13021 Thomas Road NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98329 | $669,000
Nothing can be more inviting than a white picket fence and front porch, and this home has both! Just minutes from Henderson Bay, it is a perfect blend of peaceful living and the conveniences of town. With 2,776 square feet, the main floor features a living room, dining area off of the kitchen, shiplap accent wall in the hallway, strand bamboo floors throughout, half bathroom, primary suite, and laundry room with built-in shelving for extra storage. An additional room off of the entryway could be used as a formal dining room, office, or second sitting area. Upstairs there are four bedrooms, a large full bathroom with two sink stations and a separate shower room, and a large landing area perfect for a TV or family room. The open kitchen offers ample storage and counter space and has been updated with fresh white cabinets, modern hardware, stainless dishwasher and double oven, and new counters, sink, and lighting. Upgrades in the primary and half bathrooms include new counters, sinks, hardware, and lighting. The rain gutters were replaced just this year, and new carpet, trim, and interior doors were installed within the last few years. With over three-quarters of an acre, this nicely cleared lot is surrounded by trees and offers a spacious yard with lawn as well as plenty of room for raised garden beds, outdoor sports, fire pit, or sitting areas.
Town is just a short trip from this Glen Cove community. Minter Creek Elementary School and Key Peninsula Middle School are less than 10 minutes away, and time to Peninsula High School is under 15 minutes. Several shopping centers within five miles provide a selection of grocery stores, restaurants, and other amenities such as health centers, post office, library, and plant nursery. For a wider array of stores such as Costco, Home Depot, Albertsons, Target, and Walgreens, Harbor Hill Drive and Borgen Boulevard are under 20 minutes away. The nearby towns of Purdy, Port Orchard, and Olalla are all within 15 miles and can be reached in a half hour or less.
There is plenty of Washington’s beauty to explore in the surrounding area. Experience the unique shops, restaurants, and historical sites of the downtown Gig Harbor waterfront, which can be reached in just 20 minutes. Hike, bike, camp, fish, and go shellfishing at Penrose Point State Park and Joemma Beach State Park. Haley State Park offers opportunities for multiple water sports, including paddleboarding, sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, and swimming. Hike through the forest at 360 Trails and the Key Central Forest. Participate in community events throughout the year at the Key Peninsula Civic Center and Volunteer Park, which also features sports fields, picnic areas, a skateboard park, nine-hole disc golf course, and outside concert area. Up your game at Horseshoe Lake Golf Course; access the beach on Carr Inlet and catch views of Mt. Rainier at Maple Hollow Park; go shellfishing at the North Bay Tidelands; enjoy the beach and waterfront area at the Purdy Sand Spit; explore the woodlands, wetlands, streams, and more than three miles of walking trails at the 224-acre Rocky Creek Conservation Area; and experience the variety of terrain at Taylor Bay, with 39 acres of forest, wetlands, creeks, marshes, and open meadows.
Don’t miss the opportunity to see this charming house featuring the beauty and convenience of life in Gig Harbor.
