Located at the northernmost tip of the island, Agate Point is a quiet neighborhood with mature evergreens towering overhead. The area has multiple beach access points and is a great place to launch a kayak or do some fishing along Agate Pass. It also boasts something that no other location can, namely a bridge. As such, it is an ideal place for those whose lives frequently take them to the Kitsap Peninsula or beyond. The downside of being on the northern end of 305 is needing to get into Winslow in the morning during the am rush hour.

The Battle Point and Arrowpoint neighborhoods are centrally located to the hubs of Bainbridge’s outdoor activities, namely Battle Point Park and its multitude of activities and the Grand Forest with its miles of trails. Many of the homes in these neighborhoods are on larger plots and the area is heavily wooded. In addition, the neighborhoods constitute a peninsula and as such has multiple waterfront options, whether along the calm waters of Fletcher Bay, overlooking the Olympics to the west, or along beautiful Manzanita Bay.

These southern neighborhoods feature numerous waterfront and water view homes that offer amazing views of the surrounding area, whether it be the Olympic Mountains to the west or the dancing waters of Port Orchard Bay. They are located adjacent to Lynwood center and its many dining and cultural options. In addition, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy its proximity to the Gazzam Lake Wildlife Preserve.

Just a short 10-15 minute drive from bustling Winslow, the charming neighborhoods of Eagledale and Port Blakely feel a world away. The area is known for its views as well as its access to parks. And while the waterfront and water view homes along Rockaway Beach Rd. rightfully get a lot of the attention for their stunning vistas of Seattle and Cascades, the winding inland roads and its large pastoral homes and multiacre lots offer an equal beauty. Add to this the proximity to some of the island’s unique attractions along the south shore of Eagle Harbor and it is easy to see why these neighborhoods are so appealing.

Yeomalt and Ferncliff are both centrally located along Bainbridge’s eastern shoreline from Wing Point to Murden Cove. As such, they provide a long strip of east-facing coastline with beautiful views of downtown Seattle. In addition, there are numerous small, and more affordable homes within these areas. In either case, the neighborhoods offer significant convenience and are within easy biking or a five to six-minute drive from the ferry terminal as well as Winslow. While the Wing Point neighborhood lacks the length of shoreline - apart from the multimillion dollar homes along the point itself – the neighborhood rates even higher in terms of convenience. Whether going to the ferry, downtown Winslow, or the shopping center on High School Road and 305, few neighborhoods can match it for overall convenience on the island.

Fletcher Bay is a beautiful neighborhood located on the middle west portion of the island. The neighborhood sits on Fletcher Bay which has fantastic views of sunsets over the Olympics. The bay is an incredible spot to go swimming in the summer months because the water tends to be a bit warmer. Given its location, Fletcher Bay is full of beautiful waterfront homes surrounded by towering trees. It is also a relatively short drive to Winslow along New Brooklyn or High School Roads.

Located in the southern end of the island, Ford Ward is a historic neighborhood perched on a sunny hilltop. Lot and home size can vary and accommodate most budgets. The areas appeals are often outdoors, including close proximity to Fort Ward Park with its miles of trails and roads. This section of the island has great walking and biking with numerous challenging hills. Additionally, it is not far from the Lynwood Center and all of its cultural offerings.

Appropriately named, this neighborhood is centrally located and contains a wide variety of housing options, from large parceled lots to newer homes in tight communities. In addition to being convenient for reaching nearly all other areas of the island, the neighborhood houses a multitude of island-based activities, especially for the little ones. It is home to both Sakai Intermediate and Woodward Middle Schools, and is walkable to the high school as well. For after school activities, kids as well as adult, look no further than Coppertop Park.

Lynwood Center has become one of the most sought-after communities on Bainbridge. With its cozy European architecture, unique shops, restaurants, and movie theater, the area and Pleasant Beach Village have become the cultural and culinary hub for the southern end of the island. These areas are also located close to nearby Fort Ward Park to the south, have beach access, and are in proximity to Gazzam Wildlife Preserve. Homes can vary from low bank waterfront to single family community dwellings to condominium.

Located on the north shore of Murden Cove, just south of Rolling Bay, his beachy neighborhood offers one of the most scenic views on Bainbridge Island as it overlooks downtown Seattle, Rainier and the Space Needle. The beachfront park offers close access to kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, or other fun sports on warm summer days. Street-parking available. The location is also convenient for getting to Rolling Bay or hopping on to 305.

The Meadowmeer neighborhood runs along Koura Rd between 305 and Miller Rd and has sprouted around the golf course and the recreation center. In addition to the sporting options, the area enjoys a central location with access to the Grand Forest on its west side. Homes are frequently in communities along this area and often get sun given the hilltop location.

This area is located west of Port Madison and off the northern portion of Sunrise Rd. Much of the area is heavily wooded, though there are beautiful farmlands as well on the interior. Lot sizes generally run 0.5 to >1 acre. There are ample shoreline properties as well as water view properties available in the region, though there is a diversity of newer housing available off the coast. The most distinct area is Port Monroe, a run of houses built atop a spit the juts out of the northeast corner of the island. The low bank homes here are flanked by water on both sides. They run from old fishing and vacation cabins to much newer and renovated properties and often boast of views of both the Cascades and the Olympics.

Port Madison and West Port Madison abut the banks of Hidden Cove. West Port Madison and those along Hidden Cover Rd boasts of larger, more wooded lots, whereas Port Madison proper offers newer homes in a wonderful, close-knit community. Cove access is included in some homes, offering a private, protected place to maintain or launch a boat.

Rolling Bay community is located on the southern end of Sunrise Rd, just north of Manitou Beach and Murden Cove. The area is one of the older centers on Bainbridge, boasting of a small shopping center and picturesque post office with its own zip code. There are a run of homes and parcels along Bainbridge’s eastern coast but much of the community lies in the beautiful wooded interior. That is fine, as it is often a short and beautiful walk or ride to nearby Manitou Beach. In addition, Madison Rd provides quick access 305 as well as the schools and amenities of Island Center.

Ranging the northwestern coast of the island to 305, these regions feature tall, fir-lined streets with larger lots amid quiet communities. There are a number of coastal lots as well as those with water / mountain views to enjoy the beautiful sunsets over the Olympics. There are multiple shore access points, including into the calm and beautiful waters of Manzanita Bay. Inland, rolling farms lie amid quiet communities.

For non-residents, “Bainbridge Island” is synonymous with the area of Winslow. Much of that association stems from island access at the ferry terminal and only seeing Winslow Way. And while those of us living here think of the island in so many other lights, the many island visitors are not too far off - at least from a commercial perspective. In addition to housing the tourist shops and dining of Winslow Way, the region also holds the bulk of the shopping needs essential to the island at the intersection of 305 and High School Rood. And as the epicenter of Bainbridge life, it also houses many of the cultural venues as well. Housing here reflects the concentration and convenience of the area, with most running from condominium and duplex to single family units on smaller parcels relative to remainder of the island.