The neighborhood of Manette is located on the east side of Bremerton on the hill of Point Herron.  Many of the Manette homes have a fantastic view of the water as well as the mountains.  Residents can often see the ferry coming in from Seattle as the sun sets over the Olympic Mountains. Manette real estate has not seen as broad of a price adjustment as other areas of Kitsap County.

Manette was founded as a city in 1891, but was annexed by the city of Bremerton just a few decades later.  It is now a unique and very desireable Bremerton community.

Manette is connected to West Bremerton, the ferry terminal, Naval Base Kitsap and the shipyard by the Manette Bridge.  For more information on the Manette Bridge, see my article "Old-Fashioned Bridge in Manette".

Manette is different from many other neighborhoods in Bremerton due to the atmosphere of the downtown area and the attitude of its residents.  People are proud to be in Manette.  They are proud of the history of the area, and they support neighborhood businesses.

I lived in Manette for many years before getting married and moving to Ridgetop. During my time there, I never felt uncomfortable or unwelcome.  Walking down the street always took longer than it should have because so many people stopped to say hello.  A neighbor brought my trash cans in from the curb when I was sick.  Manette is just, well, home-y.

Many of the homes in Manette were built in the 1930's and 40's, and many of the new homes currently being built have the look and charm that was evident in the homes of that era.  Most yards are pristine, with green grass and flowers all spring and summer.  At the holidays, many of those same homes have beautiful light displays decorating the eaves, roofs and yards.

Manette is home to many churches, including the Manette Community Church, St. Paul's Episcopal Church and West Sound Unity Church.  The Bremerton Senior Center, located in Manette at 1140 Nipsic, provides opportunities for seniors to get out and share enriching education sessions or exercise classes, among many other things.  The Senior Center also allows non-profit groups to utilize their facility as space is available. Bremerton Girl Scouts used the space many times.

Manette is also home to the Bremerton Community Theatre, located just under the Wheaton Way Bridge at 599 Lebo Boulevard. The theater is a fun local theater group offering plays and musicals throughout the season.  Bremerton Community Theatre also sponsors BCT JR, whose volunteers teach young children with stars in their eyes everything they need to know to be a success on stage.

The Sheridan Park Community Center offers programs for both children and adults.  It is located at 680 Lebo Boulevard.  My son has attended soccer lessons there, at the age of three, and will start t-ball next month, at age 4.  They also provide an indoor playground during cooler months two days a week for children under 6, which the Kitsap Moms Meetup group frequently attends.

Manette has everything you need in a neighborhood either in the area or a very short drive away.  Realty Station's office has been in Manette for more than 10 years, the oldest existing Manette real estate company.  If you are looking for a home in Manette, call Realty Station at 360-377-5699, or visit our website.