Fri, Jun 26 to 28
Poulsbo Makers Faire
This annual fair features local makers and artisans showcasing handmade goods. The event runs from Friday through Sunday during the last weekend of June.
Community profile
Bremerton.
Harborfront elegance, ferry access, and a layered maritime lifestyle
Where you'll find us
Bremerton on the map.
The Kitsap Peninsula's largest city, with fast-ferry access to Seattle.
Positioning
A sense of place.
Bremerton pairs a working waterfront with a lively downtown core, historic neighborhoods, and easy access to the broader Kitsap Peninsula. The city’s setting along Sinclair Inlet and the Port Washington Narrows gives it a strong maritime identity, while the ferry terminal, marina, museums, and arts venues create a compact, walkable center of gravity. Buyers will find a mix of classic in-town homes, water-view properties, and established neighborhoods with quick access to services, parks, and regional transit.
Neighborhoods
Where you might land.
Downtown / Harborside
0.0 miles / 0 min to Bremerton ferry terminal to ferry
Bremerton’s civic and waterfront core, with the ferry terminal, boardwalk, museums, public art, hotels, and dense mixed-use blocks. The character is urban-for-Kitsap, with proximity to the marina, conference center, and downtown services. It is the best fit for buyers who want a ...
Manette
1.6 miles / 6 min to Bremerton ferry terminal to ferry
Across the Manette Bridge, this area mixes older residential streets, views over the water, and a village-like commercial strip. Buyers are drawn to its close-in feel, bridge access, and a strong neighborhood identity tied to the waterfront and local businesses....
Charleston
2.2 miles / 7 min to Bremerton ferry terminal to ferry
A mixed residential and industrial edge of the city with access to shipyard-adjacent corridors and direct routes toward the downtown waterfront. The setting is utilitarian in places, but it offers convenience and proximity to major employment and arterial roads....
Lidgerwood
3.0 miles / 10 min to Bremerton ferry terminal to ferry
A largely residential in-town neighborhood with hillside streets, mature landscaping, and convenient access to central Bremerton. It is a practical choice for buyers who want a quieter setting without leaving the city grid....
East Bremerton / Warren Avenue corridor
3.5 miles / 11 min to Bremerton ferry terminal to ferry
A broad residential-commercial corridor with a mix of postwar homes, shopping nodes, and easy access to arterial roads and services. It offers a more suburban street pattern while staying close to downtown, schools, and the ferry....
West Hills
4.8 miles / 13 min to Bremerton ferry terminal to ferry
An upland residential area with larger lots, wooded streets, and quick access toward Kitsap Lake and the western edge of the city. The terrain and tree cover give it a more tucked-away feel than the downtown waterfront neighborhoods....
Kitsap Lake
5.6 miles / 15 min to Bremerton ferry terminal to ferry
Centered around the lake and surrounding residential streets, this area feels more removed and leafy while still being within city limits. It is attractive for buyers who want access to trails, open space, and a quieter pace....
Lester
5.3 miles / 14 min to Bremerton ferry terminal to ferry
A quiet residential pocket with access to wooded surroundings and the western side of the city. It tends to appeal to buyers who want more elbow room and a less commercial setting....
Forest Ridge / Sheridan Park area
4.2 miles / 12 min to Bremerton ferry terminal to ferry
A more elevated residential zone with forested backdrops, curving streets, and access to parks and community facilities. It has a quiet, established feel and often serves buyers looking for a suburban setting inside the city....
Yukon / East Bremerton plateau
4.0 miles / 11 min to Bremerton ferry terminal to ferry
An inland residential area with a blend of mid-century and newer homes, set away from the immediate waterfront. Buyers often appreciate the easier parking, larger residential blocks, and straightforward access to major roads....
Fairgrounds / Kitsap Lake corridor
4.9 miles / 13 min to Bremerton ferry terminal to ferry
A corridor of residential streets and civic uses that connects the west side to downtown. It is practical and well-positioned for access to recreation, schools, and arterial roads....
Perry Avenue / East Bremerton
3.8 miles / 10 min to Bremerton ferry terminal to ferry
A classic in-town corridor with convenient access to schools, shopping, and north-south connectors. The housing stock is varied, and many buyers like the balance between accessibility and residential calm....
Chico / western fringe
7.0 miles / 17 min to Bremerton ferry terminal to ferry
A greener, more spread-out edge of Bremerton with a suburban-to-rural transition in places. Buyers looking for more privacy and tree cover often look here first....
Museums
Museums nearby.
Kitsap Historical Society(360) 479-6226
280 4th Street, Bremerton
Collects, preserves, and exhibits the diverse culture, heritage, and history of Kitsap County. Puppet Museum collections have been supported by local and international donors and collectors, nearing 2,000 items all received as gifts. Hours: Wednesday through Friday 10am to 4pm, Saturday 12pm to 4pm.
1118 Charleston Beach Road W, Bremerton
See live bugs, explore bizarre bugs under the microscope, and even watch busy ants in the giant 8-foot-long ant farm. Hours: Daily 10am to 5pm.
Puget Sound Navy Museum(360) 479-7447
251 1st St., Bremerton
Offers an up-close look at life on the sea, important moments for the Navy in Puget Sound, and the history of the Naval Shipyard. Hours: Monday and Wednesday through Sunday 10am to 4pm.
USS Turner Joy Museum Ship(360) 792-2457
300 Washington Beach Ave., Bremerton
A restored Vietnam-era destroyer. The first permanent and publicly accessible Naval heritage and educational ship attraction in the Pacific Northwest. Hours: Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm (March to October). Wednesday through Sunday 10am to 4pm (November to December).
Naval Undersea Museum(360) 396-4148
1 Garnett Way, Keyport
Combines naval history, undersea technology, and marine science to create an exciting and educational experience for visitors. Hours: Monday and Wednesday through Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm (Daily May through September).
Of Sea & Shore Museum(360) 297-7637
32400 Rainier Avenue, Keyport
A museum of shells and sealife. Contains one of the largest shell collections in the United States. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 10am to 5pm.
Performing arts
Performing arts.
Admiral Theatre(360) 373-6743
515 Pacific Ave., Bremerton
Bremerton's historic Admiral Theatre is a 1942 movie house, renovated into a premier live entertainment and events venue.
Bremerton Community Theatre(360) 373-5152
599 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton
A long-running arts group producing a variety of classic plays and musicals for all ages.
Bremerton Dance Center(360) 377-6214
515 Chester Ave., Bremerton
Kitsap County's artistic dance center, home of Peninsula Dance Theatre.
Bremerton Symphony Association(360) 373-1722
645 4th St., Ste. 206, Bremerton
Uniting West Sound communities by sharing a passion for live music, preserving artistic tradition, and fostering opportunities for music education.
Evergreen Children's Theatre(360) 479-6226
280 4th St., Bremerton
Presents lively and educational puppet shows suitable for children from Pre-Prep through Year Two.
Marinas
Boat marinas.
Bremerton Marina(360) 373-1035
120 Washington Beach, Bremerton
221 permanent slips along with guest slips. Free parking, water, showers, laundry, electricity, cable, and WiFi. Latitude and Longitude: 47 degrees 33 minutes 46.3 seconds North, 122 degrees 37 minutes 19.12 seconds West.
Bridgeview Marina(360) 876-2522
1805 Thompson Dr., Bremerton
Marina features a large parking lot, a small storage facility, gated access, and a friendly community of boaters. Latitude and Longitude: 47 degrees 34 minutes 44.81 seconds North, 122 degrees 38 minutes 40.73 seconds West.
9790 Ogle Rd. NE, Bremerton
320 moorage slips, 51 privately-owned boathouses, guest moorage available. Amenities include electrical power, post office, fuel dock, restrooms, and boat ramps. Latitude and Longitude: 47 degrees 39 minutes 5.77 seconds North, 122 degrees 36 minutes 50.43 seconds West.
For sale now
A sample of notable active listings.
Eight notable homes currently for sale in Bremerton, refreshed weekly. Sourced from The Agency Bainbridge Island. Contact Raymond for private showings, full reports, or quiet-market opportunities.
For Sale
$6,750,000
834 ML King Way Drive, Bremerton, WA 98337
31,164 Sq.Ft.
MLS® 2511189
For Sale
$4,200,000
1943 Wheaton Way, Bremerton, WA 98310
Contact for details
MLS® 2478610
Pending
$3,200,000
6371 Illahee Road NE, Bremerton, WA 98311
Contact for details
MLS® 2449230
For Sale
$3,200,000
3890 Wheaton Way, Bremerton, WA 98310
Contact for details
MLS® 2416554
For Sale
$3,124,750
0 Sound Ridge Drive, Bremerton, WA 98312
Contact for details
MLS® 2327509
Pending
$2,750,000
305 NE Waaga Way, Bremerton, WA 98311
3 Beds · 2 Baths · 2,444 Sq.Ft.
MLS® 2136903
For Sale
$2,587,400
2800 Highway 3 W, Bremerton, WA 98312
Contact for details
MLS® 2478901
For Sale
$2,475,000
1303 Lakehurst Drive, Bremerton, WA 98312
3 Beds · 4 Baths · 3,406 Sq.Ft.
MLS® 2513281
Pending
$2,265,000
58 xx W Werner Road, Bremerton, WA 98312
Contact for details
MLS® 1724242
Listings courtesy of NWMLS · Displayed via The Agency Bainbridge Island · View all in Bremerton
Market snapshot
Bremerton by the numbers.
Refreshed weekly. Public market data from Realtor.com, listing-side metrics, not sold-price detail. Reach out for a private market briefing tailored to your block, your price band, and your timeline.
Median listing price
$507,500
+1.51% YoY
Price per sq ft
$294
Median across active listings
Active listings
472
Currently on the market
Median days on market
27 days
Time from list to under contract
Market conditions
Seller market
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Source: Realtor.com public market data · View Bremerton on Realtor.com · Updated June 15, 2026
Dining
Where to eat.
Outdoors
Parks & libraries.
- Evergreen Rotary Park1500 Park Ave., BremertonEvergreen Park is the city's premier park with the highest use rates. The location is just amazing. Enjoy walking trails, basketball and volleyball courts, picnic shelters and playground.
- Illahee State Park3540 NE Sylvan Way, Bremerton75-acre marine camping park with 1,785 feet of saltwater frontage. The park has plenty of parking, lots of fresh air, facilities for outdoor activities, and access to a variety of water sports. The park features a veterans war memorial.
- Kitsap Kids Playground (Castle Park)1200 NW Fairgrounds Rd., BremertonLarge playground fashioned of a wooden castle-like design with climbing wall, slides, tunnels, swings, and tot lot. The playground has a picnic area and parking. This playground is also known as The Castle Park.
- Kitsap Lake Park2050 Price Rd., BremertonPicnic tables, BBQ, restrooms, boat launch and float. 2,400 linear feet of freshwater shoreline. Fishing pier, 43 parking spaces.
- Lions Park (Bremerton)251 Lebo Blvd., BremertonWaterfront dock, ballfields, walking paths, picnic shelter, and boat launch. 15 acres.
- NAD Park6002 Kitsap Way, Bremerton1,430 linear feet of shoreline, tables and benches, trails and pathways, water access, and 4 parking spaces.
- Pendergast Regional Park1199 Union Ave., BremertonPlaygrounds, softball, soccer/football fields, basketball courts, tables and benches, restrooms, volleyball, and dog park.
- Wildcat Lake County Park9205 Holly Rd. NW, BremertonLake access, fishing, basketball courts, playground, swimming area, volleyball court, restrooms, picnic area. 11 acres.
- waterfront / city parkA downtown gathering place near the ferry terminal and boardwalk, often used for public events and casual waterfront pauses. It anchors the harborside pedestrian experience.
- waterfront / trailA downtown waterfront promenade connecting public art, views, and ferry-adjacent activity. It is central to the harbor experience and the city’s pedestrian identity.
- trailA city trail facility with access near Nathan Adrian Drive, close to the YMCA and skate park. It adds a wooded recreation option inside the city.
- trail / preserveThe city’s forested trails guide documents a broader network of rustic trails and trailheads across the city. It is useful for buyers who want to understand the extent of Bremerton’s in-city natural areas.
Calendar
Annual events.
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Armed Forces Day Parade
Bremerton bills this as the largest and longest-running Armed Forces Day parade in the nation, with downtown streets filled by a citywide celebration tied to the waterfront and Nav
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Rock the Dock Summer Concert Series
The city calendar lists Rock the Dock as a seasonal concert series downtown near the waterfront. It is part of Bremerton’s summer programming around the harbor and public spaces.
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Winterfest
Downtown Bremerton’s holiday event includes tree lighting, Santa, and a festive waterfront atmosphere. The city’s activity guide places it in the downtown core around Pacific Avenu
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First Friday Art Walk
Bremerton’s activity guide highlights First Friday art walks in Downtown Bremerton and Manette. The event connects galleries, shops, and restaurants and is one of the city’s most c
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Manette Art Walk
The city’s activity guide identifies a monthly art walk in Manette as part of the local arts scene. It reinforces the neighborhood’s role as a small-business and gallery corridor.
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Kitsap Wine Festival
Bremerton’s calendar has hosted the Kitsap Wine Festival as an annual waterfront food-and-wine event. It is a notable example of the city’s conference-center and marina-adjacent ev
Commute & access
Getting around.
Bremerton is built around the downtown Bremerton ferry terminal at Bremerton Harborside. The Washington State Ferry route between Seattle and Bremerton is an auto-and-passenger route; the city’s official page describes it as about a one-hour ferry ride, while Kitsap Transit’s Bremerton Fast Ferry is approximately 30 minutes from Bremerton Transportation Center (10 Washington Ave) to Seattle Pier 50 (801 Alaskan Way). City of Bremerton, City of Bremerton Boat & Ferry, Kitsap Transit Bremerton Fast Ferry.
For vehicle commuters, the ferry terminal is the key variable: drive time to downtown Seattle is often discussed as a ferry-plus-downtown trip rather than a pure road commute, while Tacoma and Edmonds are typically reached by driving around the Sound. The Bremerton Fast Ferry page says riders should arrive at least 10 minutes early and be on board 2 minutes before departure; it also notes youth ride free and gives fare details. Kitsap Transit Bremerton Fast Ferry.
The Port Orchard/Bremerton foot ferry and Kitsap Transit’s regional network add another layer of connectivity for east-side and south-county trips. The city and transit pages emphasize the downtown dock as the central waterfront hub. City of Bremerton Boat & Ferry, Kitsap Transit Foot Ferry.
Frequently asked
Bremerton in plain terms.
Optimized for natural-language search and AI retrieval.
What neighborhoods are in Bremerton?
Bremerton includes Downtown / Harborside, Manette, Charleston, Lidgerwood, East Bremerton / Warren Avenue corridor, West Hills, Kitsap Lake, and Lester, along with 5 additional sub-areas. Each has its own character, from waterfront and view properties to wooded acreage and walkable village centers.
How long is the ferry or commute from Bremerton to Seattle?
Bremerton is built around the downtown Bremerton ferry terminal at Bremerton Harborside. The Washington State Ferry route between Seattle and Bremerton is an auto-and-passenger route; the city’s official page describes it as about a one-hour ferry ride, while Kitsap Transit’s Bremerton Fast Ferry is approximately 30 minutes from Bremerton Transportation Center (10 Washington Ave) to Seattle Pier 5...
Where is Pride celebrated near Bremerton?
The closest Pride event is Kitsap Pride. Bremerton’s nearest and most relevant Pride organization is Kitsap Pride, a countywide nonprofit based in the region and active in Bremerton; it hosts the annual Kitsap Pride Festival in Bremerton and related year-round programming.
What is the typical home price in Bremerton?
Recent market snapshots point to a mid-$400Ks median-type price band in Bremerton’s core ZIPs, with Redfin showing the 98418 housing market at an average house price of $438K and Zillow’s Bremerton home values page providing a current city-level home-value reference. Redfin’s 98418 page was dated February 2025, and Zillow’s Bremerton page was dated March 31, 2026. [Redfin 98418 housing market](htt...
Why work with Raymond Conners in Bremerton?
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This week in the community
Local events.
Week of June 22 to 28, 2026
Wed, Jun 24
Port Townsend Farmers Market
The Port Townsend Farmers Market holds additional mid-week sessions starting in June. The market features local vendors and agricultural products.
Thu, Jun 25
Bremerton Community Farmers Market
Held at Evergreen Park, this market provides access to local produce and artisan goods. It occurs every Thursday through October.
Sat, Jun 27
Poulsbo Farmers Market
This weekly market is held in the parking lot of the Gateway Fellowship church. It features local farmers, food vendors, and crafters.
Sat, Jun 27
Kingston Farmers Market
This market is located next to the ferry terminal and operates every Saturday through October. It hosts various local vendors and community members.
Sat, Jun 27
Silverdale Old Town Market
The market is situated on the Silverdale waterfront and features a selection of local products. It runs every Saturday throughout the season.
Sat, Jun 27 to 28
Bridge Blast Fireworks
This annual summer festival features a fireworks display over the water. The event is a signature community celebration in the Bremerton area.
Fri, Jun 26 to 28
Poulsbo Makers Faire 2026
This annual event showcases a variety of interests including robotics, 3D printing, and woodworking along with live music.
Thu, Jun 25
Bremerton Bridge Blast
The event features food, crafts, beer, and live bands on the boardwalk. Fireworks are launched from the Manette Bridge in the evening.
Thu, Jun 25
Bremerton Farmers Market
The weekly market offers local produce, flowers, and various handmade goods at Evergreen Park.
Event details, times, and venues are compiled from public sources linked above. Confirm with the event organizer before traveling. Inclusion is not an endorsement.