Life and Real Estate in Puyallup, WA

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Home and Community for Military Families

Vibrant atmosphere of a Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade filled in the streetsPuyallup, Washington, combines natural beauty, family-friendly neighborhoods, and easy access to both the outdoors and the city. Named after the Puyallup Tribe, meaning "the generous people," it’s a place that welcomes newcomers with open arms.

For military families moving to Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Puyallup offers a supportive and convenient place to settle in. Operation Red Dot is a veteran-led real estate team that gets the ins and outs of PCS moves. We offer hands-on guidance tailored to the military lifestyle.

From finding Puyallup homes for sale and exploring Puyallup neighborhoods to navigating the Puyallup, WA real estate market, we're here to help at every step. If you're searching for homes for sale in Puyallup, WA, or need help selling Puyallup military houses near JBLM, our team is ready to make your move easier.

Natural Beauty & Outdoor Fun

Surrounded by greenery and views of Mount Rainier, Puyallup offers countless ways to enjoy the outdoors. From hiking trails and rivers to quick weekend trips to the Cascade and Olympic Mountains, adventure is never far away.

Community Events & Resources

Puyallup brings people together through events like the Washington State Fair, Daffodil Festival, and the local farmers market. Add in a historic downtown area, accessible libraries, community centers, and healthcare services, and you’ve got a town that truly supports its residents year-round.

Convenient Location

Puyallup offers a peaceful, small-town feel with easy access to Tacoma, Seattle, and major travel routes. JBLM is just 25–30 minutes away, and the Sounder commuter trains make traveling into the city simple. It’s a great spot for balancing quiet living with regional connectivity.

Quality Education

Puyallup has a strong education system, with public schools that are well-regarded for their academic and extracurricular programs. The area also offers various private and charter school options.

Affordable Living

Compared to Seattle and other parts of the Puget Sound region, Puyallup offers a more affordable cost of living, with a variety of housing options that can accommodate different budgets, making it an attractive place to buy a house in Puyallup, WA.

Find Your Home in Puyallup

Browse our featured listings to explore Puyallup homes for sale that fit your lifestyle, budget, and timeline. From quiet cul-de-sacs to family-friendly Puyallup neighborhoods near JBLM, we’ll help you find a place that feels like home.

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Schools In The Area

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Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School Telephone N/A Public KG-5
Woodland Elementary School 253-841-8747 Public KG-6
Stahl Junior High School 253-840-8881 Public 7-9
Puyallup High School 253-841-8711 Public 10-12
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School Telephone N/A Public KG-5
Woodland Elementary School 253-841-8747 Public KG-6
Ridgecrest Elementary School 253-841-8753 Public KG-6
Mt. View Elementary School 253-841-8739 Public KG-5
Northwood Elementary School 253-841-8740 Public KG-5
Fruitland Elementary School 253-841-8734 Public KG-6
Pope Elementary School 253-841-8755 Public KG-6
Naches Trail Elementary School 253-800-8700 Public PK-5
Brouillet Elementary School 253-841-8670 Public KG-6
Hunt Elementary School 253-841-8690 Public KG-6
Spinning Elementary School 253-841-8742 Public KG-6
Carson Elementary School 253-840-8808 Public KG-6
Edgerton Elementary School 253-840-8809 Public KG-6
Wildwood Elementary School 253-841-8746 Public PK-6
Shaw Road Elementary School 253-841-8675 Public KG-6
Maplewood Elementary School 253-841-8737 Public KG-6
Clover Creek Elementary School 253-683-7800 Public KG-5
Puyallup Parent Partnership Program 253-841-8630 Public KG-8
Frederickson Elementary School 253-800-6300 Public KG-5
Puyallup Online Academy/Poa 253-841-8630 Public KG-12
Stewart Elementary School 253-841-8743 Public KG-6
Zeiger Elementary School 253-841-8663 Public KG-6
Sunrise Elementary School 253-841-8744 Public KG-6
Firgrove Elementary School 253-841-8733 Public KG-6
Central Avenue Elementary School 253-298-3205 Public KG-5
Dessie F. Evans Elementary School 253-864-5500 Public PK-6
Meeker Elementary School 253-841-8738 Public KG-6
Karshner Elementary School 253-841-8736 Public KG-6
Salvation Christian Academy 253-952-7163 Private PK-10
Cascade Christian Schools - Fredrickson Elementary School 253-841-1776 Private KG-6
Northwest Christian School 253-845-5722 Private PK-8
All Saints Elementary School 253-845-5025 Private PK-8
Psd Special Services 253-841-8700 Public PK-12
Cascade Christian - Puyallup Elementary School 253-841-1776 Private KG-6
Chief Leschi School 253-445-6000 Public KG-12
Cascade Christian School - Mcalder Elementary School 253-841-1776 Private KG-6
Bethel Elementary Learning Academy 253-683-5953 Public KG-5
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School Telephone N/A Public KG-5
Woodland Elementary School 253-841-8747 Public KG-6
Ridgecrest Elementary School 253-841-8753 Public KG-6
Mt. View Elementary School 253-841-8739 Public KG-5
Northwood Elementary School 253-841-8740 Public KG-5
Fruitland Elementary School 253-841-8734 Public KG-6
Pope Elementary School 253-841-8755 Public KG-6
Naches Trail Elementary School 253-800-8700 Public PK-5
Carson Elementary School 253-840-8808 Public KG-6
Hunt Elementary School 253-841-8690 Public KG-6
Spinning Elementary School 253-841-8742 Public KG-6
Brouillet Elementary School 253-841-8670 Public KG-6
Edgerton Elementary School 253-840-8809 Public KG-6
Wildwood Elementary School 253-841-8746 Public PK-6
Shaw Road Elementary School 253-841-8675 Public KG-6
Clover Creek Elementary School 253-683-7800 Public KG-5
Maplewood Elementary School 253-841-8737 Public KG-6
Puyallup Parent Partnership Program 253-841-8630 Public KG-8
Puyallup Online Academy/Poa 253-841-8630 Public KG-12
Stewart Elementary School 253-841-8743 Public KG-6
Alice V. Hedden Elementary School 253-517-1500 Public 3-5
Frederickson Elementary School 253-800-6300 Public KG-5
Meeker Elementary School 253-841-8738 Public KG-6
Sunrise Elementary School 253-841-8744 Public KG-6
Firgrove Elementary School 253-841-8733 Public KG-6
Central Avenue Elementary School 253-298-3205 Public KG-5
Edgemont Junior High School 253-841-8727 Public 6-9
Dessie F. Evans Elementary School 253-864-5500 Public PK-6
Zeiger Elementary School 253-841-8663 Public KG-6
Karshner Elementary School 253-841-8736 Public KG-6
Salvation Christian Academy 253-952-7163 Private PK-10
Cascade Christian Schools - Fredrickson Elementary School 253-841-1776 Private KG-6
Northwest Christian School 253-845-5722 Private PK-8
All Saints Elementary School 253-845-5025 Private PK-8
Cascade Christian School - Mcalder Elementary School 253-841-1776 Private KG-6
Cascade Christian - Puyallup Elementary School 253-841-1776 Private KG-6
Bethel Elementary Learning Academy 253-683-5953 Public KG-5
Chief Leschi School 253-445-6000 Public KG-12
Psd Special Services 253-841-8700 Public PK-12
Stahl Junior High School 253-840-8881 Public 7-9
Kalles Junior High School 253-841-8729 Public 7-9
Aylen Junior High School 253-841-8723 Public 7-9
Glacier View Junior High School 253-840-8922 Public 7-9
Puyallup Parent Partnership Program 253-841-8630 Public KG-8
Ballou Junior High School 253-841-8725 Public 7-9
Puyallup Online Academy/Poa 253-841-8630 Public KG-12
E B Walker High School 253-841-8781 Public 8-12
Ferrucci Junior High School 253-841-8756 Public 7-9
Edgemont Junior High School 253-841-8727 Public 6-9
Cascade Christian -Junior High/High School 253-841-1776 Private 7-12
Pierce County Skills Center 253-800-5950 Public 8-12
Psd Special Services 253-841-8700 Public PK-12
Chief Leschi School 253-445-6000 Public KG-12
All Saints Elementary School 253-845-5025 Private PK-8
Northwest Christian School 253-845-5722 Private PK-8
Salvation Christian Academy 253-952-7163 Private PK-10
Puyallup High School 253-841-8711 Public 10-12
Stahl Junior High School 253-840-8881 Public 7-9
Emerald Ridge High School 253-435-6300 Public 10-12
Rogers High School 253-841-8717 Public 10-12
Aylen Junior High School 253-841-8723 Public 7-9
Glacier View Junior High School 253-840-8922 Public 7-9
Kalles Junior High School 253-841-8729 Public 7-9
Ballou Junior High School 253-841-8725 Public 7-9
Puyallup Online Academy/Poa 253-841-8630 Public KG-12
E B Walker High School 253-841-8781 Public 8-12
Ferrucci Junior High School 253-841-8756 Public 7-9
Edgemont Junior High School 253-841-8727 Public 6-9
Puyallup Open Doors/Pod 253-841-8630 Public 9-12
Pierce County Skills Center 253-800-5950 Public 8-12
Cascade Christian -Junior High/High School 253-841-1776 Private 7-12
Chief Leschi School 253-445-6000 Public KG-12
Psd Special Services 253-841-8700 Public PK-12
Salvation Christian Academy 253-952-7163 Private PK-10

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