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
A polished waterfront hub at the heart of Kitsap
Where you'll find us
Central Kitsap's commercial hub on the head of Dyes Inlet.
Positioning
Silverdale blends a true town center with waterfront access, daily conveniences, and easy countywide reach. The mix ranges from established in-town streets and creekside settings to newer neighborhoods above the shoreline, all anchored by Silverdale Way, Dyes Inlet, and the regional commercial core. Buyers are drawn to its practical location, marina and trail access, and the ability to move between errands, recreation, and commuting without leaving the peninsula. The result is a highly livable base with a distinctly West Sound feel.
Neighborhoods
Old Town is the historic core, with a compact street grid, smaller-scale buildings, and immediate access to the shoreline, parks, and creek corridor. The area has an established, village-like feel with older homes, local businesses, and views toward Dyes Inlet. Kitsap County’s Si...
This is the commercial spine of Silverdale, mixing retail, offices, restaurants, and multi-family housing with strong everyday convenience. It is the most urbanized part of the area and is shaped by the county’s Silverdale Regional Center planning framework (Kitsap County Silverd...
Newberry Hill has a more residential, hillside feel with cul-de-sacs, larger lots in places, and convenient access toward the highway and central Silverdale. It appeals to buyers who want a quieter setting without losing the ability to get into the commercial core quickly....
Ridgetop is one of Silverdale’s established residential hillsides, known for subdivision streets, a range of home sizes, and proximity to schools and everyday services. Higher elevations can bring broader territorial and partial inlet views, especially in homes positioned on the ...
Clear Creek combines streamside greenery, trail access, and neighborhood housing with one of Silverdale’s best-known natural corridors. Buyers value the blend of town convenience and access to the Clear Creek Trail and estuary area highlighted by Visit Kitsap Peninsula (Visit Kit...
This corridor is defined by access and convenience, with newer housing pockets, commercial frontage, and quick connections to the highway network. Homes here are often chosen for practicality rather than seclusion, with strong access to the rest of Kitsap....
Bucklin Hill has a mix of established homes and convenient access to the Silverdale core, with some properties benefiting from views or larger lots on higher ground. The area sits close to retail and recreation while still feeling primarily residential....
This sub-area includes quiet residential streets and some larger parcels tucked near the central Kitsap ridge system. It tends to attract buyers who want a suburban setting with easy access to Silverdale services....
This shoreline zone includes the port, public waterfront access, and moorage, giving the neighborhood a distinctly maritime character. Visit Kitsap identifies the Port of Silverdale as offering dockside moorage and boat launch access, and Silverdale Waterfront Park anchors the sh...
This pocket feels close to the water and trail system, with parkland, beach access, and estuary views shaping the setting. It is one of the best-known places in Silverdale for a walkable waterfront feel (Visit Kitsap Silverdale)....
Shoreline homes here are defined by inlet views, tidelands context, and stronger attention to shoreline design and regulation. Kitsap County’s Silverdale planning materials emphasize shoreline, waterfront parks, and views of the inlet in the Old Town/Silverdale core (Kitsap Count...
This is a more transportation-linked residential zone, convenient to the regional center, schools, and east-west commuting corridors. It offers a practical suburban feel with access to larger roadways and services....
North of the main Silverdale core, this fringe transitions toward more open residential and semi-rural patterns. Buyers often look here for larger footprints and a less intensely commercial setting....
Performing arts
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For sale now
Nine notable homes currently for sale in Silverdale, refreshed weekly. Sourced from The Agency Bainbridge Island. Contact Raymond for private showings, full reports, or quiet-market opportunities.
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Market snapshot
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Median listing price
$674,500
+1.43% YoY
Price per sq ft
$298
Median across active listings
Active listings
109
Currently on the market
Median days on market
22 days
Time from list to under contract
Market conditions
Balanced market
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Source: Realtor.com public market data · View Silverdale on Realtor.com · Updated June 15, 2026
Dining
Outdoors
Calendar
The county fair is one of the biggest annual gatherings in the Silverdale orbit, bringing rodeo, exhibits, rides, and regional programming to the fairgrounds just south of the core
Fair-week programming includes special events tied to the fairgrounds and Stampede tradition. It adds a celebratory, civic feel to the late-summer season.
A community wellness event at Silverdale Waterfront Park with exhibitors, activities, and outdoor programming. Visit Kitsap lists it as a free public event on the waterfront.
Seasonal market programming brings local produce, food, and artisan vendors into the Silverdale core. It is one of the easiest ways to experience the area on foot.
The waterfront park hosts community gatherings and recreation-oriented events throughout the warm season. The shoreline setting gives these events a distinctly local maritime feel.
Museum and historical programming in Silverdale’s orbit highlight local heritage and regional history. These events are useful for buyers who want a deeper sense of place.
Commute & access
Silverdale’s most relevant ferry connections are Bremerton–Seattle and, for some East Bremerton and North Kitsap trips, Kingston–Edmonds and Southworth–Fauntleroy; Silverdale itself is not a ferry town. WSDOT publishes the Washington State Ferries schedules, and the Bremerton route is the standard Seattle connection for central Kitsap drivers (WSDOT Ferries). For commute planning, buyers should think in terms of a drive to the Bremerton terminal, then the sailing to Seattle, plus wait times and parking/vehicle-loading considerations; foot passengers are much easier to plan around than vehicle travelers during peak periods. A Silverdale-to-Seattle drive is typically via Highway 3 to Bremerton or Tacoma via Highway 16 depending on destination, while Tacoma and Edmonds are usually highway commutes rather than ferry-first trips; exact trip times vary with bridge, ferry, and congestion conditions (WSDOT Ferries, Kitsap County road atlas).
Frequently asked
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Silverdale includes Old Town Silverdale, Silverdale Way / Regional Center, Newberry Hill, Ridgetop, Clear Creek, Waaga Way / Highway 303 corridor, Bucklin Hill, and Newberry Hill / Greaves Way area, along with 5 additional sub-areas. Each has its own character, from waterfront and view properties to wooded acreage and walkable village centers.
Silverdale’s most relevant ferry connections are Bremerton–Seattle and, for some East Bremerton and North Kitsap trips, Kingston–Edmonds and Southworth–Fauntleroy; Silverdale itself is not a ferry town. WSDOT publishes the Washington State Ferries schedules, and the Bremerton route is the standard Seattle connection for central Kitsap drivers ([WSDOT Ferries](https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washington...
Silverdale does not have a dedicated Silverdale Pride organization; Kitsap Pride is the countywide nonprofit and hosts the annual festival in nearby Bremerton. Poulsbo Pride is another nearby Pride community; Raymond Conners serves on its Board of Directors and is its primary sponsor.
Recent Silverdale market context: Redfin reported a Silverdale median sale price of $617,140 in March 2026, down 0.38% year over year, with homes averaging 85 days on market and a sale-to-list ratio of 100.9% ([Redfin Silverdale housing market](https://www.redfin.com/city/25504/WA/Silverdale/housing-market), March 2026). For the broader county, Redfin showed Kitsap County at a median sale price of...
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This week in the community
Week of June 22 to 28, 2026
This annual fair features local makers and artisans showcasing handmade goods. The event runs from Friday through Sunday during the last weekend of June.
The Port Townsend Farmers Market holds additional mid-week sessions starting in June. The market features local vendors and agricultural products.
Held at Evergreen Park, this market provides access to local produce and artisan goods. It occurs every Thursday through October.
This weekly market is held in the parking lot of the Gateway Fellowship church. It features local farmers, food vendors, and crafters.
This market is located next to the ferry terminal and operates every Saturday through October. It hosts various local vendors and community members.
The market is situated on the Silverdale waterfront and features a selection of local products. It runs every Saturday throughout the season.
This annual summer festival features a fireworks display over the water. The event is a signature community celebration in the Bremerton area.
This annual event showcases a variety of interests including robotics, 3D printing, and woodworking along with live music.
The event features food, crafts, beer, and live bands on the boardwalk. Fireworks are launched from the Manette Bridge in the evening.
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.