A UWT International Student summed up his experience at the 502 Estate this way:
“I spent a Semester Abroad in Tacoma in the Spring of 2022. What’s special about the accommodation is that you share it with other US and international students. You can therefore find a connection to others immediately. In addition, you pay a fair price in a beautiful residential area. Leon is not only a landlord, but also a kind of mentor in a foreign country. He supported me with any questions or problems and thus made my stay easier. The condition of the rooms is perfect. If there is a problem, Leon immediately takes care of everything.” Felix C
Here are the various elements that make a positive experience such as Felix’s possible:
When you arrive at our front door, we are fully prepared to meet your needs and logistics. The grounds and residence are well laid out to support your lodging. Just like arriving in a hotel, your room is fully furnished. We provide sheets & towels, on-site Laundry Room, full kitchen, private bedroom, shared bath. You bring your suitcase and your computer. Since most of your needs are taken care of ahead of time, all you need to purchase for yourself are your own groceries, sundries and hygiene supplies. This is especially convenient for international students who are limited by airline baggage allowances.
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Affordable – The all-inclusive rental price of $795 per month includes use of your private, furnished bedroom with sheets and towels, shared kitchen, bathroom, living room, family room, laundry, courtyard, Wi-Fi, garbage, utilities. Compared to other student housing choices, this provides you with an outstanding value.
The 502 Estate has welcomed undergraduate, graduate, US and international students for over 14 years. We have hosted PHD Scholars, visiting and tenured professors, as well as graduate students of medicine or law for their clinic or court internship placements. We have welcomed students from Japan, Morocco, France, Brazil, Germany, Vietnam, China. We have hosted students from UWT for the most part, but also from TCC and PLU. Of course, each resident is invited to interact with other residents as much – or as little – as feels comfortable to you. In other words, a community based on your choice.
For your commute, Tacoma offers a convenient solution via our new streetcar system (The Tacoma LINK). The Link connects our neighborhood stop (Stadium District) to the UWT campus stop (Union Station) in 11 minutes. The tram runs from early morning (5 AM) to late at night (11PM) so no matter what time your classes meet, you can ride the system at your convenience. Best of all, your Husky Student ID card (U-Pass) gives you full access to the system! From the Stadium District tram stop, it’s just a few minutes to our front door. Its safe, its dry, its convenient. TO the University says “Tacoma Dome”. TO the 502 Estate says “St Joseph”.
As your host, it may interest you to know, that while today I am a long-time resident and citizen of the USA, I originally arrived here from overseas, as an international student. Thankfully, I have now created a good life here for over 50 years. Personally, I learned many lessons as an international student during my college undergraduate studies as well as from my many years of graduate studies at the university. As a tenured college professor with over 25 years of teaching experience, I also understand our US college and university systems very well and can explain them to incoming students who may not be familiar with the American Institutions of Higher Education. Both my own life lessons, and the shared insights from previous students and scholars who have resided with us, help me provide you with an ever more supportive and refined housing and mentorship arrangement.
Beautiful Urban Oasis – When you come home after a hard day of classes or research, it is valuable to have a place to recharge! The pictures on this page give you some idea of how much protection and tranquility has been infused into our garden and facility. The 502 Estate was created to offer you a place of restoration, beauty and peace.
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Leon & KJ are very nice and respectful to their tenants. This house is located in a safe and quiet community. It is convenient to access hospitals and public transportation. Houses and public areas are kept tidy, clean and warm. People in the house are friendly. XW
The rooms are painted in beautiful colours and are nicely decorated. We felt like home and we looked forward to go back to the 502 Residence every single day. Lastly, we would like to thank Leon for all the help and efforts he made for us. It was a pleasure to meet him and to have him as our landlord . AF
Talk about a safe, beautiful, accommodating place to feel at home when away from home, this is it! I wanted a place that I could afford and feel comfortable, and this was perfect for me. Leon & KJ were the best hosts I could have asked for. Shared conversations with and respected each other as well as you. DM
„We enjoyed our stay at the 502 Estate a lot! First of all, we would like to highlight the neighborhood. We don't promise too much when we say that it is the best and most beautiful neighborhood in Tacoma. You can easily walk to the waterfront . FA
Rooms are rented for a minimum of 3 months (= 1 Quarter). Because we offer outstanding value to our residents, we are often fully booked. When emailing us for inquiries, please be sure to indicate the dates (from/to) for which you are seeking availability. We have openings for Winter Quarter 2025.
Optional Upgrade (when available) From time to time, we may have openings for a private bedroom/private bathroom mini-suite for graduate students or scholars. It rents for $1,175/month.
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