McChord WA Real Estate

McChord Air Force Base is the Air Mobility hub for the north western United States and is a partner installation of Fort Lewis Washington. Fort Lewis is adjacent to McChord and is home to approximately 20,000 Army troops of the Pacific Command. McChord and Lewis are the force projection platform for the Western United States and their geographic location makes them the logical stepping off point for the entire pacific region.

McChord WA AFB hosts the 62nd Airlift Wing, and the 446th Airlift Wind (USAFR). These organizations operate the C-17 transport, among other aircraft, and are the backbone of US airlift capability for the western US, the Pacific region, and often operate globally supporting ongoing operations around the world.

McChord AFB employs approximately 10,000 Air Force, Reserve and civilian personnel, and is continually expanding as it assumes more and more of the duties of smaller installations with uncertain futures. Located along the I-5 Corridor adjacent to the city of Tacoma, opportunities for family members are limitless; employment for spouses and educational opportunities for children are two of the things that make McChord, WA a highly desirable location, and are a big reason for our large retired population….people like it here.

Looking for things to do? McChord AFB is located less than an hours drive from the beautiful and historic city of Seattle, (PHOTO); If you are into the outdoors, sporting and recreational activities, a little more than an hours drive will take you to Skiing in the Cascades. Travel in the opposite direction and find yourself at the beach in about the same amount of time. And then of course, there is Puget sound. Puget Sound is a body of salt water that borders the Tacoma area to the west, and is a boaters and fisherman's paradise. You can actually rent boats for use in the salt water from MWR on base.

The base information number is (253)982-1910; the Public Affairs office can be reached at (253)982-5637. McChord AFB Web Site
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McChord WA Real Estate average price:

The average home price is $220,000 while houses range from $50,000 to $872,000. Housing types available include Single Family, Residential, Commercial, Lots & Land, Investment Properties, Waterfront, Town Homes & Condominiums.