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.

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.