Located at the head of an inlet on Key Peninsula, Purdy is a beautiful oceanfront community, and an important part of the Kitsap Peninsula region. Access to the Kpn is a mile long picturesque drive on the Purdy Spit, while a wide variety of shopping and services at Gig Harbor are just a few minutes south.
Purdy's peaceful setting allows residents to enjoy stunning views of the Purdy Spit, Henderson Bay, Puget Sound, and Mt. Rainier. View homes in the area can range from small weekend cabins to large Puget Sound View Estates, and are often found next door to each other. While most Purdy area real estate listings are for single family homes, vacant land for building your dream property is still readily available in the area.
Waterfront homes are plentiful along Purdy's serene shoreline. Shellfish abound in this area, and many residents enjoy harvesting clams and oysters on their own beaches. Purdy is an excellent place for crabbing as well, with Dungeness and Rock Crab both available in season. South of the Narrows bridge Commercial ship traffic is light, you'll enjoy watching mainly private vessels cruising about in this part of the South Sound.
Among the many great beach spots in this area, one of the most popular is Joemma Beach State Park. Named for local residents Jo and Emma Smith, this park offers picnicking, nature watching, beach combing, clamming, crabbing, and a boat launch.
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