Pierce County · Pop. 900

Ruston Real Estate — One square mile of Sound-front real estate between Tacoma and the bay.

About Ruston

Ruston grew up around the ASARCO copper smelter that operated from 1890 to 1986 — the 571-foot stack was the city's landmark until demolition in 1993 after an EPA Superfund designation. The decades-long cleanup transformed the 97-acre waterfront site into Point Ruston, a mixed-use development with condos, restaurants, a cinema, and a Sound-front promenade that completely redefined the city. It remains one of the smallest incorporated cities in Washington.

Living in Ruston

• Point Ruston waterfront — mile-long promenade on Commencement Bay
• Point Ruston dining, retail, and cinema on the water
• Ruston Way connection to Tacoma's two-mile Sound-front path
• Direct views of Mt. Rainier across Commencement Bay
• One of Pierce County's smallest cities — walkable, no cut-through traffic

Where the locals eat

• WildFin American Grill — American · Point Ruston
• Anthem Coffee & Tea — Cafe · Point Ruston

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