Why Live in Pleasant Beach
Pleasant Beach in Bainbridge Island offers waterfront homes with views of the Rich Passage and sandy shores. The neighborhood features forested streets leading to parks like Fort Ward Park, which spans over 137 acres and includes picnic areas, military structures, and trails. Lytle Beach is popular for kayaking and the annual Polar Bear Plunge. Schel Chelb Park provides natural play structures for children. Homes range from mid-1900s and early 2000s single-family houses, including Bricked Tudors and new traditional styles, with sea walls to mitigate flood risks. Lynwood Center, less than a mile away, has Tudor-style restaurants, the historic Lynwood Theater, Hammy’s Burgers, and Treehouse Café with live music. Walt’s Lynwood Market has been a local grocery staple for over three decades. Bainbridge Island’s downtown, 4 miles north, features small businesses like Flowering Around Bainbridge Island florist shop and Island Life Artisan Gifts. The Bainbridge Island School District serves the area with highly rated schools: Captain Johnston Blakely Elementary, Sonoji Sakai Intermediate School, Woodward Middle School, and Bainbridge High School, which offers college credit opportunities. Pleasant Beach Drive connects the neighborhood to Lynwood Center and Fort Ward Park, while Blakely Avenue Northeast leads to downtown Bainbridge Island. The Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal, accessible via Washington state Route 305, provides ferry service to Seattle. The neighborhood has a low crime risk compared to the national average, contributing to its appeal for families and outdoor enthusiasts looking for things to do.
Home Trends in Pleasant Beach, WA
On average, homes in Pleasant Beach, Bainbridge Island sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Pleasant Beach, Bainbridge Island over the last 12 months is $1,100,000.
Median Sale Price
$1,100,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,200,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$440
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$1,159,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
