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Living in Point Ruston & Ruston, WA
Ruston is a small, separate city surrounded by Tacoma's North End, next to Point Defiance Park. Point Ruston is a mixed-use waterfront development there and in adjacent Tacoma, with condos, apartments, shops and restaurants.
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At a glance
What is Point Ruston and Ruston like?
Point Ruston offers newer condo and townhome living on the water with shops and restaurants close by. The rest of Ruston is a compact residential community. Students who live in the City of Ruston enroll in Tacoma Public Schools.
- TypeCity of Ruston (separate from Tacoma); Point Ruston spans Ruston and Tacoma
- SchoolsRuston students enroll in Tacoma Public Schools
- NearbyPoint Defiance Park, Ruston Way, North End
Point Ruston and Ruston questions
What do buyers ask about Point Ruston and Ruston?
Is Ruston part of Tacoma?
No. Ruston is its own small city, surrounded by Tacoma. Part of the Point Ruston development is in Ruston and part is in Tacoma, so check which city a specific property is in.
Which schools serve Ruston?
According to the City of Ruston, students who live in Ruston enroll in the Tacoma School District (Tacoma Public Schools).
What should I check when buying a condo at Point Ruston?
Review the HOA documents, budget, reserves, and rental and pet rules, and confirm which city the building is in.
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