<h1 style="text-align: center;">University Place, <em>Seattle</em></h1>
<p>With a rising population of about 31,000 residents, University Place is one of the larger communities in the area. University Place has a safe and quiet suburban feel to its wide streets and mixed business areas, some of which are situated on desirable waterfront property along Puget Sound. The city is known to boast the finest South Puget Sound suburban living, with a great proximity to nearby Tacoma, where many of the residents work. The homes in University Place boast early 20th century craftsmanship with breathtaking waterfront views. The west coast of this suburban city offers homebuyers picturesque views of the Puget Sound, and on clear days, residents can look out of their homes and enjoy vistas that extend clean to the Olympic Mountains. Some of these homes in University Place are worth their price for the stunning sunsets alone.&nbsp;</p>
<p>University Place is also notable to golfers and fans of that classic game. In 2015, the city hosted the US Open Championship, one of the most prestigious golf events in all of North America. The city also has an interesting and rich history. Tacoma&rsquo;s first movie studio, H.C. Weaver Studio, was once located at what is now Titlow Beach. When this studio was originally founded, it ranked as the third-largest freestanding movie studio in all of America, with the only bigger studios being located in Hollywood. While those days are gone now, University Place is still a great suburban city with some of the best schools in all of Washington State.&nbsp;</p>