6813 42nd Avenue Court NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 | $830,000
Originally built in 1978, this lovely 2,401 square-foot home on almost three-quarters of an acre features stylish updates, vaulted ceilings, soft neutral walls and crisp white trim, new hardwood floors, large windows bringing in an abundance of natural light, and an expansive back deck with access from the kitchen, dining room, and primary suite. Embark on a host of culinary adventures in the spacious and beautifully updated kitchen with warm wood cabinets, high-end appliances, a butler’s pantry, breakfast nook, two sinks, and plenty of storage and counter space. The main floor is completed by a living room, dining room, an updated combination half bathroom and laundry room, and a primary suite with a walk-in closet featuring built-in shelving. Downstairs in the finished daylight basement there are three additional bedrooms, a three-quarter bathroom with upgrades including heated floors and a new shower, and a den where you can cozy up by the fireplace in the old-fashioned brick hearth or walk out onto the lower patio to enjoy a sunny day. The welcoming backyard highlights a large grass area, peaceful waterfall, fire pit, and various beds for all your gardening pleasures. There is room for RV parking, a new storage shed, and additional upgrades include a new roof and front Trex deck, updated light fixtures, fresh exterior paint, and insulated garage doors.
It’s just minutes from this established neighborhood to local shopping and services. Uptown Gig Harbor, off of Olympic and Point Fosdick Drives, is less than three miles away and offers a wide variety of stores and amenities such as Harbor Greens, Metropolitan Market, Fred Meyer, Safeway, Ace Hardware, Rite Aid, Mud Bay, Michaels, Kohl’s, HomeGoods, Galaxy Theaters, fast food and fine dining, clothing boutiques, a library, medical clinics, and much more. Discovery Elementary School and Gig Harbor High School are just over a mile away, and Goodman Middle School is less than a 10-minute drive. Neighboring Tacoma is within 15 miles, and Port Orchard and Bremerton can be reached in half an hour or less.
An abundance of attractions in the surrounding area provide so many opportunities to explore the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Just two miles away is Downtown Gig Harbor, where you can enjoy the unique shops, restaurants, and historical sites, kayaking and boating, and a farmers market and concerts in the park during the summer. Walking and hiking trails are plentiful at McCormick Forest Park, Banner Forest, and the 6-mile Cushman Trail. Access the beach from the Purdy Sand Spit, Kopachuck State Park, Sunrise Beach Park, and Anderson Point Park. Join the community at the Gig Harbor Golf Club and Madrona Links Golf Course; spend the day at Sehmel Homestead Park, complete with 98 acres of sports fields and tennis courts, picnic areas, playgrounds, walking and riding trails, wetlands, and gardens; hone your green thumb by volunteering at the historic Wilkinson Farm Park and Community Garden; gather handfuls of lavender at the you-cut Crescent Valley Lavender Farm; and get your adventure on with a trip to Cutts Island State Park, which is only accessible by boat.
Come see this lovely home today, and begin living your best life right here in Gig Harbor, WA.