Buckley Community Living & Real Estate Information
Located along Route 410, some 40 miles southeast of Seattle, this cozy town of approximately 4,400 residents provides an environment that offers the amenities of a big city with a small town feel. Real estate options consist of single-family homes, condominiums and townhouses as well as land lots. Here in Buckley, residents benefit from their proximity to natural phenomena such as the Puget Sound as well as practical amenities like fine hospitals, excellent schools and a sophisticated transportation network. Buckley is situated on a plateau that is shadowed by Mt. Rainier, which stands at 14,410 feet. The surrounding foothills are filled with winding pathways and hiking and biking trails that make this area an outdoor recreational playground. The area is also filled with a variety of campsites that make great starting points for fishing and hunting trips. Buckley offers activities for people of all ages and has senior citizens programs that are just as elaborate as those for the city’s youths. Attractions in this part of the state include the many parks in nearby Bonney Lake, the Children’s Museum of Tacoma, Nolte State Park at Deep Lake, Mud Mountain Dam & Park and Northwest Trek, which is a 615 acre wildlife park that showcases more than 200 animals native to the Pacific Northwest. Buckley boasts a very active social calendar as well. Some major city sponsored events include the Buckley Log Show, Street Fair & Parade in June and the Buckley Fall Festival Street Fair in October.
Buckley Buying Guide: Homes for Sale & Condos Prices
Modern and traditional houses, farmhouse style homes and ranch-like properties abound in this beautiful stretch of land. Prices vary greatly, but there are many properties to choose from for prospective homebuyers. Two, three and four-bedroom homes with mountain, forest and some city views range from the mid-$100,000s to $300,000 with upscale homes above $500,000. Larger homes with spacious yards and attractive amenities range in price from $500,000 to $2 million and higher in quiet neighborhoods near schools and parks. Plots of land for custom building are also available.
Average Prices of 3 Bed Homes
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Buckley Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $288,418 compared to $285,691 the previous week, for a slight increase of less than +1%. For Saturday, May 19th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Buckley WA. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Buckley to help you find the best home!