<h1 style="text-align: center;">Puyallup,<em> Seattle</em></h1>
<p>Initially established in the 1830&rsquo;s and formally named in 1877&mdash;Puyallup is one of Washington&rsquo;s eldest cities. Its origins are deeply rooted in the agricultural industry, but even as it&rsquo;s evolved into a flourishing small city&mdash;Puyallup has managed to keep much of its historic appeal intact. The city&rsquo;s downtown features a restored old fashioned shopping area that houses innumerable antique shops and boutiques, and rows of exquisitely refurbished craftsman-style homes populate the Puyallup Valley, accentuating the area&rsquo;s old-town aesthetic.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Puyallup real estate market has a vast selection of styles and affordable prices that start in the mid $100, 000 range for those interested in buying a home. Travelers working in local cities Tacoma, Fife, Auburn, Kent and Renton will find an easy and smooth commute due to Puyallup being in proximity to the junction of state highway 410, 512, and 167. With the latest addition of the Sounder commuter train, residents of Puyallup also have seamless entrance to downtown Seattle as well.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The renowned South Hill real estate market, comprised of single family residential homes in planned developments, custom-made view homes, and an expanding variety of condos and townhomes, is also offered by Puyallup to potential homeowners. Prices here range from the mid $100, 000&rsquo;s to $1,000,000+ for primary Mt. Rainier and Ohop Valley view homes.</p>
<p>The meaning behind the name &ldquo;Puyallup&rdquo; translates to &ldquo;generous people&rdquo; and was adopted by a native tribe that has inhabited this city for several eras. The tradition of hospitality by the original Puyallup people is presently sustained by a great population of native descendants. The non-native community also plays a part in upholding the cities rich indigenous history by helping host the Puyallup fair, Washington State&rsquo;s prime annual fair. By tradition, the fair runs for three weeks in September and one week in April&mdash;drawing in more than one million people each year. Puyallup&rsquo;s Farmer&rsquo;s Market every Saturday from May to October is another unique feature that attracts visitors to the city.</p>