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9009 Martin Avenue – Nearly 4000 sq.ft. home in peaceful Silverdale Highlands

January 12th, 2012 by Rich Jacobson

Welcome to 9009 Martin Avenue in Silverdale Washington

NWMLS #310096  ~  $429,950

This nearly 4000 square foot 4BR 4BTH home is situated on a near 1/2 acre lot in peaceful Silverdale Highlands and backs up to seasonal creek. The Main Level Open Great Room boasts a gourmet island kitchen with over 700 sq. ft. of granite counters, deep sink, breakfast bar, all stainless appliances including double convection oven, extensive custom cabinetry with pull-outs and built-ins; Formal Dining area with French Doors to BBQ deck; and a sunken Living Room with River Rock Wood Burning Fireplace.

A Large Upper Level BR could easily become a 2nd Master. The Lower Level Master Suite has French Doors leading out to your private deck. 3 of the 4 bathrooms have been recently remodeled with quality materials and workmanship. And if you need extra storage space, this is the home for you!

For the mechanically inclined, there is an 860 sq.ft. heated insulated shop space with full length workbench and saw that conveys.  Separate entries to both the shop and lower level. The home is heated by efficient Radiant heat. Cedar siding (painted in 2010), concrete tile roof, and Anderson windows and doors throughout are just some of the many features of this incredibly well-built custom home.

Silverdale Highlands is one of the older, more established neighborhoods in Silverdale WA. The home’s location offers quick and convenient access to award-winning Central Kitsap schools, area shopping, and local Navy bases.

For more information, go to my Keller Williams West Sound Contact Page Kitsap County WA Homes

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Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional with Keller Williams West Sound, providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.comActiveRain, and Crabbing in the Hood, or e-mail: kitsapagent@gmail.com

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Keller Williams Property Hub is coming to Kitsap County WA

January 6th, 2012 by Rich Jacobson

There is great excitement in the real estate air here in Kitsap County WA!

Keller Williams West Sount Realty has recently signed a 5-year lease for space next door to Forza in the Town Centre Plaza in Silverdale WA. Tenant improvements are underway with a Grand Opening slated sometime in late February to early March.Keller Williams West Sound Property Hub

The Keller Williams Real Estate Hub in Kitsap County WA will be a relatively new concept in retail real estate office space, offering a consumer-centric, technology-driven resource center for new & current area residents.

It will also provide an efficient wireless technology environment for agents/brokers to connect and quickly accomplish work-related tasks.

Roughly a third of the space will be dedicated to providing technology tools and resources for consumer clients. Everything relating to real estate and living life on the Kitsap Peninsula will be readily available, including information on area schools, local businesses, current events, recreational attractions, etc.

Discounts & coupons for products/services will be made regularly available through partnerships with local businesses.

A computer/monitor station will be available for visitors to perform their property searches and print out information from the Internet.

Another section of the space will offer high counter work stations where agents/brokers can plug in their laptops, tablets, or mobile devices, connect to the Internet Wi-fi, print up contracts, scan/email documents, etc..

A small private conference room will offer agents/brokers additional space to meet with their clients.

This location offers great visibility exposure and high traffic potential. Forza and the surrounding businesses in the Town Centre Plaza are very popular with area residents, including the new Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse and the new Blu-Berry Frozen Yogurt.

If you want more information on the new Keller Williams Property Hub, simply call (360) 440-4758.

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Silverdale WA Weekly Real Estate Market Stats 07/17/11

July 19th, 2011 by Rich Jacobson

The following is a brief overview of the combined single-family home & condo market within Silverdale, Washington (NWMLS Area 147) for the week of July 17, 2011, provided by Rich Jacobson of Windermere Real Estate, in Silverdale, WA.Silverdale-wa-real-estate

  • Properties currently active on the market:  109
  • Properties closed in the last 180 days:  58
  • Average Sales Price:  $ 298,255
  • Average List Price:  $ 306,205
  • Ratio of List Price to Sales Price: 97%
  • Average Days on Market: 90
  • Sales Pending this Week: 7

To view a map of Northwest MLS Area 147 (Silverdale), go HERE.

 

4354 NW Hosman Circle, Silverdale WA 98383 / NWMLS #203772 / $379,950 

 This quality well-maintained home is situated on a quiet near acre lot in the highly desirable Crystal Creek neighborhood in Silverdale WA. Though just minutes from top rated Central Kitsap schools, the Bangor Subase (South Trigger Avenue gate), and the popular Kitsap Mall. This 2300+ square foot 4 Bedroom 2.5 bath home offers Pacific Northwest rural living at its finest.

For more information on this home, go to 4354 NW Hosman Circle, Silverdale WA 98383

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Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional with Windermere Real Estate, providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com, ActiveRain, and Crabbing in the Hood, or e-mail: kitsapagent@gmail.com

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East Central Kitsap WA Weekly Real Estate Market Stats 07/17/11

July 19th, 2011 by Rich Jacobson

The following is a brief overview of the combined single-family home & condo market within East Central Kitsap County WA, Washington (NWMLS Area 150) for the week of July 17, 2011, provided by Rich Jacobson of Windermere Real Estate, in Silverdale, WA.central-kitsap-wa-real-estate

  • Properties currently active on the market:  132
  • Properties closed in the last 180 days:  109
  • Average Sales Price:  $ 226,029
  • Average List Price:  $ 232,363
  • Ratio of List Price to Sales Price: 97%
  • Average Days on Market: 139
  • Sales Pending this Week: 8

To view a map of Northwest MLS Area 150 (East Central Kitsap), go HERE.

 

5781 Gateway Lane NE, Bremerton WA 98311 / NWMLS #234537 / $259,950

This immaculately maintained home & yard is located in highly desirable Blueberry Meadows, just off McWilliams and Pine Roads in Central Kitsap County WA. The 4 BR 2.5 bath home w/designer color schemes and custom touches boasts an efficient gas fireplace in Living Room, slate tile floor in the Dining Area and Main Bath, a custom-made bannister and window seat. A large deck offers ample room for Summer BBQ’s. The property backs up to extensive greenbelt for added privacy, and has a tree fort for your adventurers. A Storage shed provides room for all your gardening tools. A walking path leads to nearby Pinecrest Elementary School (award-winning CK Schools). Convenient to Waaga Way, shopping, and area bases.


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For more information on this property, go to 5781 Gateway Lane Bremerton WA 98311

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Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional with Windermere Real Estate, providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com, ActiveRain, and Crabbing in the Hood, or e-mail: kitsapagent@gmail.com

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Costco Wholesale Silverdale WA – Local Business on the Kitsap Peninsula WA

March 12th, 2009 by Rich Jacobson

costcoIn the early 80′s, after the Kitsap Mall was completed, growth in and around the Silverdale WA area literally exploded, and a badly needed retail mecca for residents was created. To this day, it has continued to attract many of the national chains and big box stores.

By far one of my favorites is the COSTCO Wholesale store here in Silverdale.

Founded by current CEO James Sinegal, and headquartered here in Issaquah, WA, COSTCO has over 500 locations worldwide, with nearly 125,000 employees.costcoweinies

Now granted, when you shop at COSTCO, you normally end up with about a 3- months supply. However, with a family like mine, having 3 teenage boys, a 3-months supply lasts about 3 days!

I realize with a “warehouse-style” store you lose some of the intimacy normally associated with smaller shopping venues. But the value and benefits that COSTCO offers, clearly outweighs it.

Let’s face it, while COSTCO does offer a wide variety of products, and at some very attractive prices, who are we kidding?

It’s ALL about the “FREE SAMPLES!”

Who cares if they’ve got the lowest priced milk in town. Just give me those free smoked weenies!

Seriously though, one of the things that really makes it easy and enjoyable to shop at COSTCO is their extremely liberal return policy. As long as you haven’t drop-kicked it across Montana or dragged it behind your car on the interstate, they’ll take it back, receipt or no receipt, and they refund you in CASH!

Then, you can take your money and run over to get one of those really inexpensive Jumbo Polish Dogs and fountain drink for only $1.50! Boy, it doesn’t get any better than that!costcomap

So, if you’re new to the area and looking for a place to stock up, make your way to the COSTCO Warehouse store in Silverdale, WA. And don’t forget the smoked weenie!

COSTCO Warehouse

10000 Mickelberry Road NW

Silverdale, WA 98383

(360) 692-1140

Regular Hours:

M-F  11:00am – 8:30pm

Sat.   9:30am – 6:00pm

Sun. 10:00am – 6:00pm

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Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional providing empowerment and relentless representation of clients throughout all of Kitsap County, and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him on KitsapLife.com and his fun hobby blog, Crabbing in the Hood.

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