147 Island Boulevard, Fox Island, WA 98333 | $875,000

This lovely 2,840 square-foot home on Fox Island highlights an acre of private living while being just a short distance from everyday conveniences. Fresh interior paint, an abundance of windows, and spacious rooms provide a light and airy feel while laminate wood floors and neutral carpet add a touch of warmth. The remodeled kitchen features a clean white backdrop with black accents, a new dishwasher and refrigerator, a built-in desk, an island with bar seating and an extra sink, and an attached dining room. Enjoy the warmth of the fire in the living room, or on nice days take advantage of the generous back deck perfect for summer barbecues or just sitting and soaking up the sunshine. The main floor is completed by a half bathroom as well as a primary suite with upgraded vanity, faucets, and light fixtures in the bathroom. Downstairs in the finished daylight basement there is a family room with another fireplace, an updated full bathroom, an office, two bedrooms each complete with their own window seat, and a combination laundry room and extra bathroom. Additional home improvements include new carpet, fresh exterior paint, and new Trex decking. The property offers plenty of space for creating your own private retreat or planting a dream garden, and besides an attached two-car garage there is parking for an RV or boat.

Amenities on island include Fox Island Grocery & Deli, Greenwood Coffee, and a post office, and just 20 minutes away on the mainland is convenient uptown Gig Harbor, with easy access to multiple shopping centers off of Olympic and Point Fosdick Drives. A wide array of stores includes Harbor Greens, Metropolitan Market, Fred Meyer, Safeway, Ace Hardware, Rite Aid, Mud Bay, Michaels, Kohl’s, HomeGoods, Galaxy Theatres, a variety of fast food and fine dining, clothing boutiques, a library, medical clinics, and much more. Voyager Elementary School and Kopachuck Middle School are five miles away, and Gig Harbor High School can be reached in about 15 minutes.

There is plenty to see of the Pacific Northwest’s beauty on Fox Island as well as in the surrounding area. Learn about Fox Island’s history and community at the local museum. Catch what you can from the fishing pier, and explore the outdoors at the Fox Island Nature Center and Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit Nature Preserve. Get to know your neighbors through the Nichols Community Center, Fox Island Yacht Club, and Zog’s, a place for locals to warm up by fire pits and enjoy food, drinks, and music. Other nearby attractions include the unique shops, restaurants, and historical sites of the downtown Gig Harbor waterfront; hiking at McCormick Forest Park, Banner Forest, and the Cushman Trail; Kopachuck State Park, where the forest meets the water; the Gig Harbor Golf Club and Madrona Links Golf Course; and Cutts Island State Park, which is only accessible by boat.