Yelm WA Homes For Sale
If you’re looking for a small town feel, look no further. Though Yelm has continued to grow of the past several years, this little town still has all of the same attributes you would look for in a small, quaint community. With one small movie theater, one Walmart and only a handful of restaurants, this little town has a small feel with a big heart. You’ll fall in love with the small family owned/local restaurants, as the owners take the time to know you by name. This community has grown to be loved by many military personnel with its close proximity to Joint Base Lewis McChord and rather short commute to Lacey. In Yelm, you’ll find a great selection of brand-new and gently used homes, including many homes with rather larger lots. Most homes with at least 3+ bedrooms, 2+ bathrooms, open floor plans and close proximity to several lakes.
Market Trend DetailsAbout Yelm
Yelm homes that are for sale are ideal single-family residences as many of the properties are located on decent sized lots, perfect for kids to play in the safety of their home. With a few community parks and community events this little town is perfect for every demographic. Not only do the homes have sprawling floor plans, they tend to have large fenced yards, large rooms and 5 piece master bathrooms.
Homes in Yelm vary in price, offering a great selection of simple starter homes and larger homes. Yelm is made up of a number of small neighborhoods, ranging from large plats to small plats.
Yelm Community
Yelm is a family lifestyle community. It’s slower pace encourages you to stop and get to know their neighbors. There are a number of great parks within the small city, community events to support family interaction and so much more. The abundant amount of open space, makes you want to take a weekend to take a hike, walk trails or even have a day outside fishing. You can even take the day checking out farms on the countryside, as there are plenty of great farms to choose from. Love farm fresh eggs? You’ll have plenty of families offering farm fresh eggs daily. Many people who live in Yelm, could not imagine themselves living anywhere else.
Here’s a summary of the lifestyle amenities you’ll find near Yelm homes:
- Parks
- Fishing
- Indoor/Outdoor movie night
- Shopping
Commuting from Yelm to Northern or Southern Regions, can consist of one way in and one way out; however, with the minimal traffic compared to larger cities, you can find yourself in Lacey or Spanaway within minutes. Alternatively, back gates to JBLM can deliver you to the center of Joint Base Lewis McChord, helping you avoid the freeway congestion during peak hours.
Neighborhoods & Subdivisions
- Clearwood
- Cherry Meadows
- Fairway Estates
- Hawks Landing
- Lake Lawrence
New Construction Communities
- Maxvale
- Tahoma Terrace
- Tyler Terrace
Yelm is close to the following military bases
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord – 20 minutes
Schools near homes in Yelm
Even with a small community, Yelm has many choices when it comes to education. Yelm’s schools have plenty to offer their students with clubs and local sports. Here are a few schools within the community:
- Elementary School: Fort Stevens, McKenna, Lackamas, Mill Pond, Prairie and Southworth Elementary
- Middle/Junior School: Yelm Middle and Ridgeline Middle School
- High School: Yelm High School
