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Let Operation Red Dot share Tacoma’s secrets

Relocating to Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM)? Let Operation: Red Dot share insider knowledge about Tacoma, WA. We’re here to help you navigate the Tacoma housing market with ease. We specialize in working with military families, whether you're buying your dream homeselling your current one, needing property management, or searching for the perfect rental. We get the unique challenges of PCSing and are dedicated to making your real estate journey as smooth and stress-free as possible.  Read on for details about Tacoma’s Waterfront living.

Buying a Home in Tacoma

Operation: Red Dot specializes in assisting military families relocating to Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). They guide clients through every step of the home-buying process, offering expertise in local neighborhoods and amenities.

Selling Your Tacoma Home

Our team streamlines the home-selling process for military families, handling everything from staging to negotiations. If market conditions aren’t ideal, we offer property management so you can rent your home until the timing is right. We also provide expert mortgage advice for your next duty station to ensure long-term success.

Renting in Tacoma

Red Dot offers diverse rental options, from single-family homes to apartments, and provide support with lease negotiations and property management to make renting hassle-free.

Welcome to Waterfront Urban Living

Tacoma, Washington, combines natural beauty and urban appeal near JBLM, serving Army and Air Force families well. It boasts a vibrant cultural scene, outdoor adventures, and waterfront living along Puget Sound. Highlights include concerts at the Tacoma Dome, art at the Museum of Glass, festivals, farmers' markets, and boating and fishing opportunities.

Tacoma’s Advantages

Quality of Life

Tacoma’s proximity to JBLM, combined with a thriving job market in industries like healthcare, education, and tech, makes it a prime location for military families. Its scenic views and family-friendly atmosphere enhance the overall lifestyle.

Education

Tacoma prides itself on its institutions like Pacific Lutheran University and the University of Washington, Tacoma, along with area K-12 schools that support military children for seamless transitions.

Safety and Support

Tacoma offers a solid support network for military families, including resources like the Tacoma Veteran's Center, which provides transitional assistance, job placement, and educational support. In addition, many areas in Tacoma are known for their safe, family-friendly neighborhoods.

Building Family Wealth

Tacoma offers promising opportunities for residential real estate investment. The city boasts affordable property prices compared to nearby Seattle, a growing population, and strong rental demand. Its strategic location near major economic hubs, ongoing infrastructure improvements, and diverse investment options—ranging from single-family homes to multifamily units—make it an attractive market for investors seeking long-term growth and steady returns

Local Attractions, Culture and Recreation

Tacoma's cultural scene has something for everyone, from big concerts at the Tacoma Dome, to the Museum of Glass and Tacoma Art Museum. Historical districts like Old Town and the Stadium District showcase Tacoma’s charm, while its diverse food scene reflects the city’s cultural richness. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Tacoma’s parks, waterfronts, and iconic Mount Rainier.

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Schools In The Area

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Browns Point Elementary School 253-571-7600 Public PK-5
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School Telephone N/A Public KG-5
Narrows View Intermediate School 253-566-5630 Public 5-7
Science and Math Institute 253-571-2300 Public 9-12
Browns Point Elementary School 253-571-7600 Public PK-5
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School Telephone N/A Public KG-5
James Sales Elementary School 253-298-4205 Public KG-5
University Place Elementary School 253-566-5620 Public KG-4
Washington Elementary School 253-571-5738 Public PK-5
Jefferson Elementary School 253-571-2261 Public PK-5
Geiger Montessori School 253-571-6800 Public PK-5
Downing Elementary School 253-571-7133 Public PK-5
Skyline Elementary School 253-571-7800 Public PK-5
Lowell Elementary School 253-571-7200 Public PK-5
Naches Trail Elementary School 253-800-8700 Public PK-5
Northeast Tacoma Elementary School 253-571-6933 Public PK-5
Lyon Elementary School 253-571-4800 Public PK-5
Mann Elementary School 253-571-6300 Public PK-5
Crescent Heights Elementary School 253-571-5500 Public PK-5
Fern Hill Elementary School 253-571-3888 Public PK-5
Sunset Elementary School 253-566-5640 Public PK-4
Evergreen Elementary School 253-566-5680 Public KG-4
Sherman Elementary School 253-571-5488 Public PK-5
Point Defiance Elementary School 253-571-6900 Public PK-5
Clover Creek Elementary School 253-683-7800 Public KG-5
Lister Elementary School 253-571-2900 Public PK-5
Harvard Elementary School 253-298-4105 Public KG-5
Blix Elementary School 253-571-7400 Public PK-5
Boze Elementary School 253-571-4688 Public PK-5
Roosevelt Elementary School 253-571-4400 Public PK-5
Larchmont Elementary School 253-571-6200 Public PK-5
Birney Elementary School 253-571-4600 Public PK-5
Elmhurst Elementary School 253-298-3505 Public KG-5
Manitou Park Elementary School 253-571-5300 Public PK-5
Stafford Elementary School 253-571-4300 Public PK-5
Midland Elementary School 253-298-4500 Public KG-5
Christensen Elementary School 253-298-3305 Public KG-5
Sheridan Elementary School 253-571-5900 Public PK-5
Delong Elementary School 253-571-5800 Public PK-5
Grant Elementary School 253-571-5400 Public PK-5
Collins Elementary School 253-298-3405 Public KG-5
Waller Road Elementary School 253-841-8745 Public KG-6
Whittier Elementary School 253-571-7500 Public PK-3
Thompson Elementary School 253-800-5800 Public PK-5
Central Avenue Elementary School 253-298-3205 Public KG-5
Franklin Elementary School 253-571-1400 Public PK-5
Bryant Montessori School 253-571-2800 Public PK-5
Fawcett Elementary School 253-571-4700 Public PK-5
Reed Elementary School 253-571-6464 Public PK-5
McCarver Elementary School 253-571-4900 Public PK-5
Whitman Elementary School 253-571-7272 Public PK-5
Brookdale Elementary School 253-298-3105 Public KG-5
Edison Elementary School 253-571-1700 Public PK-5
Arlington Elementary School 253-571-3200 Public PK-5
Browns Point Elementary School 253-571-7600 Public PK-5
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School Telephone N/A Public KG-5
University Place Elementary School 253-566-5620 Public KG-4
James Sales Elementary School 253-298-4205 Public KG-5
Jefferson Elementary School 253-571-2261 Public PK-5
Geiger Montessori School 253-571-6800 Public PK-5
Downing Elementary School 253-571-7133 Public PK-5
Washington Elementary School 253-571-5738 Public PK-5
Narrows View Intermediate School 253-566-5630 Public 5-7
Spanaway Middle School 253-800-5400 Public 6-8
Northeast Tacoma Elementary School 253-571-6933 Public PK-5
Naches Trail Elementary School 253-800-8700 Public PK-5
Skyline Elementary School 253-571-7800 Public PK-5
Lowell Elementary School 253-571-7200 Public PK-5
Sunset Elementary School 253-566-5640 Public PK-4
Mann Elementary School 253-571-6300 Public PK-5
Evergreen Elementary School 253-566-5680 Public KG-4
Lyon Elementary School 253-571-4800 Public PK-5
Mason Middle School 253-571-7000 Public 6-8
Crescent Heights Elementary School 253-571-5500 Public PK-5
Fern Hill Elementary School 253-571-3888 Public PK-5
Point Defiance Elementary School 253-571-6900 Public PK-5
Clover Creek Elementary School 253-683-7800 Public KG-5
Sherman Elementary School 253-571-5488 Public PK-5
Roosevelt Elementary School 253-571-4400 Public PK-5
Bryant Montessori Middle School 253-571-2800 Public 6-8
Boze Elementary School 253-571-4688 Public PK-5
Meeker Middle School 253-571-6500 Public 6-8
Lister Elementary School 253-571-2900 Public PK-5
Blix Elementary School 253-571-7400 Public PK-5
Wainwright Intermediate School 253-571-2152 Public 4-8
Ford Middle School 253-298-3605 Public 6-8
Harvard Elementary School 253-298-4105 Public KG-5
Larchmont Elementary School 253-571-6200 Public PK-5
Christensen Elementary School 253-298-3305 Public KG-5
Manitou Park Elementary School 253-571-5300 Public PK-5
Sheridan Elementary School 253-571-5900 Public PK-5
Baker Middle School 253-571-5000 Public 6-8
Stafford Elementary School 253-571-4300 Public PK-5
Midland Elementary School 253-298-4500 Public KG-5
Elmhurst Elementary School 253-298-3505 Public KG-5
Birney Elementary School 253-571-4600 Public PK-5
Whittier Elementary School 253-571-7500 Public PK-3
Collins Elementary School 253-298-3405 Public KG-5
Hunt Middle School Telephone N/A Public 6-8
Central Avenue Elementary School 253-298-3205 Public KG-5
Thompson Elementary School 253-800-5800 Public PK-5
Grant Elementary School 253-571-5400 Public PK-5
Waller Road Elementary School 253-841-8745 Public KG-6
Delong Elementary School 253-571-5800 Public PK-5
Narrows View Intermediate School 253-566-5630 Public 5-7
Spanaway Middle School 253-800-5400 Public 6-8
Mason Middle School 253-571-7000 Public 6-8
Curtis Junior High School 253-566-5670 Public 8-9
Bryant Montessori Middle School 253-571-2800 Public 6-8
Wainwright Intermediate School 253-571-2152 Public 4-8
Meeker Middle School 253-571-6500 Public 6-8
Ford Middle School 253-298-3605 Public 6-8
Baker Middle School 253-571-5000 Public 6-8
Gates Secondary School 253-298-4005 Public 8-12
Hunt Middle School Telephone N/A Public 6-8
First Creek Middle School 253-571-2700 Public 6-8
Truman Middle School 253-571-5600 Public 6-8
Keithley Middle School 253-298-4307 Public 6-8
Giaudrone Middle School 253-571-5811 Public 6-8
Gray Middle School 253-571-5200 Public 6-8
Jason Lee Middle School 253-571-7700 Public 6-8
Stewart Middle School 253-571-4200 Public 6-8
Sound Christian Academy 253-475-7226 Private PK-12
The Seabury School 253-952-3111 Private PK-8
Parkland Lutheran Church & School 253-537-1901 Private PK-8
Life Christian Academy 253-756-2420 Private PK-12
Faith Lutheran School 253-537-2696 Private PK-8
Faith Baptist Christian Academy 253-370-8215 Private PK-10
Concordia Christian Academy 253-389-0349 Private KG-12
Tacoma Christian Academy 253-234-5112 Private PK-10
Annie Wright Schools 253-284-4343 Private PK-12
The School at Pearl Youth Residence 253-396-5937 Public 6-12
Special Services 253-571-1224 Public PK-12
St Mary's Academy 509-496-1143 Private KG-9
St Charles Borromeo Catholic School 253-564-5185 Private PK-8
Visitation Catholic STEM Academy 253-474-6424 Private PK-8
Concordia Christian Academy 253-389-0349 Private KG-12
The Correctional Deo School 253-240-0287 Private KG-8
St Patrick Catholic School 253-274-4131 Private PK-8
Science and Math Institute 253-571-2300 Public 9-12
Curtis Senior High School 253-566-5710 Public 10-12
Industrial Design Engineering and Art 253-571-7906 Public 9-12
Stadium High School 253-571-3100 Public 9-12
Tacoma School of the Arts 253-571-7900 Public 9-12
Curtis Junior High School 253-566-5670 Public 8-9
Gates Secondary School 253-298-4005 Public 8-12
Franklin Pierce High School 253-298-3805 Public 9-12
Washington High School 253-298-4705 Public 9-12
Summit Public School: Olympus 253-444-9781 Public 9-12
Silas High School 253-571-6000 Public 9-12
Foss High School 253-571-7300 Public 9-12
Mount Tahoma High School 253-571-3800 Public 9-12
Lincoln High School 253-571-6700 Public 9-12
Tacoma Open Doors 253-571-3273 Public 9-12
Oakland High School 253-571-5102 Public 9-12
Bates Technical High School 253-680-7584 Public 9-12
The School at Pearl Youth Residence 253-396-5937 Public 6-12
Annie Wright Schools 253-284-4343 Private PK-12
Tacoma Christian Academy 253-234-5112 Private PK-10
Concordia Christian Academy 253-389-0349 Private KG-12
Evergreen Lutheran High School 253-946-4488 Private 9-12
Faith Baptist Christian Academy 253-370-8215 Private PK-10
Life Christian Academy 253-756-2420 Private PK-12
Sound Christian Academy 253-475-7226 Private PK-12
Tacoma Business Academy 253-571-1126 Public 9-12
Special Services 253-571-1224 Public PK-12
Concordia Christian Academy 253-389-0349 Private KG-12
Bates Technical College - Open Doors 253-680-7184 Public 9-12
Tacoma Pierce County Education Center 253-571-1032 Public 9-12
Alternative Spcl Needs Div Occ 253-571-1040 Public 9-12
St Mary's Academy 509-496-1143 Private KG-9
Tcc Fresh Start 253-571-1033 Public 9-12
Community Based Trans Program 253-571-2603 Public 11-12
Insight School of Wa Open Doors Program 253-292-5817 Public 9-12

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