Gig Harbor North Homes for Sale
Five distinct community clusters. The most recently developed corner of the Peninsula and one of the most varied.
Gig Harbor North is the fastest-growing part of the Gig Harbor Peninsula and the area that has changed most dramatically over the past decade. From the gated golf community of Canterwood to the Colvos Passage waterfront, the low-density rural character of Crescent Valley, the newer master-planned development of Harbor Hill, and the secluded Colvos Passage shoreline communities of Point Richmond, Richmond Point, and Sunrise Beach, this is a cluster where the communities are genuinely different from each other.
Five distinct community clusters. The most recently developed corner of the Peninsula and one of the most varied.
Gig Harbor North is the fastest-growing part of the Gig Harbor Peninsula and the area that has changed most dramatically over the past decade. But calling it simply a newer part of Gig Harbor undersells the range of what is actually here. The Gig Harbor North designation on the MLS encompasses five distinctly different community types, from the gated golf community of Canterwood to the Colvos Passage waterfront, the low-density rural character of Crescent Valley, the newer master-planned development of Harbor Hill and the broader Gig Harbor North corridor, and the secluded Colvos Passage shoreline communities of Point Richmond, Richmond Point, and Sunrise Beach.
Median home prices in Gig Harbor North run around $860,000, with Canterwood and Point Richmond pushing well above that and newer Harbor Hill developments offering accessible entry points below it. The average household income in Gig Harbor North is $166,651, the highest of any community cluster on the Peninsula, and 72% of residents own their homes. Stacia Whatley has been working in these neighborhoods for 17 years.
What the Neighborhood Looks Like
Canterwood
Canterwood is Gig Harbor's most established gated community, a private golf and country club development situated immediately north of the city limits, just east of Highway 16 near St. Anthony Hospital. The community surrounds an 18-hole golf course and country club with amenities including tennis and pickleball courts, a pool, bocce ball, a fitness center, dining, and a full social calendar. The HOA provides 24-hour gated security, concierge vacation checks, an RV storage lot, parks, and additional sport courts for residents. Homes range from the mid $700,000s to over $2.7 million, with an average listing price around $1.6 million.
Properties in Canterwood range from well-maintained established homes from the 1990s and 2000s to larger custom estates on oversized lots, most surrounded by established evergreen trees. The community is positioned for convenient access to both Gig Harbor North amenities and downtown Gig Harbor, approximately five minutes to Highway 16 and Costco, seven minutes to the downtown waterfront.
- Gated community with 24-hour security and full HOA management
- 18-hole golf course and country club with tennis, pickleball, pool, bocce, dining, and social events
- Median sale price approximately $1,157,500; homes range from mid $700,000s to $2.7 million+
- Average listing price approximately $1.6 million; median size approximately 3,755 sq ft
- McCormick Forest Park adjacent, over four miles of multi-use trails through Douglas Fir
- Five minutes to Highway 16 and Gig Harbor North shopping; seven minutes to downtown Gig Harbor waterfront
- St. Anthony Hospital nearby, convenient access from within the community
- Peninsula School District serves this area: Harbor Ridge Middle School and Peninsula High School
Crescent Valley
Crescent Valley is one of the lower-density residential areas on the Peninsula, situated east of Crescent Valley Drive along the shoreline of Crescent Lake. Large undeveloped parcels remain in the area, making it one of the few places in Gig Harbor where significant acreage is still available. The Crescent Valley area contains the lowest residential densities of any community in the greater Gig Harbor plan area, an important distinction for buyers seeking privacy, open space, and larger property footprints.
- Lowest residential density in the greater Gig Harbor area
- Access to Crescent Lake for shoreline properties
- Large undeveloped parcels available: acreage and land buyers should consider this area specifically
- Agricultural and forested character throughout
- Peninsula School District serves this area
Point Richmond, Richmond Point, and Sunrise Beach
Point Richmond, Richmond Point, and Sunrise Beach are three of the most secluded and sought-after waterfront communities on the northern Gig Harbor Peninsula, all situated along the Colvos Passage shoreline north of downtown. Point Richmond is part of the broader Canterwood area, approximately five miles north of downtown Gig Harbor, with waterfront and elevated view properties offering Colvos Passage, Vashon Island, and Mount Rainier views. The average sale price in Point Richmond has reached approximately $1,127,212, up 16% year-over-year, with homes selling in an average of just 11 days.
Richmond Point is a smaller companion community adjacent to Point Richmond, offering similar waterfront and view positions along Colvos Passage with access to the Point Richmond Beach Club boat launch and picnic area. Sunrise Beach is the most distinctive of the three: a community of approximately 20 waterfront properties directly on Puget Sound, originally accessible only by boat, with Sunrise Beach Park's two miles of saltwater shoreline adjacent.
- Point Richmond average sale price approximately $1,127,212, up 16% year-over-year
- Average 11 days on market in Point Richmond, among the fastest in the Gig Harbor market
- Waterfront and elevated view properties on Colvos Passage with Vashon Island and Mount Rainier views
- Point Richmond Beach Club: shared boat launch and picnic area for area residents
- Sunrise Beach Park adjacent: two miles of shoreline trail and 2,400 feet of saltwater frontage
- Sunrise Beach: approximately 20 waterfront properties, historically accessed only by boat
- Tacoma Narrows Bridge approximately 15 minutes south, convenient Tacoma access
- Olalla Valley Farmers Market and Olalla Valley Vineyard and Winery approximately 10 minutes north
- Peninsula School District serves this area
- Very limited inventory across all three communities, properties move quickly when available
Gig Harbor North, Harbor Hill, and Borgen
The Gig Harbor North designation covers the most recently developed and fastest-growing part of the Peninsula, a broad corridor north of downtown that has expanded dramatically over the past decade through large planned developments including Harbor Hill, which now encompasses over 3,000 homes. The housing stock here is newer than almost anywhere else in Gig Harbor, with modern Craftsman two-stories, open-plan ramblers, Northwest Contemporary estates, and a range of townhomes and condos, all built in the 2000s through the present.
The median sale price in Gig Harbor North is approximately $860,000, up 6% over the past year, with the fastest days-on-market turnover of any sub-market in the area. The Borgen Boulevard corridor serves as the commercial spine of the area, with Costco, Target, Albertsons, the YMCA, St. Anthony Hospital, Galaxy Theatres, and a range of restaurants and services all concentrated within a short drive. The Cushman Trail, a paved multi-use path extending six miles toward downtown, provides a car-free connection between Harbor Hill and the waterfront.
- Median sale price approximately $860,000, up 6% year-over-year
- Fastest days-on-market of any Gig Harbor sub-market, homes sell in approximately 27 to 42 days
- Harbor Hill: over 3,000 homes in the area's largest planned development; new construction still available
- Average household income in Gig Harbor North approximately $166,651
- Borgen Boulevard corridor: Costco, Target, Albertsons, YMCA, Galaxy Theatres, St. Anthony Hospital
- The Cushman Trail, six miles of paved multi-use path connecting Harbor Hill to downtown Gig Harbor
- Sehmel Homestead Park: sports fields, community center, and event space
- Swiftwater Elementary, Harbor Ridge Middle School, and Peninsula High School serve this area
- McCormick Forest Park nearby, four miles of trails through Douglas Fir
- Madrona Links Golf Course accessible from the northern edge of the corridor
Gig Harbor North Market Overview
Gig Harbor North encompasses the widest range of development eras on the Peninsula, from original Colvos Passage waterfront properties that have been in the same ownership for decades, to brand-new construction in Harbor Hill that closed within the past year. The communities here share a northern Peninsula address and Highway 16 access, but differ considerably in character, price point, and buyer profile.
Canterwood draws buyers specifically seeking the country club lifestyle, privacy, and the security of a gated community. The Colvos Passage waterfront and Point Richmond corridor draw buyers whose primary motivation is the view and the water and who understand that this caliber of waterfront position on Puget Sound is genuinely limited. Crescent Valley draws buyers seeking acreage and rural character. Harbor Hill and the Gig Harbor North corridor draw buyers looking for newer construction, lower entry points, and direct access to the most developed amenity base on the Peninsula.
For sellers, understanding which of these profiles applies to your specific property is the starting point for effective positioning. For buyers, the differences across these five clusters are meaningful enough that treating them as interchangeable would lead to missing the right property entirely.
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What communities are in Gig Harbor North?
The Gig Harbor North NWMLS area grouping includes Canterwood, Crescent Valley, Colvos Passage, Point Richmond, Richmond Point, Sunrise Beach, Harbor Hill, and the broader Gig Harbor North and Borgen corridor. Each has a distinct character, price profile, and buyer profile. The area stretches from the Canterwood gates north along Highway 16 to the Olalla corridor and west to the Colvos Passage shoreline.
What is the price range for homes in Gig Harbor North?
Gig Harbor North covers a wide range. Newer townhomes and condos in Harbor Hill can start in the high $500,000s. Single-family homes in the broader corridor average around $860,000. Canterwood homes range from the mid $700,000s to over $2.7 million with a median around $1,157,500. Point Richmond waterfront properties average around $1,127,212 and rising. The five community clusters genuinely represent different price tiers.
What is Harbor Hill in Gig Harbor?
Harbor Hill is the largest planned residential development in the greater Gig Harbor area, encompassing over 3,000 homes north of downtown along the Highway 16 corridor. It is the most recently built and fastest-growing residential area on the Peninsula, with modern Craftsman and Northwest Contemporary homes built primarily in the 2000s through the present. New construction is still available in some sections. The development is served by the Borgen Boulevard commercial corridor and the Cushman Trail connecting it to downtown.
Is Canterwood worth the HOA fees?
That depends entirely on how you plan to use the amenities. For buyers who actively use the golf course, country club, tennis and pickleball courts, pool, and social programming, the fees represent genuine value and the lifestyle is difficult to replicate outside a community like Canterwood. For buyers who primarily want the gated security, established setting, and prestige address without heavy amenity use, the fees are simply part of the cost of entry. Stacia has worked extensively in Canterwood and can walk you through the full picture before you make a decision.
How far is Gig Harbor North from Seattle and Tacoma?
Most Gig Harbor North communities are approximately 10 to 15 miles from Tacoma via Highway 16, typically 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. Seattle is approximately 40 miles, typically 50 to 65 minutes. The Borgen Boulevard corridor has some of the most direct Highway 16 access of any residential area on the Peninsula, making it one of the more commuter-friendly parts of Gig Harbor for Tacoma-bound residents.
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