Chelan Smith Real Estate

05/22/2026

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Update/Notice: The drinking fountain at McCormick Village Park is currently broken and needs new parts. Please plan accordingly for drinking water needs as the weather continues to warm up.

Exciting news! Because we have such nice weather, Public Works opened the Splash Pad at McCormick Village Park early. It is open now through Labor Day.

05/11/2026

This just about sums it up. The last photo cracks me up and is true to all our personalities 🤦🏻‍♀️😅💃
These two spit-fire girlies can fill a room with all their joy and laughter and silliness. I’m so lucky to be their mom 💘✨

Happy Mother’s Day!

04/06/2026

A very Hoppy Birthday this year! 🐰🥳✨

This was the 50th and final Easter Party hosted by my Dad’s dear friends. I’ve been going since before I can remember and now my own kids have been able to participate in all the fun festivities. I can only hope to be able to spend 50 years with my best friends, still partying and having fun.

A very special day, filled with very special people… and sunshine too! ☀️

03/11/2026

03/06/2026

A growing number of overworked travelers are seeking rejuvenation in retreats and tours that focus on connection and creativity: blockprinting in Finland or India, sewing in England, embroidery in Italy.

Sometimes called slowcations, these trips sell themselves as the opposite of the soul-sucking “follow-the-flag” tours.

The trips are particularly appealing to solo women travelers, a long overlooked, but rapidly growing, segment of the travel market.

“You can travel and be nourished instead of tired at the end.” said Vida Forrest y Salazar, co-owner of tour company Ace Camps, which offers two dozen craft-focused trips globally.

🎨 Read more: https://on.wsj.com/4sjDOBu

02/27/2026

Waterfront living at a fraction of the cost 😍

Want to know how you can save THOUSANDS of dollars on this home? Watch the video below to learn more about the seller-paid PreLock rate being offered.

📍8609 E Caraway Road, Port Orchard, WA 98366
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02/20/2026

Front-row seats to Puget Sound living 🌊✨

Sweeping views of Blake Island, Mt. Rainier, and the Seattle skyline set the stage for this exceptional Manchester waterfront retreat—once home to noted local author Walt Morey. With 121 feet of no-bank shoreline, enjoy true walk-out waterfront living where the beach is your backyard.

Watch wildlife wander, ferries glide by, and sunrises paint the sky from your expansive deck. Inside, the sun-drenched living room features a cozy gas fireplace and walls of windows framing ever-changing water views like living art. Seamless indoor-outdoor living makes every day (and every gathering) unforgettable.

The main floor offers a spacious bedroom with walk-in closet and bath. Upstairs, the serene primary suite plus two additional bedrooms capture breathtaking Sound views—perfect spaces to unwind. The fully finished lower level includes a bonus room, ¾ bath, and additional washer/dryer hookup—ideal for guests, recreation, remote work, or multi-generational living.

History. Shoreline. Views. Lifestyle.
Rarely does a waterfront home bring it all together so effortlessly.

Come experience the sights, sounds, and serenity in person—this is the one you’ve been waiting for.

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Listed by Chelan Smith with Coldwell Banker Park Shore

Puget Sound living | Manchester WA | Waterfront home | PNW real estate | Seattle skyline views | Luxury listing | No-bank waterfront | Mt. Rainier views | Walk-out beach | Seller-paid financing

02/19/2026

02/15/2026

🌅 The last sunset on this lovely home before it goes to its new owners!

2026 is off to a good start! If you’re looking to sell or buy a home this year, now is the time to start the conversation. The busy, spring market is just around the corner! 🏡🚀

01/21/2026

The City of Port Orchard now has six, pre-approved plans for accessory dwelling units (ADU) available, free of charge. This includes 2 new recently approved plans! The new models are a large 1,000 square foot single-story ADU and a 2-story carriage house that can be configured with a 2-car garage with a 1-bedroom apartment above or a 3-car garage with a 2-bedroom apartment above.

The City is participating in a program that aims to encourage the construction of more accessory dwelling units within the City of Port Orchard, helping to expand the availability of affordable housing by making it easier and less expensive for community members to build ADUs on their property.

An ADU is a smaller, independent residential dwelling unit located on the same lot as a stand-alone (i.e., detached) single-family home. Anyone can use a pre-approved ADU plan in Port Orchard at no cost, as long as no modifications are made. We are happy to now be able to share the concept images for the four pre-approved plans and make these plans available. We anticipate additional building plans to be available later in the year.

Please visit this City of Port Orchard webpage for additional information: https://portorchardwa.gov/pre-approved-adus/