Supplemental photo for the 7260 N. Mercer Way, Mercer Island Zillow listing, showcasing the views available through waterfront living along the Puget Sound. Courtesy: Zillow

The Puget Sound area is renowned for its maritime aesthetic that includes waterfront views. The region has several of the busiest ports in the country and is home to nearly two-thirds of Washington state’s 7.7 million residents, according to the state Department of Ecology. There are also many native and famed animal species in the waters of the Salish Sea, such as orcas.

So it’s no wonder that many people choose to live along the waterfront. Some of the richest billionaires in the country own homes in the Puget Sound area. In fact, there are currently more than a dozen $1 million-plus homes on or coming onto the market in the region. Luckily, they all have upcoming open houses over the first weekend of December.

Whether you’re looking for a new waterfront mansion, or just want to see a luxurious home with its own waterfront access, you can check out each of these in early December.

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Million-dollar Puget Sound open houses

Main photo in the 8551 Hansen Road NE, Bainbridge Island Zillow listing. Courtesy: Zillow

8551 Hansen Road NE, Bainbridge Island

  • Price: $2.875 million

  • Square footage: 2,342

  • Rooms: 3 bed, 5 bath

  • Open house: Dec. 2, noon to 2 p.m., Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to noon

  • Special features: Guest suite, home gym, art studio, deck, moorage, shop

Photo from the Zillow listing for 21121 114th Street NE in Granite Falls. Courtesy: Zillow

21121 114th Street NE, Granite Falls

  • Price: $1.196 million

  • Square footage: 3,418

  • Rooms: 4 bed, 4 bath

  • Open house: Dec. 2, noon to 2 p.m.

  • Special features: Completely remodeled, custom fireplace, office with built-in desks, spa-inspired bathroom with soaking tub and walk-in shower, full RV parking hook-ups, orchard and hot tub.

Photo from the 201 S. Keel Way Zillow listing in Port Ludlow. Courtesy: Zillow

201 S. Keel Way, Port Ludlow

  • Price: $1.199 million

  • Square footage: 1,852

  • Rooms: 3 bed, 3 bath

  • Open house: Dec. 2, 1-3 p.m.

  • Special features: Efficient heating, accessible features, HOA, vaulted ceilings, deck

4510 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway SE, Issaquah

  • Price: $1.75 million

  • Square footage: 3,385

  • Rooms: 4 bed, 3 bath

  • Open house: Dec. 2 and 3, 1-3 p.m.

  • Special features: New chefs kitchen with butler’s pantry, new deck with pergola, wine cellar, EV charging, fully-fenced, security system

Photo from the Zillow listing for 4321 Naomi Street in Bremerton. Courtesy: Zillow

4321 Naomi Street, Bremerton

  • Price: $1.8 million

  • Square footage: 4,289

  • Rooms: 3 bed, 4 bath

  • Open house: Dec. 2, 2-4 p.m.

  • Special features: Wine cellar, gazebo, wet bar, home office, partially-finished basement, shared dock

Photo from the 1287 Mowitsh Drive Zillow listing in Fox Island. Courtesy: Zillow

1287 Mowitsh Drive, Fox Island

  • Price: $1.87 million

  • Square footage: 4,288

  • Rooms: 3 bed, 4 bath

  • Open house: Dec. 2, 1-3 p.m.

  • Special features: Living room with floor-to-ceiling windows, deck, finished basement, loft, accessible features, security system

12922 Thomas Road NW, Gig Harbor

  • Price: $2.077 million

  • Square footage: 3,400

  • Rooms: 3 bed, 3 bath

  • Open house: Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to noon

  • Special features: Shop, covered RV parking, gated area, partially-finished basement, deck

Photo from the Zillow listing for 341 Island Boulevard in Fox Island. Courtesy: Zillow

341 Island Boulevard, Fox Island

  • Price: $1.875 million

  • Square footage: 1,960

  • Rooms: 3 bed, 2 bath

  • Open house: Dec. 2, 1-3 p.m.

  • Special features: RV parking, wood burning fireplace, 180-degree view of the island, walk-in closets, tideland rights

Photo from the 7260 N. Mercer Way Zillow listing in Mercer Island. Courtesy: Zillow

7260 N. Mercer Way, Mercer Island

  • Price: $15.5 million

  • Square footage: 6,135

  • Rooms: 6 bed, 9 bath

  • Open house: Dec. 3, 1:30-4 p.m.

  • Special features: New construction, great room with 20-foot ceilings, two designer kitchens, high-tech security system, garage with EV charging and heated floors, multiple decks and patios, wine cellar

Main photo from the 3512 Beach Drive E Zillow listing in Port Orchard. Courtesy: Zillow

3512 Beach Drive E., Port Orchard

  • Price: $2.225 million

  • Square footage: 3,300 square feet

  • Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms

  • Open house: Saturday, Dec. 2 from 2:30-4:30p.m.

  • Special features: Named as a Seattle Times “waterfront property of the week,” this home has views of Puget Sound and the Olympics from every room and floor-to-ceiling windows on the main level, most of which open fully to the outside. There is 135 square feet of waterfront leading from the house, a massive kitchen island with new appliances with high woodbeamed ceilings.

Main photo for the 4613 N. Island Drive E Zillow listing in Bonney Lake. Courtesy: Zillow

4613 N. Island Drive E, Bonney Lake

  • Price: $1.599 million

  • Square footage: 3,372 square feet

  • Rooms: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms

  • Open house: Saturday, Dec. 2 from 11a.m.-2p.m.

  • Special features: Terraced waterfront-facing yard on Lake Tapps with private dock, wood-paneled ceilings and walls, private bedroom waterfront terracing.

Main photo from the Zillow listing for 4780 E. McReavy Road in Union. Courtesy: Zillow

4780 E. McReavy Road, Union

  • Price: $1.225 million

  • Square footage: 4,752 square feet

  • Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, plus a 2-bedroom guest house and workshop

  • Open house: Saturday, Dec. 2 from 1-3p.m.

  • Special features: Property is part of a 3-building “woodland estate” that includes a 2-bedroom guest house, 40 acres of manicured trails, and a mechanic’s shop.

Main photo for the 8849 Goldeneye Lane Zillow listing in Blaine. Courtesy: Zillow

8849 Goldeneye Lane, Blaine

  • Price: $1.249 million

  • Square footage: 4,055 square feet

  • Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms

  • Open house: Saturday, Dec. 2 from 12-2p.m.

  • Special features: House has indoor sauna room and is facing semi-private pond with water fountain feature. There are vaulted ceilings, bay windows throughout, large kitchen island, deck workout room, and more.

This story was originally published December 01, 2023 5:00 AM.