About the Neighborhood

Located at the north end of Bainbridge Island and overlooking the serene, deep-water bay, picturesque Port Madison has a rich history still remembered by the locals. Known as the first developed area of Bainbridge Island and running a leading saw milling and ship building center during the 19th century, the roots here are deep. Port Madison is mixed with new construction and historic homes built in the late 1800s, some with larger lots and others with waterfront access. Laid back and friendly, the residents in this community are out walking on a daily basis, enjoying the beachfront and low traffic level, and multitude of trails. One of the many perks of living in Port Madison is that the residents have access to a private resident-only dock and beach area where they can also store kayaks. Port Madison Yacht Club is another asset here as Port Madison is a popular boater’s destination. A fun find is Treasure Island, a small island with only one home and accessed by bridge. The bay is full of life and energy from boaters, paddleboarders, kayakers, and harbor seals.

Fun fact:

This community was once a leading saw milling center but is now a residential area of country homes on a narrow arm of Port Madison Bay on the north end of Bainbridge Island. This area has a rich history, diversity of home styles and picturesque placement overlooking Port Madison Bay.

The original town — established in the 19th century and known for decades for its lumber mill — includes just a handful of streets on the east side of the bay. G.W. Meigs built a lumber mill on the Bainbridge Island shore of the bay in 1854, and Port Madison was soon a booming mill town. The town of Port Madison became Kitsap County's first county seat, but after the economic depression of the 1890s closed the mill, the seat was relocated, and Port Madison became a ghost town.

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