Port Madison

This section of shoreline is a quiet harbor with a high concentration of docks, buoys and the boats that come with that lifestyle.

THE SETTING AND LIFESTYLE

In 1854, Port Madison became home to a lumber mill on the east side of the bay which boomed into a prospering town before eventually shutting down in 1892 after almost four decades of production. In 1906, wealthy Seattleites established a colony of summer residences here, some of which have upheld the test of time.

Today, those seeking a home in the safety of a harbor to enjoy the boating lifestyle may find Port Madison on Bainbridge Island to be just the place to drop anchor. This inlet is surrounded by hundred-year-old trees, which keeps its mariners protected from the weather no matter the time of year.

Being on the north end of Bainbridge Island at the end of back roads, this area is insulated from through traffic, and it's likely who you pass on the street is a neighbor. As sleepy as this community is, it's also very tight-knit, and it's not uncommon for people to have lived here for decades or in homes passed down for generations.

Depending on the site, a home on Port Madison could face north, south, east or west. It could have a view of the Olympic Mountains, the Cascade Mountains, or just the territorial trees and homes on the other side of the water. The view may be tight to the land on the other side, or it may be wide open looking out onto the horizon for that "great plains" type of experience. The most dramatic part of the view in this location is undoubtedly the water and no matter the perspective, just about every home has a view of boats, leaving a never-ending scene to occupy your gaze.

As far as recreation goes, this is a common place for stand up paddle boarding and sea kayaking, in addition to boating. The Port Madison Yacht Club offers several divisions of regular racing events for sailboats, from dinghies to (3 divisions of) bigger boats. The club also organizes cruising events and hosts an active sailing school. In the summer, the public dock at Hidden Cove Park is the epicenter to kids plunging in Puget Sound’s waters or casting a line for trout or salmon.

There's even a home accessible only by a footbridge, on Treasure Island. The Seattle Yacht Club has an outstation here, which can draw a fleet of vessels for summer cruises. As far as wildlife goes - this stretch of shoreline is an estuary from which to observe dozens of species of animals.

The east side of this bay is home to the Port Madison Water Company (shared ownership interest by residents) which owns a pier and dock on about 1000' feet of shoreline with a large waterfront park.

BEACH ACCESS 

Most of the homes here are no bank or low bank, so access to the water’s edge is a breeze. Given the importance of water access to the lifestyle here, the homes that sit higher above the water tend to have step down to it. If one's home doesn't come with a private dock or a slip in a shared dock, there is an opportunity to register a mooring buoy in the open water or join the Port Madison Yacht Club. Over time, you will undoubtedly connect with a neighbor with a dock who may be willing to lease you a slip. It's worth noting that being a boater is not a requirement of living here, but it's common for residents to have this interest.

PRICE TRENDS

In 2023, there were five residential sales in Port Madison. The average sale price of a home was $3,899,200 (ranging from $1,998,000 to $7,998,000). Other averages: price per square foot, $850; sale to list price ratio,95.0%; days on market, 27.

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Beds
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Baths
8,950
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#2205616 | House

Listing Firm:Ewing & Clark, Inc.

3
Beds
2 | 3
Baths
6,204
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(40)
 
 
#2209803 | House

Listing Firm:Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty

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Disclaimer: The information contained in this listing has not been verified and should be verified by the buyer. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. All properties are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal. Neither broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, or misprints and shall be held totally harmless. The information on this website is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of Northwest MLS IDX. Listings with the three tree icon are courtesy of NWMLS. Real estate listings held by other brokerage firms are marked with the green "three trees" logo and include the name of the listing broker(s). Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2024 (date and time MLS GRID Data was obtained). All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.Copyright © 2024 Northwest MLS. All rights reserved.
NWMLS - NorthwestMLS data last updated at March 18, 2024 8:42 PM PT

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Beds
1 | 2
Baths
7,364
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#2058572 | House

Listing Firm: Bainbridge Homes Real Estate


Selling Firm: Bainbridge Homes Real Estate

Listings with the three tree icon are courtesy of NWMLS.

3
Beds
4 | 1
Baths
4,885
SqFt
 
 
 
#2055213 | House

Listing Firm: Windermere RE Bainbridge


Selling Firm: Coldwell Banker Bain

Listings with the three tree icon are courtesy of NWMLS.

3
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0 | 4
Baths
2,545
SqFt
 
 
#2039687 | House

Listing Firm: Windermere RE Bainbridge


Selling Firm: Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty

Listings with the three tree icon are courtesy of NWMLS.

3
Beds
1 | 1
Baths
1,987
SqFt
 
 
#2192429 | House

Listing Firm: The Agency Bainbridge Island


Selling Firm: Windermere Professional Prtnrs

Listings with the three tree icon are courtesy of NWMLS.

3
Beds
1 | 2
Baths
2,002
SqFt
 
 
 
#1877014 | House

Listing Firm: Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty


Selling Firm: Windermere RE Bainbridge

Listings with the three tree icon are courtesy of NWMLS.

3
Beds
2 | 1
Baths
3,713
SqFt
 
 
 
#2051353 | House

Listing Firm: Windermere RE Bainbridge


Selling Firm: Windermere RE Bainbridge

Listings with the three tree icon are courtesy of NWMLS.

4
Beds
3 | 1
Baths
4,400
SqFt
 
 
#2058949 | House

Listing Firm: Bainbridge Real Properties


Selling Firm: Coldwell Banker Bain

Listings with the three tree icon are courtesy of NWMLS.

3
Beds
3 | 1
Baths
3,336
SqFt
 
 
 
#2007667 | House

Listing Firm: Windermere RE Bainbridge


Selling Firm: Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty

Listings with the three tree icon are courtesy of NWMLS.

Mortgage Calculator and Walk Score details are provided by iHomefinder.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this listing has not been verified and should be verified by the buyer. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. All properties are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal. Neither broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, or misprints and shall be held totally harmless. The information on this website is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of Northwest MLS IDX. Listings with the three tree icon are courtesy of NWMLS. Real estate listings held by other brokerage firms are marked with the green "three trees" logo and include the name of the listing broker(s). Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2024 (date and time MLS GRID Data was obtained). All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.Copyright © 2024 Northwest MLS. All rights reserved.
NWMLS - NorthwestMLS data last updated at March 18, 2024 8:42 PM PT

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