6217 Reid Drive NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 | $1,473,500

Originally built in 1982, this completely remodeled 3,476 square-foot home highlights water views, modern style, and convenient living just minutes from downtown Gig Harbor. Walk in to hardwood floors, neutral walls and crisp trim, and floor-to-ceiling windows letting in an abundance of natural light. Cook with ease in the upgraded kitchen with all new European laminate cabinets, quartz countertops, a large island for use as a work space or bar seating, and high-end stainless steel appliances including a double-drawer dishwasher. The rest of the main floor offers a dining area, living room, half bathroom, a laundry room with a sink and storage cabinets, and a room off of the laundry room that could be used for an office or home gym. Upstairs all four bedrooms feature their own balcony, and besides a primary suite providing built-in storage, two closets, and a five-piece bathroom, there is a built-in desk on the upstairs landing and another bathroom. A lower floor provides a third full bathroom and a large bonus room perfect for guest quarters, a den, or television room. Enhancements within the last five years include all new flooring and carpet, updated vanities in the bathrooms, air conditioning, fresh interior paint, and new siding, roof, and windows. From the back decks you can watch the sun rise, enjoy a summer barbecue, or just sit and soak up the sunshine as you take in views of Vashon Island, the Colvos Passage, Point Defiance, and Mount Rainier.

From this Shore Acres community it is so close to local conveniences and area attractions. Experience the unique shops, restaurants, and historical sites of the downtown Gig Harbor waterfront, which is just over a mile away. Wilco is half a mile down the road, and uptown Gig Harbor is a five-minute drive with easy access to multiple shopping centers off of Olympic and Point Fosdick Drives. A wide array of stores and amenities includes Harbor Greens, Metropolitan Market, Fred Meyer, Safeway, Ace Hardware, Rite Aid, Mud Bay, Michaels, Kohl’s, HomeGoods, Galaxy Theaters, a variety of fast food and fine dining, clothing boutiques, a library, medical clinics, and much more. Harbor Heights Elementary School, Goodman Middle School, and Gig Harbor High School are all within three miles, neighboring Tacoma is about 10 miles away, and Port Orchard and Bremerton can be reached in half an hour or less.

Nearby there are plenty of ways to take advantage of the great outdoors, including the 6-mile Cushman Trail for walking or biking; Kopachuck State Park, where the forest meets the water; Sehmel Homestead Park, complete with 98 acres of sports fields and tennis courts, picnic areas, playgrounds, walking and riding trails, wetlands, and gardens; the woods and trails at Harbor Family Park; Cutts Island State Park, which is only accessible by boat; and Rosedale Gardens, a local nursery with walking trails and nature paths. Additional area attractions include the Gig Harbor Golf Club and Madrona Links Golf Course; the historic Wilkinson Farm Park and Community Garden; Tubby’s Trail Dog Park, an off-leash dog run and park; and the Tacoma Narrows Airport.