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Gig Harbor WA Salt Waterfront Home at Wollochet Bay for Sale.  88 feet lower-bank waterfront, with a hint of Mt Rainier view,  plus a 2-party shared nearly new dock is the setting for this 5-year old 3412 sf well-bred traditional salt waterfront home for sale. The open plan is surrounded by windows, elegant touches & spacious glass-enclosed entertainment deck.

Dramatic fireplace, a chef-sized kitchen with double ovens and beautiful granite and glass tile accents, study with handsome coffered ceiling and spacious entrance hall. The main floor master suite is highlighted with raised fireplace, a very spacious walk-in closet & “spa-like” bath with jetted bath. There is a 2nd bedroom and bath on the entry floor. The lower floor offers 2 additional bedrooms, bonus room with large wetbar with 2nd fireplace, bath, hobby room and second utility room.

Beautiful landscaping completes this salt waterfront home for saleplus a triple car garage that is 32 feet deep—plenty of room of workshop or to pull the boat and trailer inside. The waterfront is bulkheaded with stone. Besides the private dock, there is a community boat launch and dock available to home owners. The home is on a sewer.

Call me at 253.549.6611 for more information about this or another salt waterfront home for sale or visit me at Windermere Real Estate in Gig Harbor.

It is likely Wollochet Bay is connected to a Native American word, which means “squirting clams”.  Native Americans fished and sold the fish to the European-American settlers and traded woven baskets.

Area residents have consistently demonstrated their strong commitment to provide a high quality public education to nearly 10,000 students. The district enjoys a statewide reputation for meeting the educational needs of today’s students who become tomorrow’s leaders. In addition, Gig Harbor has nearly a dozen private schools. 

The Harbor History Museum is located on Gig Harbor Bay and allows visitors a place to experience the history of Gig Harbor. The Museum is in the process of relocating to a new multi-million dollar facility, highlighted by the Shenandoah, a purse seiner built in a Gig Harbor shipyard and the Midway schoolhouse.

While Gig Harbor was once most known for its fishing and logging, it is now also known for its numerous art galleries, art walks and art shows. Two theatre companies in Gig Harbor provide entertainment including dinner theatre and summer outdoor theatre.

The Gig Harbor area is ideal for enjoying water-related recreation. Whether you prefer water skiing, power or sail boating, kayaking, fresh or salt water fishing, scuba driving, windsurfing, clamming, beachcombing or swimming, the secluded harbors provide excellent moorage and docking facilities.

There are four state parks. Boat ramps are located near the major bays. Gig Harbor operates a waterfront park, a park on Crescent Creek, a boat-building facility and a pioneer farm. Eight golf courses offer year-round golf close to Gig Harbor.

Numerous events are scheduled throughout the year, largely centered on the Gig Harbor waterfront, including farmers markets, outdoor cinema, Tuesday night music at the park, and lighted holiday boat parade.

Youth and adult baseball, basketball, football, gymnastics, dance, and soccer programs are provided through community organizations. Two local pools provide swimming opportunities for the community and swim clubs.