If you’re looking for your own private paradise, check out our affordable new homes in Yelm WA at Tahoma Terra and Cherry Meadows.
What’s So Great About Yelm, Anyway?
For one thing, its name. The word “Yelm” reportedly derives from the Coast Salish tribal word shelm (or chelm) which means “heat waves from the sun.” While the word itself may speak to mirages, there’s nothing mirage-like about the beauty residents of Yelm WA enjoy. This rural town really started to take off when the Northern Pacific Railroad came in, enabling residents to get farming, forestry and ranching products to market.
Yelm was officially incorporated in 1924. As of the 2010 census, Yelm had:
- 6,848 residents (more than doubling up from 3,289 in 2010)
- 2,299 households, 53.3% with children under the age of 18
- 2,523 housing units
- Median resident age of 29
- $49,395 median household income (city-data.com)
- $201,546 median house or condo value in 2015 (up from 114,900 in 2000)
Today, the U.S. census estimates Yelm’s population to have risen to 8,900 people, up 30% from 2010. Nearly 1200 of these individuals are said to be military veterans.
For another thing, views like this. With stunning unimpeded views of Mt. Rainier close at hand around nearly every corner, those who choose new homes in Yelm WA are surrounded by natural beauty and yet still close to urban areas. Both Tacoma and the state’s capital Olympia WA are within easy driving distance of Yelm, making this city a top choice for people who work in Olympia or Tacoma (including military stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord) who want to live in a more rural setting.
Our affordable new homes in Yelm WA tick off a lot of boxes for today’s home buyers, including military buyers from JBLM. Though Yelm is essentially rural, Tahoma Terra and Cherry Meadows rival suburban developments near Olympia and Tacoma without the urban price tag.
New Homes in Yelm WA at Tahoma Terra
We have been building affordable new homes in Yelm WA at Tahoma Terra for several years. Many – but not all – of those who choose Tahoma Terra homes are military or military families who prefer off-base JBLM housing. Many veterans also choose to call Tahoma Terra “home.”
Due to its popularity, we have a model home at Tahoma Terra located at 10077 Jensen Drive SE, Yelm WA 98597. It’s open 7 days per week from 11 AM to 5 PM:
- Homes ranging in size from 2,385 to 3,079 sq feet
- Plans from 3-4 bedrooms and 2.5 to 3.5 baths
- Many home plans with luxuriously-large master suites, bonus rooms, flex spaces, home offices
- Big kitchens with large kitchen islands (per plan) with ample countertop and cabinet space
You’ll find driving directions on the Tahoma Terra webpage if you want to take a closer look at the new homes in Yelm WA available here.
New Homes in Yelm WA at Cherry Meadows
Cherry Meadows is another popular option for people considering houses for sale in Yelm WA. It’s less than a mile from Tahoma Terra, so there’s no reason you can’t explore both new home communities in the same visit. Cherry Meadows also has a model home which is open Wednesday and Saturday-Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM. However, you can also ask Tahoma Terra’s community sales agent to show you properties in Cherry Meadows, essentially enabling 7 day per week access to both communities for home buyers.
Cherry Meadow’s model home is located at 15436 92nd Ave SE, Yelm WA (open Wed. and Sat-Sun from 11 AM – 5 PM and by appointment (you can find driving directions on the community page):
- Home plans ranging in size from 2,300 to 3,079 sq ft
- Plans with 3 or 4 bedrooms and 2.5 to 3.5 baths
- Many home plans with luxuriously-large master suites, bonus rooms, flex spaces, home offices
- Big kitchens with large kitchen islands (per plan) with ample countertop and cabinet space
Cherry Meadows is another neighborhood that is very popular with military veterans, active duty military and military families looking for off-post housing near JBLM. Though you certainly don’t need to be a member of the military to live here or appreciate all that our new homes in Yelm WA have to offer.
When you visit either of these new home communities, be sure to ask the community sales agent about move-in-ready new homes for sale in Yelm WA, homes that are currently being built and pre-sale opportunities. One of the facets of the home buying process our buyers appreciate is the extent to which they can personalize their new home’s features, fixtures and finishes. The earlier the home is in the construction process (or with pre-sales), the more choices you’ll have when it comes to customizing your home to your design preferences.
If you’d like to get more information before visiting these new houses for sale in Yelm WA, feel free to contact the community sales agent by phone at 253-256-5435 (or toll-free at 855-678-3371). Ask about available home sites, floor plans, pricing and neighborhood amenities.
We also have preferred lenders who are thoroughly experienced with the new home construction process, which can make the new home buying experience go much more smoothly. When you work with our preferred lenders they can also often offer you exclusive preferred-lender credits. Even if you’re already pre-approved with another mortgage lender, we encourage you to let one of our preferred lenders provide you with a free, no-obligation consultation so you can be sure you’re getting the new home mortgage loan that is best for you.