Puget Sound Waterfront Bargains: 5 Affordable Homes

GIG HARBOR, WA - Living on Puget Sound is beautiful, but it sure isn't cheap.

But, depending on your budget, there are some homes located along the sound or nearby that are actually pretty affordable - compared to, say, a $1.6 million, 1,200 square foot home along the beach in Gig Harbor.

Check them out here:

Vashon Island | $399,000
From Realtor.com: "Charming, eclectic cottage on idyllic acreage. 1922 home with woodstove, loft bedroom, detached garage and separate office/guest space. Peak views of Colvos Channel. Literally next door to the best waterfront park on the Westside of Vashon. New septic 2005. New well drilled 2007. New electrical service 2008."

Gig Harbor | $359,000
From Realtor.com: "Lovely home in desirable neighborhood. Home boasts open concept with cathedral ceiling and amazing natural light. Easy access to highway 16 and shopping while also maintaining private feel. Master suite upstairs with large bath welcomes you. Spacious kitchen, formal dining room and great room concept living area with large windows will delight. In addition, enjoy a 300 square foot sunroom not included in sq. footage of home. Pride of ownership evident throughout every inch!"

Gig Harbor | $224,000
From Realtor.com: "Move in ready condo in the sweetest development of Tuckaway sitting just above Lay Inlet. 1 of only 8 units & is perfectly situated at the end of the development to maximize privacy & open space. Features: end unit, spacious covered deck overlooking peaceful & gorgeous landscape, 2 bedrooms with 1 on main floor, great flow of formal & informal spaces, lots of storage, attached garage. Great location to endless recreational opportunities, Kopachuck park & Sehmel Homestead Park just minutes away."

Tacoma | $259,000
From Realtor.com: "Beautifully updated contemporary condo in the Historic Stadium District! With views of Commencement Bay & Mt Rainier, easy freeway access & easy walking to restaurants & services, this condo is a gem! Updated kitchen with granite counters is open to the living room offering dining space & breakfast bar. Gas fireplace, tile floors & deck with 2 storage closets. Master suite with 3/4 bath & 2nd bedrm & full bath. All appliances included. Secure parking & optional rental of additional storage room."

Gig Harbor | $470,000
From Realtor.com: "Fully renovated 2400sqft rambler on lrg flat/fenced 3/4 ac lot in coveted Voyager/Kopachuck boundary; a stone's throw from Raft Island! Carr Inlet's sunsets will tempt you to take a walk across the bridge. Lg new kitchen with plenty of gathering space, 4 bd, 3 ba, lg bonus, and 2 living areas. Yard boasts fruit trees/raised beds & deck great for hosting into the evening on summer days--also hot tub ready. Renovations too many to list, incl roof, paint, new bathrooms, windows and 90+ HE furnace!

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