A rare University Place home backing to Colgate Park with direct access to trails, schools, and a lifetime of memories.

There are homes that feel special the moment you arrive—and then there are homes whose setting makes them truly unforgettable. Our newest University Place listing offers both.



Tucked away on a quiet stretch of 82nd, this home backs directly to Colgate Park, a 12-acre protected natural site that feels like a private extension of your backyard. With winding trails, picnic tables, and lush greenery, the park creates a peaceful buffer that’s both beautiful and permanent—meaning your serenity stays intact.

Colgate Park also provides direct pedestrian access to Curtis Junior High and Curtis High School, my alma mater. From here, you can easily reach the area’s expansive sports facilities, including baseball, softball, football, and lacrosse fields, the stadium, and—most recently—a thoughtfully designed playground perfect for your littles.

This location holds deep personal meaning for our family. My husband, also a Curtis alum, grew up just a few doors down from this very home, where one of his best friends’ grandparents lived. After baseball practice, the boys would cut through the trails; cleats slung over their shoulders, heading to Grandma’s house—where cookies and lemonade were always waiting. Those are the kinds of memories places like this are made of.

What makes this setting even more remarkable is how close you are to everything University Place has to offer—without ever feeling it. Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Chambers Bay Golf Course, top-rated schools, the Narrows Bridge, Titlow Beach, HomeGoods, and more are all just minutes away. Yet when you open a window or step onto the back deck, the sound is… nothing. Just quiet. Nature. Stillness. The 12-acre park behind the home creates a sense of calm that’s increasingly hard to find.

The home itself is equally special. Rich midcentury elements are woven throughout—from vaulted, beamed ceilings to floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the home with natural light. The layout is practical and inviting, designed for real life while still feeling architectural and intentional.

Owned for the past 30 years by meticulous stewards, this home has been thoughtfully and tastefully updated, with every major system carefully maintained. It’s the kind of property that reflects pride of ownership at every turn—rare, refined, and truly move-in ready.

Homes like this don’t come around often, especially in University Place—and they don’t last long.

For a private showing or more details about this home (or others like it in University Place), please email Madison.b@windermere.com or call/text 253-686-7383. We’d love to share it with you.

Madison Bingham

RM Home Specialists

Licensed Managing Broker | Realtor®

Windermere West Campus

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