13216 Muir Drive NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332 | $1,125,000

This lovely 2,844 square-foot home in the gated Canterwood development offers fine and functional living in northeast Gig Harbor. Spacious rooms and an abundance of windows provide a bright and open feel, neutral walls and carpet add warmth, and hardwood floors and crisp wainscoting lend a touch of elegance. The kitchen offers all the essentials, including plenty of cabinets and storage, an island with a range top and bar seating, stainless appliances, and even a built-in desk area. Cozy up by the fireplace in the den off of the kitchen, or on nice days take advantage of the back patio where you can soak up the sunshine and enjoy the peaceful yard. The downstairs is completed by a sitting room, formal dining room, an office, a half bathroom, and a laundry room with a sink and storage cabinets. Upstairs the primary suite has a five-piece bathroom with two vanities and a walk-in closet, and there are an additional three bedrooms and another full bathroom. With over a third of an acre, this property has nicely manicured landscaping, front and back lawns, and a storage shed on the side yard.

Located on one of the top-ranked golf courses in Washington state, enjoy open views among the meandering neighborhood roads and lush surroundings. Get to know other Canterwood residents through the friendly country club community, which includes a dining room, fitness center, covered tennis and pickleball courts, swimming pool, social events, an equestrian riding club, and activities for all ages.

From this picturesque neighborhood it’s just minutes to local stores and highway access. St. Anthony Hospital and the Franciscan Medical Clinic are only a five-minute drive, and several shopping centers less than three miles away meet everyday needs with stores such as Costco, Home Depot, Albertsons, Target, and Walgreens. For a wider array of shops and amenities, including Harbor Greens, Metropolitan Market, Fred Meyer, Safeway, Ace Hardware, Rite Aid, Kohl’s, Michael’s, and HomeGoods, uptown Gig Harbor is within seven miles. Purdy Elementary School, Harbor Ridge Middle School, and Peninsula High School are all less than 10 minutes away and provide bus pick ups and drop offs at the Canterwood residents’ gate. The neighboring towns of Tacoma, Port Orchard, and Bremerton are within 20 miles and can be reached in less than half an hour.

The surrounding area offers so many opportunities to explore the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy the unique shops, restaurants, and historical sites of the downtown Gig Harbor waterfront, which is just over five miles away. Walking and hiking trails are plentiful at McCormick Forest Park, Banner Forest, and the Cushman Trail. Access the beach from the Purdy Sand Spit, Kopachuck State Park, Sunrise Beach Park, and Anderson Point Park. Go fishing at Crescent Lake and Wollochet Bay Estuary. Other nearby attractions include Sehmel Homestead Park, complete with 98 acres of sports fields and tennis courts, picnic areas, playgrounds, walking and riding trails, wetlands, and gardens; Crescent Valley Lavender Farm, a you-cut farm with seven varieties of lavender; and the Olalla Bay Market and Landing, where locals have gathered since 1884.