Blue Bird

1717 S 84th St, Tacoma, WA 98444

Last Updated: 2 Wks Ago

Details

Property Information

  • Built in 1988
  • 87 units2 stories

Fees & 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
    N/A

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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Drive Time
Walk Time
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Public Transit

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

Area Scores

Walkability

Fairly walkable

Transit

Limited public transit

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable

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Soundscore

Active

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Transit

Commuter Rail

6 min Drive

Commuter Rail

6 min Drive

Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International

40 min Drive

SEA

Moving to South End, Tacoma, WA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Blue Bird proximity to 84th & S. Hosmer Retail and 8425 S Hosmer Retail. 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 14.5 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

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Birney Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

Not rated

Puget Sound Christian School

Grades PK-5

Private

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Baker Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 1 out of 10

Mt Tahoma High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Sound Christian Academy

Grades PK-12

Private

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GreatSchools

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.

Blue Bird is an apartment community in Tacoma, WA

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