9514 Goodman Avenue, Gig Harbor, WA 98332 | $863,000

Life in the Pacific Northwest doesn’t get much better than this charming 1,920 square-foot home with water views right in the heart of Gig Harbor. Originally built in 1965, many improvements have been made within the last several years, including complete remodels of both bathrooms, all new interior and exterior doors and energy-efficient windows, new flooring throughout, updated light fixtures, new refrigerator and stove, fresh interior and exterior paint, new furnace and thermostat, and all new railings on the deck and exterior staircases. A white interior, shiplap ceilings and accent walls, laminate hardwood floors, and plenty of windows give a nice bright and airy feel. As a split-level home it offers a main living area on the upper floor with two bedrooms and one full bathroom. The finished daylight basement provides two more bedrooms, another full bathroom, and a luxurious laundry room complete with lots of cabinets and counter space, a sink, built-in bench and coat rack, access to the garage, and a door opening to the front of the house. Off of the one-car garage there is a room perfect for a shop or additional storage and a covered parking space with a gate leading to the backyard. Sitting on almost a third of an acre, this nicely cleared lot soaks up plenty of sunshine while White Oaks transported from Virginia by the original owners and a variety of shrubs provide a lush atmosphere and filtered shade in the spacious backyard. A large deck along the side of the house is accessible from the living room and lends a place to enjoy views of the harbor and the surrounding beauty.

From this peaceful established Peacock Hill neighborhood it’s just minutes to shopping and local activities. Nearby Crescent Creek Park and the Gig Harbor public boat launch are within a couple blocks, as well as a bike park and courts for beach volleyball. The downtown Gig Harbor waterfront, with its unique shops, restaurants, and historical sites, is just over a mile away. Additional area attractions include the six-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; Canterwood Golf & Country Club, Gig Harbor Golf Club, and Madrona Links Golf Course; Rosedale Gardens, a local nursery with walking trails and nature paths; Tubby’s Trail Dog Park, an off-leash dog run and park; the historic Wilkinson Farm Park and Community Garden; and the Island View Market and Public House, a gathering place for locals since the 1950s. Several shopping centers near Harbor Hill Drive are just five minutes away and provide options such as Costco, Home Depot, Albertsons, Target, and Walgreens. Convenient uptown Gig Harbor, with easy access to stores off of Olympic and Point Fosdick, is about a 10-minute drive. A wide array of shops 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. Swift Water Elementary School is a five-minute drive, Harbor Ridge Middle School is a half mile away, and Peninsula High School can be reached in under 10 minutes. The neighboring town of Olalla is about eight miles away, and Port Orchard and Tacoma are just over a 20-minute drive.

This lovely home offers so many opportunities to start living your best life right here in Gig Harbor. Come see it today!