experience the comforts Blue Bird has to offer.

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