Chico
Homes from the shoreside to Solitude at Skyfall
Ranch-style homes and bungalows sit shoreside, peaking out from the sea of natural greenery. These 1950s and 1960s homes spread from the Dyes Inlet westward to the Solitude at Skyfall subdivision, where Craftsman homes began taking shape in the early 2020s. “Heading west up Newberry Hill, it’s uphill the entire way,” Derrig says. “You get views of the Cascade Mountains and the taller Seattle buildings.” The 20th-century homes list between $445,000 and $858,000, with the difference in price coming down to size and proximity to the water. Meanwhile, the Craftsman homes list between $985,000 for a three-bedroom and $1.4 million for a four-bedroom.Outside Solitude at Skyfall, some homes do not fall within the restrictions of homeowners associations. In cases such as Stephen Olson’s, homeowners can use their properties to follow their passions, including farming. “My wife’s dad is 80 years old and grew up on the property – she was born in the house we live in – and the property stayed in the family,” says Olson, owner of Chico Creek Farms, where they raise and sell Kunekune pigs. “There have been farm animals on this property for a long time, but it officially started as a farm about four years ago.”
Chico classrooms and Associated Student Body council
Central Kitsap School District serves the Chico community, beginning with Silverdale Elementary School. Niche gives Silverdale Elementary a grade of B and Central Kitsap Middle School a B-plus. Central Kitsap Middle School has an Associated Student Body (ASB) council that aims to increase participation in school programming and manages club funds. The state requires ASBs to be created whenever multiple student organizations raise money for their respective groups. Central Kitsap High School, where students start in ninth grade, also has an ASB council and earns an A-minus grade from Niche.Commutes along Chico Way Northwest
Chico Way Northwest and Washington state Route 3 are Chico’s main thoroughfare. They run parallel to Dyes Inlet’s western edge, leading 3 miles north to Silverdale and 7 miles south to Bremerton. “One of the best parts of the community is the walking and running down Chico Way, where there’s a wide shoulder,” Olson says. “A source of community feel is when you drive into Silverdale on Chico Way, and people are waving, and you see familiar faces.”Peak Level Coffee and Silverdale shopping trips
Since Chico has no shopping centers or strip malls, shoppers drive to the Kitsap Mall in Silverdale. They browse the racks at major retailers at the mall and seek out The Trails at Silverdale for box stores. Grocery shoppers buy in bulk at Costco and go across the parking lot to Trader Joe’s for weekly produce and refrigerator items. Peak Level Coffee is the only dining option accessible without leaving the neighborhood. The coffeehouse pours warm cups of caffeine into sleeved to-go cups. Though the coffee shop is the only game in town, with Silverdale close by, dining options are far from limited. Local spots, such as Danny’s BBQ, join restaurant chains in the mix of eateries around the shopping center. “I go to Danny’s BBQ all the time,” Derrig says. “It’s a small spot, but there’s always a line.”Newberry Hill’s forest trails to rocky shores
Outdoor recreation hugs the neighborhood, from the Newberry Hill’s forest in the west to Dyes Inlet in the east. Dirt trails ranging from under a mile to almost three miles weave through Newberry Hill Heritage Park’s wetlands, forming a loop. Since Chico does not have neighborhood parks, residents drive north into Silverdale. Across Silverdale Waterfront Park’s 2 acres, children explore the seas on the ship-themed playground and hunt for wildlife on the Dyes Inlet shoreline. Docks extend from the park’s rocky beach, giving boaters launch access and a pier for fishermen to cast lines.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Elaine Hunt
Responds QuicklyParamount Real Estate Group
(971) 803-4879
77 Total Sales
1 in Chico
$550,000 Price
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Ida Bear
Responds QuicklyWindermere RE West Sound Inc.
(206) 895-6275
345 Total Sales
5 in Chico
$455K - $760K Price Range
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Julie Holmberg
Keller Williams Greater 360
(425) 426-2490
48 Total Sales
1 in Chico
$780,000 Price
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Tarrah Carver
Responds QuicklyThe Carver Real Estate Group
(360) 564-5373
146 Total Sales
1 in Chico
$765,000 Price
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Doug Miller
SKP
(360) 227-4991
222 Total Sales
1 in Chico
$650,000 Price
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Paige Schulte
Neighborhood Experts Real Est.
(253) 313-1098
505 Total Sales
2 in Chico
$447K - $849K Price Range
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Chico | US |
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Homicide | 1 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
Robbery | 1 | 4 |
Burglary | 2 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
Larceny | 2 | 4 |
Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
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Tuesday, Jul 2911am - 6pm
$1,199,900
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One of our most popular two story plans. The LIVINGSTON plan at SKYFALL by GARRETTE CUSTOM HOMES ~ This home is well under construction with all selections being made by our talented and professional design team. This four bedroom / four and half bath home features a great room, downstairs guest with attached bath a gorgeous fireplace, gourmet kitchen and luxurious primary suite on the second
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