Chico
Neighborhood in Bremerton, Washington
Kitsap County 98312, 98383
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.”
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.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.”


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Leah Applewhite
Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty
(206) 387-0439
78 Total Sales
1 in Chico
$515,000 Price
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Tara Scouten
John L. Scott, Inc.
(360) 919-0653
173 Total Sales
3 in Chico
$529K - $625K Price Range
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Emily Niles
Responds QuicklyPropertiesNW of Gig Harbor Ltd
(360) 282-0981
130 Total Sales
1 in Chico
$864,628 Price
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Kelly Shipley
Coldwell Banker Bain
(360) 845-1251
82 Total Sales
2 in Chico
$710K - $785K Price Range
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Elaine Hunt
Responds QuicklyParamount Real Estate Group
(971) 803-4879
76 Total Sales
1 in Chico
$550,000 Price
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Ida Bear
Windermere RE West Sound Inc.
(206) 895-6275
359 Total Sales
5 in Chico
$455K - $760K 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 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Chico Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Chico, Bremerton sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Chico, Bremerton over the last 12 months is $750,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1410am - 1pm
$650,000
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,328 Sq Ft
- 4801 NW El Camino Blvd
- New 3 days ago
No HOA! Spacious 4 bedroom home with 2 large family rooms. Easily convert the downstairs bonus room into a 5th bedroom. New LVP flooring upstairs, new Anderson vinyl windows in 2020, New heat pump with air conditioning in 2017, 30 year roof in 2014, leaf guard gutters, and precision landscaping are just a few of the upgrades. Smart Garage door opener accessible by Amazon for package deliveries if
Ron Gates Every Door Real Estate
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Saturday, Jun 1411:30am - 1:30pm
$710,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,902 Sq Ft
- 7819 Amethyst Loop NW
- New 24 days ago
Come see this completely remodeled one-story rambler for sale! It has water views of Dyes Inlet and the Cascade Mountains. On the exterior, the LP siding was replaced with solid sheeting and hardiplank siding, plus a new insulated garage door/opener. Roof was new in 2016. Inside it looks great! All the real hardwood floors were completely resurfaced. See the new kitchen countertops, sink, faucet,
Marcus Hoffman John L. Scott, Inc.
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 6pm
$1,199,900
- 4 Beds
- 5.5 Baths
- 3,650 Sq Ft
- 5817 (Lot 109) Cougar Prowl Run NW
One of our most popular two story plans. The LIVINGSTON plan at SKYFALL by GARRETTE CUSTOM HOMES ~ This home is in the beginning stages but all structural and design center options have been selected through our design studio. This five bedroom / four and half bath home features a great room, downstairs guest with attached bath a gorgeous fireplace, gourmet kitchen and luxurious primary suite
Eileen Deggendorfer Giroux GCH Puget Sound, Inc.
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