$1,344,997Average Value$541Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Quiet streets meet Murden Cove
Rolling Bay City overlooks the Cascade Mountains from the western shore of Murden Cove. Trees line the streets through the neighborhood to the town center, where the Post Office is locally known to have the best stamp collection on Bainbridge Island. “The roads around Rolling Bay are quiet, so people are out there all the time walking their dogs," says Carleen Gosney, a managing broker with Windermere Real Estate Bainbridge, Inc., who has over two decades of experience. "It’s just so nice to have places where neighbors know neighbors, and they meet at coffee shops and walk the streets."
Along the shores of Murden Cove, Rolling Bay City is a tight-knit community with tons of charm.
Rolling Bay City's Post Office is locally known for the best stamp collection on the island.
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Cottages and Craftsman homes between forests
Single-family homes sit on lots between 1 and 4 acres. Shake siding and dormers decorate many of the cottages around the neighborhood, which are listed between $945,000 and $1.4 million, depending on property size and proximity to the water. Mailboxes are grouped under miniature houses with shingled roofs, centrally located between homes with long, winding driveways. The first homes were built in the neighborhood during the 1920s, and then, in the 2010s and 2020s, forested acres made way for new Craftsman homes. They list between $1.4 million and $3.4 million, varying by lot and home size. Trees create privacy, and dead-end roads minimize traffic, creating a secluded feeling. In fact, the neighborhood receives a CAP Index crime score of 1 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
Newer Craftsman homes can be found throughout Rolling Bay City on streets ending in cul-de-sacs.
Take a peek at some of the beautiful houses in Rolling Bay City on your afternoon stroll.
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Beach access and Sakai Park’s trail and troll
Yaquina Beach End Access and Manitou Beach Open Space offer unobstructed views of the mountains and the Seattle skyline. Wildlife, including crabs and great blue herons, can be spotted along the rocky shores. Spanning more than 22 acres, Sakai Park includes a fitness trail that connects to the Sound to Olympics (STO) trail, a paved path that stretches over a mile from Winslow to Sakai Park’s pond. Pia the Peacekeeper, an 18-foot wooden troll, at the park's entrance, was created as a statement about the importance of reducing and reusing waste. Aaron Tot Lot’s playground is just south of the neighborhood, across from the Wing Point Golf & Country Club’s private 18-hole course.
At the Yaquina Beach End Access, Rolling Bay City residents can enjoy a truly scenic view.
Sakai Park near Rolling Bay City has an 18-foot-tall troll that tourists love to visit.
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Bainbridge Island schools and college credit opportunities
Within Bainbridge Island School District, kindergarten through fourth-grade students may attend Ordway Elementary. Sonoji Sakai Intermediate School teaches fifth and sixth grade, and Woodward Middle School serves seventh and eighth grade. Bainbridge High School is a ninth through 12th-grade school that offers students opportunities to earn college credits through programs such as dual enrollment and Advanced Placement (AP). All schools earn grades of A from Niche.
Highway 305, bridging Rolling Bay and Winslow
Washington State Route 305 – or Highway 305 – runs through the neighborhood’s western side, connecting it with the Kitsap Peninsula in the north and Winslow, Bainbridge Island’s downtown, roughly 2 miles to the south. Bus stops line Highway 305 down to the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal, which travels to Seattle. The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport – or SeaTac – is nearly 23 miles southeast on the ferry.
Old-fashioned general store and local businesses
Since 1979, the town center just north of the neighborhood has been anchored by Bay Hay & Feed. “It’s an old-time country store, where if you need propane you can get it there, or if you’ve got a problem with your plants you can bring in a cutting and they’ll tell you what’s going on,” Gosney says. While local organic produce is available in-store, a Safeway is roughly a mile south in the Island Village shopping center. Across from Bay Hay & Feed is Via Rosa 11, a popular and authentic Italian dining experience with a menu that includes homemade pasta and brick-oven pizzas. Eagle Harbor Winery provides an expansive collection of blends that can be enjoyed on the outdoor patio or in tasting rooms.
At Bay Hay & Feed, Rolling Bay City locals like to stop for the wide variety of goods for sale.
Via Rosa 11 is a super popular Italian restaurant among the locals of Rolling Bay City.
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Parks in this Area
Sakai Park
Yaquina Beach End Access
Manitou Beach Open Space
Transit
Airport
Seattle Paine Field International
77 min drive
Bus
HWY 305 & Madison
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Rolling Bay City
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Rolling Bay City Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rolling Bay City, Bainbridge Island sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Rolling Bay City, Bainbridge Island over the last 12 months is $1,331,500, up 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Rare find! A spacious, mid island home, nestled in a peaceful cul-de-sac. This delightful property offers a perfect blend of indoor and outdoor living. Step outside to a park-like retreat; relax on the deck, gather around the firepit, enjoy playtime on the lawn, or tend to your garden. Inside, you'll find flexible spaces for every need: a spacious open concept living/dining area plus cozy office
Rare opportunity to build your dream home on a large, level lot close to the ferry and Winslow. First time on the market in over 50 years! Dotted with mature evergreen trees and native plants, this lovely setting has NO wetlands. Corners are mostly flagged. Walk cleared trail from parking pad (off Greenspot) to explore potential build sites. Expired septic design and recent well bids available.
Rare opportunity to build your dream home on a large, level lot close to the ferry and Winslow. First time on the market in over 50 years! Dotted with mature evergreen trees and native plants, this lovely setting has NO wetlands. Corners are mostly flagged. Walk cleared trail from parking pad (off Greenspot) to explore potential build sites. Expired septic design and recent well bids available.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
370
Median Age
49
Population under 18
20.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$198,437
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$215,062
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.3%
College Graduates
66.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
76°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
19/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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