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Highlights

  • Walk-in closets
  • Modern living
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Quiet location
  • Open-concept floorplans
  • Spacious townhomes

Location

1491 E Mason Ave, Buckley, WA 98321, USA
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Management

Watson Place Apartments

Leasing office

(360) 226-3031

Property Overview

Spruce Prairie Homes receives a strong Zumper expert rating of 8.3, reflecting its appeal to renters due to its competitive pricing, modern amenities, and exceptional location. Residents benefit from features such as walk-in closets and open-concept floorplans in spacious townhomes, all situated in a quiet area close to top-rated schools. With a trustworthiness rating of 7 and multiple photos available for potential renters, this property showcases its transparency and commitment to presenting a clear understanding of its offerings.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Spruce Prairie Homes is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Spruce Prairie Homes has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Images Available

Floor plans

4X2.5 No Backyard4 bed2.5 bath2,124 sqft$3,145 /mo2 units available

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About Spruce Prairie Homes

HomeApartments in Buckley Spruce Prairie Homes

Thanks for checking out Spruce Prairie Homes! We are a locally owned and professionally managed community located in the heart of Buckley, WA—a charming small town with a strong sense of community, nestled near the foothills of Mount Rainier. Spruce Prairie Homes is just minutes from historic downtown Buckley, with convenient access to local shops, dining, schools, parks, and Highway 410 for an easy commute to Bonney Lake, Enumclaw, and beyond. Our spacious 4-bedroom townhomes offer comfortable and functional living with features such as attached 2-car garages, stainless steel appliances, solid surface countertops, kitchen islands, open-concept floorplans, full-sized washers and dryers upstairs, large master suites with walk-in closets, and fenced backyards in select units. If you're looking for modern living in a quiet, convenient location, Spruce Prairie Homes is the perfect place to call home—reach out today to schedule a tour!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Spruce Prairie Homes is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Spruce Prairie Homes has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Spruce Prairie Homes
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Spruce Prairie Homes offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Spruce Prairie Homes is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Spruce Prairie Homes is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Spruce Prairie Homes does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Spruce Prairie Homes provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Spruce Prairie Homes compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Buckley

4-bedroom apartments at Spruce Prairie Homes cost about 25% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Buckley.

Median rents as of Apr 26 2025.
Buckley
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Buckley
MonthMedian Rent
April 2025$1,125

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Bedrooms

4+ bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$125,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $125,800 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,145.
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Schools near Spruce Prairie Homes

White River Special Education Services

240 north a st

buckley, WA, 98321

PK, KPublic

Elk Ridge Elementary School

340 white river park rd

buckley, WA, 98321

PK, K-5Public
A-

White River Early Learning Center

27515 120th st east

buckley, WA, 98321

PK, KPublic

Jj Smith Elementary

1640 fell st

enumclaw, WA, 98022

PKPublic

Carbonado Historial School

427 4th st

carbonado, WA, 98323

PK, K-8Public
A-
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Buckley near 1491 E Mason Ave

Walking

2/10
You’ll need another mode of transportation for getting around. Scooter, anyone?

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1491 E Mason Ave, Buckley

Groceries

0/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk

Shopping

0/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

3/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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