Gig Harbor South
Established, well-connected, and consistently underestimated.
Gig Harbor South is not a single neighborhood, it is a collection of twelve distinct communities spread across the southern portion of the Gig Harbor Peninsula, each with its own character, setting, and property profile. From the wooded lots of parts of Artondale to the Hale Passage waterfront of Cromwell, from the established residential streets of Wollochet to the bluff-top views of Point Fosdick, this is the part of the Peninsula where buyers who know exactly what they are looking for tend to find it.
If you are thinking about your next move in Gig Harbor, the southern communities deserve a serious look. The range of property types, price points, and settings here is broader than almost anywhere else on the Peninsula and Stacia has been working in these neighborhoods for 17 years.
The Communities
Bridgewood
Bridgewood is a gated residential community situated just off the Narrows Bridge near Highway 16. Properties here tend to be well-maintained single-family homes on established lots, with the convenience of immediate bridge access to Tacoma. The gated setting and proximity to St. Anthony Hospital and Uptown Gig Harbor make it a consistently in-demand community.
Gated community with established homes and maintained grounds
Direct access to Highway 16 and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Close to St. Anthony Hospital, Uptown shopping, and dining
Peninsula School District serves this area
Discovery Point
Discovery Point is an established residential community in Gig Harbor South with a median home value around $788,700 and a high rate of owner-occupied properties. The community has convenient access to Highway 16 and is close to Lighthouse Christian School and a range of Peninsula School District options. It offers a suburban residential character with good connectivity to both downtown Gig Harbor and the broader South Sound.
Established residential community with consistent owner-occupancy rates
Median home value approximately $788,700
Close access to Highway 16 and the Narrows Bridge
Peninsula School District serves this area
Midway
Midway is a residential community in the central-southern part of the Peninsula, positioned between the core Gig Harbor area and the more rural communities to the south. It offers a blend of established residential properties and larger lots, with reasonable access to both Uptown Gig Harbor and Highway 16. Properties in Midway tend to offer more space per dollar than closer-in neighborhoods.
Central-southern location with access to both Gig Harbor and the Key Peninsula corridor
Mix of established homes and larger lot properties
Peninsula School District serves this area
Established residential community with consistent owner-occupancy rates
Median home value approximately $788,700
Close access to Highway 16 and the Narrows Bridge
Peninsula School District serves this area
Point Fosdick
Point Fosdick occupies the southern tip of the Gig Harbor Peninsula, between Wollochet Bay and the Tacoma Narrows. The shoreline here is primarily high-bank marine bluffs, with low-bank properties extending toward Wollochet Bay. It is one of the more distinctive waterfront settings on the Peninsula. Views from Point Fosdick take in the Tacoma Narrows, Fox Island, and on clear days, the Cascades. Properties in this area are often sought by buyers specifically for the view and waterfront orientation.
Waterfront and high-bank bluff properties with Tacoma Narrows and Fox Island views
Southern tip of the Peninsula; one of the most distinctive view positions in Gig Harbor
Low-bank waterfront properties extending toward Wollochet Bay
Close proximity to Highway 16 and the Narrows Bridge
The Narrows
The Narrows community sits adjacent to the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, offering some of the most dramatic views on the Peninsula, the twin spans, the rushing tidal exchange of the Narrows itself, and sweeping Sound vistas. Properties here are typically positioned on high-bank bluffs or elevated lots with direct visual connection to the bridge and waterway. The location offers immediate Highway 16 access, making it one of the most directly connected communities to Tacoma in all of Gig Harbor.
High-bank bluff and elevated properties with direct Narrows Bridge and Sound views
Immediate Highway 16 access, among the most convenient commute positions in Gig Harbor
Distinctive setting unlike any other community on the Peninsula
Peninsula School District serves this area
Cromwell
Cromwell sits at the southern end of the Peninsula, approximately six miles south of Gig Harbor and just south of Artondale. It is a smaller, lower-density community with exceptional views of Hale Passage and Fox Island, and direct access to Kopachuck State Park. Cromwell waterfront properties offer some of the most distinctive Sound views in Pierce County, Hale Passage, Fox Island, and Mount Rainier on clear days. Tacoma is typically reachable via the Narrows Bridge in under 30 minutes.
Waterfront and water-view properties along Hale Passage with Fox Island views
Lower density, fewer properties, more separation between neighbors
Kopachuck State Park nearby; beach access, tidal exploration, and Cutts Island
Boating, kayaking, fishing, and shellfish harvesting available from the shoreline
Wildlife in the area includes bald eagles, blue herons, and harbor seals
Gig Harbor
The core Gig Harbor designation covers residential areas within and immediately surrounding the city proper, from established in-town properties near the downtown waterfront to larger lots on the city's edges. Homes here range significantly in size, style, and price, offering options across multiple price points and property profiles. Access to the downtown waterfront, Uptown amenities, and Highway 16 is straightforward from most parts of the core Gig Harbor area.
Broadest range of property types and price points on the Peninsula
Proximity to downtown waterfront, Uptown shopping, and St. Anthony Hospital
Peninsula School District serves this area
Highway 16 and the Cushman Trail both accessible from most core neighborhoods
Point Evans
Point Evans is a small, private residential community situated just north of the Narrows Bridge on the Highway 16 corridor. It is described by residents as a low-turnover, wooded community set on approximately 16 acres with access to shared waterfront. The gated setting, wooded character, and access to shared amenities including a pool and clubhouse make it one of the more distinctive smaller communities in Gig Harbor South.
Gated, low-turnover community on approximately 16 wooded acres
Shared waterfront access, pool, and clubhouse for residents
Direct access to Highway 16 and the Narrows Bridge
Low-density residential setting with strong privacy between properties
Shore Acres
Shore Acres is a forested residential community along Puget Sound between Wollochet Bay and downtown Gig Harbor, known for its wooded streets, Sound and Mount Rainier views, and established property character. Reid Drive NW serves as the primary road through the neighborhood, flanked by thick treelines with residential streets rolling toward the water or inland. Homes start around $775,000 and can reach $1.3 million. The Cushman Trail runs through nearby Grandview Forest Park, an 8-acre wooded area threaded with recreational paths.
Forested residential setting with Puget Sound and Mount Rainier views
Median sale price approximately $1,000,000, established values
Reid Drive NW corridor with a mix of modern and Pacific Northwest residential styles
Beach bungalows on the water at the neighborhood's edge
Grandview Forest Park and the Cushman Trail accessible nearby
Peninsula School District serves this area: Harbor Heights Elementary, Goodman Middle, Gig Harbor High
Close to Highway 16 and approximately 10 miles from Tacoma
Wollochet Bay
Wollochet Bay is a long, narrow, shallow bay in southern Puget Sound, forming the western boundary of the Point Fosdick peninsula and the southern boundary of Artondale. Waterfront properties here offer views of the bay, Fox Island, and the Olympic Mountains, with access to boating, crabbing, and shellfish harvesting directly from the shoreline. The area is one of the more consistent waterfront values in Gig Harbor South, with properties regularly drawing buyers seeking bay frontage at more accessible price points than the harbor-front properties downtown.
Waterfront properties along Wollochet Bay with Fox Island and Olympic Mountain views
Access to boating, kayaking, fishing, and shellfish harvesting
Artondale Creek runs through the bay, some creekfront properties available
Wollochet Bay Estuary Park, 20 acres with approximately 900 feet of shoreline
Wildlife includes bald eagles, blue herons, harbor seals, and sea otters
One of the more accessible waterfront options in Gig Harbor South
The Market
Gig Harbor South encompasses the widest range of property types, price points, and settings of any geographic cluster on the Peninsula. Waterfront properties in Cromwell, Point Fosdick, and Wollochet Bay draw buyers specifically for their view orientation and water access. Established residential communities like Artondale, Wollochet, and Shore Acres offer strong long-term values with consistent demand. Smaller, lower-density communities like Point Evans and Cromwell attract buyers seeking more separation and privacy.
For sellers, the breadth of this area means that property-specific presentation and positioning matters enormously. A waterfront property in Cromwell and a wooded lot home in Artondale are not competing in the same buyer pool and marketing strategy should reflect that difference. For buyers, working with a broker who knows the micro-market distinctions across these twelve communities is a genuine advantage.
Stacia Whatley has been working in these neighborhoods for 17 years. If you are thinking about buying or selling anywhere in Gig Harbor South, the right conversation starts with understanding exactly where your property fits within this diverse and distinctive part of the Peninsula.
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