21 Jul Gig Harbor Neighborhood Guide
Our Gig Harbor Neighborhood Guide provides a comprehensive look at Gig Harbor, a neighborhood that has piqued the interest of many out of state movers looking to retire, get more space, enjoy the maritime community, invest, and enjoy the great outdoors of the Pacific Northwest. Gig Harbor has a median sales price of $530,000. Many neighborhoods border with the coastline shores of the Puget Sound. Let’s take a look at neighborhoods where your next home or investment could be in Gig Harbor.
Source: Neighborhood Scout Gig Harbor
Artondale
Average Home price: $571,555. Suburban Neighborhood made up of 3+bedroom single family homes. Many homes were built between 1970-1999 to now. Great for families, education, and Community.
Maplewood
Just north of Shore Acres, Maplewood is an established neighborhood with a variety of homes nearby or on the east coastal shores of Gig Harbor. $595,000 median sales price.
Rosedale
A suburban coastal neighborhood on the west side of Gig Harbor has a median home price of $590,000.. Most homes built in this neighborhood are between 1970-1999 and into today. There is a high demand for this neighborhood.
Wauna
Just across the Purdy Bridge and about 15 min from downtown you can find a nice large single family home on acreage or a flat rambler if you’re looking to retire. Average home prices are about $418,000. In this close to downtown but rural setting, you will find local farmers and privacy.
Gig Harbor City Center
You will find the history of Gig Harbor maritime community during a nice stroll along the waterfront. There are many shops, dining, boat recreation, and farmer markets to keep you busy. A home here may have a great view of Mount Rainier and the Puget Sound. There are condos, multi-family, and single family homes in this neighborhood. $547,000 Median Sales Price.
Shore Acres
Just like the name, Shore Acres are located along the east side of Gig Harbor on the Puget Sound. This is a great place for people looking to retire and families. $588,000 Median Sales Price.
Vaughn
The neighborhood of Vaughn is located in the northwest area of Gig Harbor. Average home prices are around $309,975. Vaughn is the most affordable place in Gig Harbor. However, it is furthest from downtown Gig Harbor but can offer some great opportunities to own a coastal home.
Wollochet
Close to the shopping center of Gig Harbor, there are a variety of homes to choose from here to serve your needs while having easy access to Tacoma, healthcare, downtown Gig Harbor, and recreation. It’s one of the first exits you can take coming over the Tacoma narrows bridge, which is one of the ways to travel to Seattle. $541,000 median sales price.
Tacoma is 1 mile across the Tacoma Narrows bridge and Seattle is 40 minutes north with SeaTac airport in between. Traffic can double this time to Seattle depending on when you commute.
The homes you would expect to find for sale in the Gig Harbor area range from farms to million dollar estates. They are forested ares on acreage under $500,000 waterfront property for under 1 million, and views for a variety of prices. No matter where you live there is plenty of room for people to get out and enjoy the Pacific Northwest area of Gig Harbor in a Single family or multi-family property.
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Sources cited: Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce, Kitsap Cares Homes