Pierce County Homes for Sale

Pierce County is the second most populous county in the State of Washington behind King County. At the time of the 2010 census Pierce County had a population of 795,225 residents. The county was formed in 1852 and is named for former United States President Franklin Pierce. Pierce county is in the Seattle Metropolitan Area and is noted for being home to Mount Rainier, the tallest mountain in the Cascade Range at 14,410 feet. Pierce County has a total area of 1,806 square miles, of which 1670 square miles is land, and 137 square miles is water.

Nationally protected areas in Pierce County include parts of Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Mount Rainier National Park, and Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. The joint base Lewis-McChord, home to both Army and Air Force military installations, contributes more than 42,000 military and civilian jobs to the local economy. Agricultural has been an integral part of the local economy for the past 150 years, however in the last 50 years much of the  county’s farmland has been converted to residential use. Local entities are working to reverse this trend. Pierce County produces 50% of the country’s rhubarb. Pierce county is a thriving arts and cultural community. The annual Wintergrass Festival takes place over several days in February each year, and in 2005 was honored as “Bluegrass Festival of the Year”. The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum was founded in 1983 and boasts the world's largest private collection of original manuscripts and documents. The Pierce County Daffodil Festival and Parade is held each April and is one of Pierce County’s most popular events. Puyallup is host to the Washington State Fair each September. 

Condominiums, townhomes, single-family homes, and lots upon which to build a custom home are all options currently available in the Pierce County real estate market. Condos start at about $75,000 and go up to around $997,200 for a space offering 3-level living and gorgeous mountain views. Single-family homes start at roughly $15,000 and go up to $10,500,000 for a one-of-a-kind mansion with over 9,000 square feet, situated on a 7.5 acre lot. Lots in Pierce County area plentiful and start at around $2,300 and go up to about $2,999,950 for plots with multiple acres and exceptional views. Contact us today with any questions or to schedule an appointment to see one of our beautiful properties in Pierce County or any surrounding community.