Frequently Asked Questions
Community Information
Notch 8 is located at 9210 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA 98444, in Tacoma's South End in Pierce County. The 126-home community, built in 1986, sits just east of Interstate 5 between S 92nd St and S 96th St, near the borders of Lakewood and Parkland, approximately 3.0 miles from Tacoma Mall.
Notch 8 pairs a heated seasonal swimming pool, a fitness center, a resident clubhouse and park-like grounds with apartment homes that include in-home washers and dryers, wood-burning fireplaces and private decks, all with quick access to Interstate 5 and State Route 512 for commutes to Tacoma, Lakewood and Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Notch 8 offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment homes. Visit the Floor Plans page on our website at www.notch8apts.com to see up-to-date monthly rental rates, available layouts and apartment home details.
Current pricing for apartment homes at Notch 8 is listed on the Floor Plans page of our website at www.notch8apts.com, where rates are updated as availability changes.
Yes, Notch 8 is a pet-friendly apartment community that welcomes cats and dogs, with a limit of two pets per home. For full pet policy details, including fees, deposits and breed or weight guidelines, visit the Amenities page on our website and scroll to the bottom of the page.
Notch 8 offers a heated outdoor swimming pool open during the summer months, a fitness center, an updated resident clubhouse, a playground, a courtyard, outdoor BBQ grills and park-like grounds, along with on-site parcel lockers.
Apartment homes at Notch 8 include an in-home washer and dryer, stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, wood-like flooring, a wood-burning fireplace, walk-in closets, ceiling fans and a private deck or patio overlooking the grounds.
Yes, parking at Notch 8 starts at $35 per month, carports are available for $50 per month, and private garages are available for $150 per month.
Yes, every apartment home at Notch 8 includes an in-home washer and dryer, so residents never need to use a shared laundry room.
Apartment homes at Notch 8 include extra storage space, and residents who need more room can rent a private garage for $150 per month, subject to availability.
Yes, Notch 8 offers both guided tours and virtual tours, so you can choose the option that works best for your schedule. To schedule a tour, visit the Schedule a Tour section of our website at www.notch8apts.com and select your preferred date and time.
Quiet hours at Notch 8 are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM, and during these hours we ask all residents and guests to keep noise to a minimum so everyone can enjoy a respectful living environment.
Hours of Operation
Assistance for Notch 8 is available 24/7 through our website chatbot, by text, or by calling after hours to speak with Parker, our AI Leasing Agent. If Parker is unable to help, please leave a message and our team will follow up during normal business hours, which are listed on the Contact Us page of our website at www.notch8apts.com.
Move-In
Move-in specials at Notch 8 may be available but can change at any time, so please contact our leasing office for the most current specials, availability and full offer details for the apartment home you are considering.
Fee details for Notch 8 are included in your lease agreement and can also be viewed online through the cost calculator for your specific floor plan: visit the Floor Plans page, select your apartment home and review the cost calculator to see applicable fees and pricing.
Yes, renter's insurance is required at Notch 8, and specific policy details are provided after your application is approved.
Yes, Notch 8 offers flexible lease terms, including short-term and long-term options that vary by floor plan; visit the Floor Plans page on our website to see the lease options for your preferred apartment home.
You can view the income and credit requirements for Notch 8 on the Qualification Criteria page, which is linked in the footer of our website at www.notch8apts.com.
Notch 8 offers a built-in cost calculator for each floor plan that shows pricing details and estimated monthly costs, including utilities, for the specific apartment home you are interested in; visit the Floor Plans page and select your preferred floor plan to use it.
You can apply for an apartment at Notch 8 online by clicking the Application link at the top of our website, or by going to the Floor Plans page, selecting an available apartment home and following the application steps.
Maintenance
If you lose your keys or are locked out at Notch 8, contact our leasing office during business hours, and call our main number for guidance on after-hours lockout assistance.
Residents of Notch 8 can submit maintenance requests through the online resident portal by logging in and selecting the maintenance request option, and our team will address each request as quickly as possible.
Yes, emergency maintenance is available 24/7 at Notch 8; for urgent issues, call our emergency maintenance line, and for non-emergency requests, use the resident portal.
You can reach the Notch 8 team by phone, by email or through the contact form on our website, and Parker, our AI Leasing Agent, is available 24/7 for after-hours questions.
Neighborhood
Notch 8 is near S 96th St and S Hosmer St in Tacoma's South End, close to the Fern Hill and Wapato Hills neighborhoods. The city of Lakewood lies directly west across Interstate 5, the Parkland community begins just south and east, and South Tacoma and the Tacoma Mall area are a short drive north.
Notch 8 offers close freeway access, with Interstate 5 alongside S Hosmer St and the I-5/SR 512 Park-and-Ride approximately 1.2 miles away, so residents can easily reach downtown Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup, Joint Base Lewis-McChord and points north toward Seattle.
The area around Notch 8 is a convenient South Tacoma neighborhood with nearby parks, local restaurants and coffee stands, and major shopping at Tacoma Mall and Lakewood Towne Center within a short drive.
Residents of Notch 8 have shopping, entertainment and outdoor recreation close to home.
- Wards Lake Park, a Lakewood park with walking and bike trails, playgrounds and a fenced dog area, is located at 2716 84th St Ct S, Lakewood, WA 98499, approximately 0.7 miles from Notch 8.
- Wapato Park, a lakeside park with a walking loop and picnic areas, is located at 6500 S Sheridan Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408, approximately 1.6 miles from Notch 8.
- Lakewood Towne Center, a large open-air shopping center, is located at 5731 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499, approximately 2.6 miles from Notch 8.
- Tacoma Mall, one of the South Sound's largest shopping centers, is located at 4502 S Steele St, Tacoma, WA 98409, approximately 3.0 miles from Notch 8.
- The Tacoma Dome, a major concert and event venue, is located at 2727 E D St, Tacoma, WA 98421, approximately 4.7 miles from Notch 8.
Notch 8 is close to several Tacoma Public Schools campuses and colleges, and families should confirm school assignments with Tacoma Public Schools.
- Helen B. Stafford Elementary School, a Tacoma Public Schools elementary school, is located at 1615 S 92nd St, Tacoma, WA 98444, approximately 0.4 miles from Notch 8.
- Bates Technical High School, a technical high school program of Bates Technical College, is located at 2201 S 78th St, Tacoma, WA 98409, approximately 1.0 mile from Notch 8.
- Baker Middle School, a Tacoma Public Schools middle school, is located at 8001 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98408, approximately 1.1 miles from Notch 8.
- Birney Elementary School, a Tacoma Public Schools elementary school, is located at 7627 S Sheridan Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408, approximately 1.1 miles from Notch 8.
- Mount Tahoma High School, a Tacoma Public Schools high school, is located at 4634 S 74th St, Tacoma, WA 98409, approximately 2.1 miles from Notch 8.
- Pacific Lutheran University, a private university in Parkland, is located at 12180 Park Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98447, approximately 2.2 miles from Notch 8.
Notch 8 has several parks within a short drive.
- Wards Lake Park is located at 2716 84th St Ct S, Lakewood, WA 98499, approximately 0.7 miles from Notch 8.
- Fern Hill Park, a neighborhood park with a playfield and playground, is located at 502 S 88th St, Tacoma, WA 98444, approximately 1.2 miles from Notch 8.
- Ryan's Park, a creekside park with a playground, is located at 429 S 80th St, Tacoma, WA 98408, approximately 1.4 miles from Notch 8.
- Wapato Park is located at 6500 S Sheridan Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408, approximately 1.6 miles from Notch 8.
Residents of Notch 8 have several grocery stores and shopping centers nearby.
- WinCo Foods is located at 1913 S 72nd St, Tacoma, WA 98408, approximately 1.5 miles from Notch 8.
- Safeway is located at 707 S 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98408, approximately 2.6 miles from Notch 8.
- Safeway (Lakewood) is located at 10223 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499, approximately 2.7 miles from Notch 8.
- Walmart Supercenter is located at 7001 Bridgeport Way W, Lakewood, WA 98499, approximately 2.9 miles from Notch 8.
- Tacoma Mall is located at 4502 S Steele St, Tacoma, WA 98409, approximately 3.0 miles from Notch 8.
Local coffee stands and restaurants are just minutes from Notch 8.
- Jinza Teriyaki, a teriyaki restaurant, is located at 9318 S Steele St, Tacoma, WA 98444, approximately 0.1 miles from Notch 8.
- Revive Coffee Stand is located at 10606 Sales Rd S, Tacoma, WA 98444, approximately 0.8 miles from Notch 8.
- Coffee Kitchen, a cafe, is located at 9115 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98499, approximately 0.9 miles from Notch 8.
- One Day Cafe, a coffee and dessert cafe, is located at 9601 S Tacoma Way #101, Lakewood, WA 98499, approximately 1.0 mile from Notch 8.
- Elmer's Restaurant, a breakfast and family restaurant, is located at 7427 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA 98408, approximately 1.1 miles from Notch 8.
Off-leash dog areas are a short drive from Notch 8.
- Wards Lake Park, which has a fenced dog area, is located at 2716 84th St Ct S, Lakewood, WA 98499, approximately 0.7 miles from Notch 8.
- The Wapato Park Off-Leash Dog Park is located at 6802 S Sheridan Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408, approximately 1.7 miles from Notch 8.
Full-service hospitals are a short drive from Notch 8.
- St. Clare Hospital is located at 11315 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood, WA 98499, approximately 2.2 miles from Notch 8.
- St. Joseph Medical Center is located at 1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405, approximately 5.0 miles from Notch 8.
Yes, Joint Base Lewis-McChord is a major employer near Notch 8, with the Lewis Main Liberty Gate approximately 7.7 miles away (straight-line), and other large nearby employers include St. Clare Hospital and St. Joseph Medical Center, Pacific Lutheran University and Tacoma Public Schools.
Residents of Notch 8 have access to Pierce Transit, with a bus stop at Hosmer St and S 92nd St just steps from the community. The I-5/SR 512 Park-and-Ride, served by Pierce Transit and Sound Transit Express buses, is approximately 1.2 miles away, and Sounder commuter trains stop at Lakewood Station, approximately 2.1 miles away, and South Tacoma Station, approximately 2.3 miles away.
Notch 8 is approximately 7.7 miles from the JBLM Lewis Main Liberty Gate, 4.7 miles from the Tacoma Dome near downtown Tacoma, and 20.3 miles from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, measured in straight-line distance.
Notch 8 works to build a friendly community atmosphere, so check our website or contact the leasing office for information about upcoming resident events and activities.
Additional Features
Yes, Notch 8 features a heated outdoor swimming pool in the summer months, a playground, a courtyard, outdoor BBQ grills and park-like grounds, and many apartment homes have private decks overlooking the grounds.
Notch 8 has on-site parcel lockers where residents can pick up their deliveries, and the community does not have a separate mail room.
The Notch 8 leasing office does not accept packages, so residents should have deliveries sent to the on-site parcel lockers.
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