Eagles Nest is my number two best condominium community priced under $450,000, with a score of 7.27/10. It’s located in the desirable Hillcrest neighborhood near Fort Lewis College and Hillcrest Golf Course. Eagles Nest condos sold in the $288,000 to $420,000 range during 2021/22, with an average price of $366,000; free standing homes in the area sell in the $800,000 to $1.5M range. There is a separate two car garage for every unit. If you like living in a peaceful and convenient location and have lots of toys and gear to store, Eagles Nest may be the perfect choice.
Top five reasons you’ll want to live at Eagles Nest:
– Great, quiet neighborhood
– Close to the trolley stop
– A two car garage (very unusual for condominiums)
– Near Fort Lewis College and Hillcrest golf course
– Convenient in-town location
| Attributes | Comments | Rating 1-10 |
| Quality of Roads | All paved | 10 |
| Distance to Town | In town, 5 minutes to downtown | 8 |
| Snow Levels | Moderate to low | 9 |
| Yard / Patio Size | small decks | 5 |
| Proximity to Schools | 8 minutes to elementary, 12 minutes to middle and high schools | 8 |
| Natural Gas Availability | yes | 10 |
| Road / Other Noise | Very Low | 9 |
| Proximity to poorly maintained homes | All homes in the area are well maintained | 8 |
| Views | Street Views | 1 |
| Central Water/Sewer | yes | 10 |
| Age of area homes | 1980 and newer | 7 |
| Value for Your Money | Good Value | 8 |
| Appreciation Potential | Good | 9 |
| Ratings for Condominiums, Planned Unit Developments, and Townhomes | ||
| Floorplans | Good for size of homes | 7 |
| Age of Community | 1985 | 6 |
| Interior Finishes | Standard | 5 |
| Financing Availability | Conventional, VA, and FHA | 10 |
| Landscaping | Basic and well maintained | 5 |
| Garages | Units have 2-car detached garages | 8 |
| Owner Occupancy | Most units are owner-occupied some rentals | 8 |
| Amenities | None, near open area, Hillcrest Golf Course, and Fort Lewis College | 3 |
| HOA dues | $300 per month | 6 |
| Average Ratings | 7.27 | |
