Chris Murphy

Chris Murphy

Broker | Founding Member - Waterfront Homes at COMPASS
chris@waterfronthomes.com
M: 360-918-6497

Specialties

Waterfront Homes & Land

Entitlements, Zoning, and Subdivision Process

Resort Second-Home Property Specialist 

Short Term Rentals and STR Regulations

Education

University of Puget Sound - BA, Business & Leadership
About Chris
Chris is known by his clients and peers for having an inspiring work ethic, a high level of integrity, and an extensive market knowledge as a waterfront specialist.

Chris founded the Washington Waterfronts Team 15 years ago to provide value and exceed client expectations through his acute attention to detail and expertise in marketing waterfront properties. He is passionate about being a lifelong learner and an active student of marketing to consistently deliver the highest degree of awareness for his client's waterfront properties. 

Chris began building WashingtonWaterfronts.com in 2010 and has grown it into one of the most highly visited and trusted resources for waterfront real estate in the greater Puget Sound.

When you work with Chris and the Washington Waterfronts Team, you get:
- access to our industry-leading proprietary waterfront website and 26K+ waterfront buyer email database;
- expertise in digital advertising from executing multi-million dollar marketing campaigns for waterfront real estate developers; and
- deep understanding of buyer intent from more than 15-years of specializing in waterfront properties.

In 2025, Chris began developing a nationwide waterfront marketing network on WaterfrontHomes.com and its affiliated social media profiles (@WaterfrontHomes) through a collaboration with Compass waterfront specialists. It's Chris's mission to connect buyers and sellers of waterfront property with the leading waterfront specialists in their respective markets. He believes waterfront specialists know the intricacies of the shorelines and bodies of water and can best advise clients using their vast experience to avoid the frustrating and often costly result of working with someone other than a waterfront specialist. Please contact Chris if you would like to be introduced to a waterfront specialist in your market. 

Chris has appeared on HGTV and his research on the Washington State waterfront real estate market has been featured in The Puget Sound Business Journal, The Seattle Times, and other online publications. Prior to selling real estate, Chris managed the marketing for the Washington Coast's luxury vacation rental resort, Seabrook, and, after Seabrook, managed the marketing for Point Ruston, Tacoma's luxury waterfront destination. In addition to the aforementioned websites, Chris also owns and operates PugetSoundRealEstate.com and PackwoodHomes.com.

Chris and his wife, Alyssa, live in Tacoma, WA and enjoy spending their down time with their dogs at their riverfront cabin in Packwood, WA.


Reviews of Chris Murphy

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"Chris Murphy guided us through what our lender characterized was one of the most complicated real estate transactions he has encountered in over 15 years. Chris is quite knowledgeable, meticulous, highly responsive and willing to investigate to get answers to questions. I found him a delight to work with and will work with him again in future purchases of Washington waterfront property." - Scott M. Fall City, WA

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"Chris Murphy is extremely professional, very patient and was available to us for all of our needs. Chris took time to answer all of our questions from the most serious to the silliest and I love the fact that he knows all the contract terms and explains them so thoroughly to me. We donā€™t think we could have picked a better broker to represent us in our real estate transaction. We have recommended Chris to our family and friends and will continue to do so." - Sam S. Kirkland, WA

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"There is a lot to like about Chris Murphy and his team at Compass/Washington Waterfronts.com. First and foremost, they know their stuff. They priced our property right, staged it nicely, and their marketing targeted exactly the right buyer, so it sold in just a few hours ā€” all cash and well over the asking price. Highly recommend." - Kristen & Dan, Mason Lake, WA


Chris Murphyā€™s Listings

a view of a house with roof deck
a living room with furniture and a floor to ceiling window
a view of swimming pool with seating area and furniture
a view of an ocean
a view of a house with a wooden deck
a view of a house with a backyard
a view of an ocean and a yard
a view of building with ocean view
a view of a backyard with a lake view
a view of a living room and bathroom
a living room with furniture and a floor to ceiling window
a lobby with furniture and window
a living room with couches a flat screen tv and a floor to ceiling window
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances kitchen island granite countertop a sink and cabinets
a living room with furniture and a large window
a living room with furniture kitchen view and a large window
a living room with furniture large window and a table
a living room with large windows and a dining table with garden view
a living room with fireplace furniture and a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture city view and a floor to ceiling window
a kitchen with a stove a refrigerator and a dining table
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances kitchen island granite countertop a table chairs and a refrigerator
a dining room with stainless steel appliances lots of white furniture a chandelier table and chairs
a lobby with a couch and lots of tables
a view of a house with backyard porch and sitting area
a view of a garden with an outdoor space
a large bedroom with a bed and glass door
a view of a balcony with floor to ceiling windows
a bathroom with a double vanity sink mirror and shower
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a white bath tub sitting next to a shower
a bedroom with a bed and a window
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a bedroom with a large bed and a lamp on dresser
a front view of a house with a garden
a view of an entryway
an aerial view of a house with balcony
a view of swimming pool outdoor seating and city view
$4,250,000 | 7517 North 10th Street, Tacoma, WA 98406
$4,250,000 | 7517 North 10th Street, Tacoma, WA 98406
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Listed By CompassVirtual Tour

$4,250,000

3
Bedrooms
3,857
Square Feet
0.31
Acres

7517 North 10th Street, Tacoma, WA 98406

a outdoor view with a sitting space
a backyard of a house with yard and outdoor seating
a view of a lake with table and chairs
a view of a roof deck with two chair and wooden floor
a living room with furniture
a living room with furniture and a floor to ceiling window
a view of a lake
a kitchen with white cabinets and white appliances
a view of a dining room with furniture window and outside view
a living room with furniture and a floor to ceiling window
a kitchen with granite countertop a sink stove and cabinets
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a living room with furniture and a large window
a living room with furniture and a large window
a backyard of a house with table and chairs
a view of entryway
a spacious bedroom with a bed a dresser and next to a window
a bedroom with a bed and a window
a bathroom with a shower
a bathroom with a toilet sink and mirror
a room with furniture a flat screen tv and a window
a bedroom with a large bed and a fireplace
a spacious bedroom with a bed and a fireplace
a bathroom with a toilet sink and shower
a bedroom with a bed and a painting on the wall
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink and a mirror
a front view of a house with a swimming pool
a view of a chairs and table in backyard of the house
a view of a lake and a mountain view
an aerial view of a house
a view of a garage
a view of an empty room
a view of a lake with a building in the background
an aerial view of a house with lake view
a view of a swimming pool with a patio
a view of a lake with a city
a view of a lake with houses
a front view of a house with a garden
a view of house with yard and lake view
1/40

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Listed By CompassVirtual Tour

$1,800,000

3
Bedrooms
2,970
Square Feet
0.15
Acres

9764 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118

a view of a indoor basketball court
a view of living room with furniture and wooden floor
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances wooden floor a stove and a refrigerator
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink and a stove
a kitchen with granite countertop a sink and a window
a water heater on the side of a wall
a bathroom with a shower
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a view of a livingroom with furniture and staircase
a bedroom with a bed and a window
a view of entryway with furniture
a balcony with wooden floor
a view of a backyard with table and chairs and a large tree
a view of a two chairs in the deck
a living room with furniture and a wooden floor
a view of a ocean from a balcony
a view of entryway
a close up view of a washer and dryer
a view of street with small garden
a view of a two chairs in the balcony
a view of outdoor space and yard
a view of a house with a yard
a front view of a house with a yard and garage
a view of a swimming pool with a patio
a view of a patio with table and chairs and potted plants with large tree
a view of a swimming pool with lawn chairs and plants
a view of a tennis court
a view of a park
a view of a basketball court
1/30

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Listed By CompassVirtual Tour

$700,000

1
Bedrooms
896
Square Feet
0.21
Acres

131 Timberline Drive West, Packwood, WA 98361

$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
$699,000 | 2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503
1/38

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Listed By CompassVirtual Tour

$699,000

3
Bedrooms
1,494
Square Feet
0.31
Acres

2216 Patricia Court Southeast, Lacey, WA 98503

a view of a house with a yard
a view of a white house next to a road and yard
a view of a house with a yard
a front view of a house with garden
a view of backyard with deck
a view of a city
a view of a city
a view of a large building
a view of a house with a yard and wooden fence
a view of a kitchen with wooden floor and a sink
wooden floor in an empty room with a window
a bathroom with a sink a mirror and a shower
wooden floor in an empty room with a window
a view of an empty room with wooden floor and a window
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove and a sink
a kitchen with white cabinets and wooden floor
a kitchen with stove cabinets and microwave
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a view of an empty room with wooden floor and a window
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink and wooden cabinets
a view of a house with a yard and furniture
a view of outdoor space and balcony
an aerial view of multiple house
an aerial view of multiple house
an aerial view of a city
an aerial view of a city
a view of a city
a view of a house with a yard
$325,000 | 403 East Wright Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98404
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Listed By CompassPending Inspection

$325,000

1
Bedrooms
558
Square Feet
0.21
Acres

403 East Wright Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98404

a view of a city with a mountain
a view of a city
a view of swimming pool
a view of a backyard of the house
a view of swimming pool
a view of a city with mountains
a house view with lake view
a view of outdoor space with garden
a view of an ocean
a view of road and trees
a view of a yard
a view of a street with a mountain in the background
$300,000 | 1000 Us Highway, Packwood, WA 98361
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Listed By Compass

$300,000

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
1.49
Acres

1000 Us Highway, Packwood, WA 98361

a view of an outdoor space
a view of a street with an ocean view
a view of a yard in front of a house
a bathroom with a sink and shower
a view of entryway
a view of a plant in a field
a view of a outdoor space
a view of dirt yard with a large tree
a view of outdoor space with mountain view
a view of an ocean view
a view of swimming pool is middle in the middle of a yard
a view of street with a building
a view of a house with a yard and a mountain view
a view of a street with a mountain in the background
1/14

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Listed By Compass

$250,000

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
1
Acres

115 Huntington Road, Packwood, WA 98361

$150,000 | 250 Cedar Grove Road, Randle, WA 98377
$150,000 | 250 Cedar Grove Road, Randle, WA 98377
$150,000 | 250 Cedar Grove Road, Randle, WA 98377
$150,000 | 250 Cedar Grove Road, Randle, WA 98377
$150,000 | 250 Cedar Grove Road, Randle, WA 98377
$150,000 | 250 Cedar Grove Road, Randle, WA 98377
$150,000 | 250 Cedar Grove Road, Randle, WA 98377
$150,000 | 250 Cedar Grove Road, Randle, WA 98377
$150,000 | 250 Cedar Grove Road, Randle, WA 98377
$150,000 | 250 Cedar Grove Road, Randle, WA 98377
$150,000 | 250 Cedar Grove Road, Randle, WA 98377
$150,000 | 250 Cedar Grove Road, Randle, WA 98377
$150,000 | 250 Cedar Grove Road, Randle, WA 98377
$150,000 | 250 Cedar Grove Road, Randle, WA 98377
$150,000 | 250 Cedar Grove Road, Randle, WA 98377
$150,000 | 250 Cedar Grove Road, Randle, WA 98377
$150,000 | 250 Cedar Grove Road, Randle, WA 98377
$150,000 | 250 Cedar Grove Road, Randle, WA 98377
$150,000 | 250 Cedar Grove Road, Randle, WA 98377
$150,000 | 250 Cedar Grove Road, Randle, WA 98377
$150,000 | 250 Cedar Grove Road, Randle, WA 98377
$150,000 | 250 Cedar Grove Road, Randle, WA 98377
1/22

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Listed By Compass

$150,000

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
14.15
Acres

250 Cedar Grove Road, Randle, WA 98377

a view of a lake with a mountain in the background
a view of a lake
an aerial view of a house
a view of a city
an aerial view of a house with yard
a view of a lake with houses in the back
a view of a tree
a view of a forest with trees in front of it
a area with lots of trees
a backyard of a house with lots of green space
a backyard of a house with lots of green space
a sign on the side of the tree
a view of a yard with plants and a large tree
an outdoor view of house with ocean view
a view of an ocean and beach
a view of beach and ocean
a view of beach and ocean
a view of backyard with a garden
a view of outdoor space with seating
1/19

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Listed By Compass

$85,000

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.31
Acres

15009 51st St Court Southwest, Longbranch, WA 98351