Paradise Living in Whitley Hills
This week’s featured Gig Harbor neighborhood is Whitley Hills. Whitley Hills has consistently been one of Gig Harbor’s most highly sought after non-gated communities. Perhaps it’s the classic neighborhood feeling, the quiet cul-de-sacs, the close proximity to schools, or the wide territorial views that make this such a desirable area to live.
The majority of homes in this neighborhood were built in the early through mid 1990’s, although the Madrona section of Whitley Hills was being developed in the early 2000’s. Homes in this neighborhood have a very Northwest feel to their design, and are situated on 1/3–3/4 acre lots for the most part. Pocket cul-de-sacs scattered throughout this neighborhood keep a quaint and neighborly feel despite the large size. There are two entrances to Whitley Hills off of 40th Street, just west of Artondale Elementary School.
Currently there are only six homes for sale in Whitley Hills, ranging from $399,950 to $590,000, with a median price of $544,500.
Main benefits include:
- Quiet, low traffic streets
- Well maintained homes and yards
- Some territorial views
- Close to schools and Fox Island boat launch
- Friendly, neighborly atmosphere
For information on homes for sale in Whitley Hills, please email me at mthomson@kw.com or view the homes on my website.
October 30th, 2007 at 4:28 pm
Non - gated? Did they take the gate out?
October 31st, 2007 at 12:16 pm
No, Whitley Hills has never had a gate. Gig Harbor is divided into countless pocket neighborhoods. It’s easier to navigate the Harbor by neighborhood name rather than address. Some of the neighborhoods have gates at the entrance (some of those are fenced all the way around, some are just traffic gates) and other neighborhoods, like Whitley Hills, have beautiful entrances but no gate.