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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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Kitsap County WA Real Estate Market Report for July 2011

July 19th, 2011 by Rich Jacobson

The following is a brief overview and analysis of the combined single-family home and condo market within Kitsap CountyWashington for July 2011, provided by Rich Jacobson of Windermere Real Estate, in Silverdale, WA.kitsap-county-wa-real-estate

  • Properties currently active on the market:  1900
  • Properties closed in the last 180 days:  1185
  • Average Sales Price:  $ 272,196
  • Average List Price:  $ 282,241
  • Ratio of List Price to Sales Price: 96%
  • Average Days on Market: 148
  • Sales Pending this Week: 73

Bainbridge Island WA statistics separately: (Area 170)

  • Properties currently Active on the market:  340
  • Properties closed in last 180 days:  162
  • Average Sales Price:  $555,820
  • Average List Price:  $590,679
  • Ratio of List Price to Sales Price: 94%
  • Average Days on Market: 217
  • Sales Pending this week: 5

Weekly Property Type Breakdown (7/11/11 thru 7/17/11)

Property Type New Active Pending Sold
All Single Family Homes 96 1900 73 44
Residential $200K-$300K 21 484 24 14
Residential $300K-$500K 33 491 12 9
Residential $500K-$1M 14 265 4 7
Residential $1M+ 3 101 1 3
Condo <$250K 3 74 1 0
Condo $250K+ 2 64 2 1
New Construction 3 260 6 3
Vacant Land 6 748 1 3

WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW?

July 1st ushered in the opening day for the recreational crabbing season in waterways surrounding the Kitsap Peninsula. Early reports are favorable with limits being pulled up in Marine Areas surrounding the Kitsap Peninsula.

For more information on recreational crabbing in the Puget Sound WA, go to CrabbingInTheHood.com

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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.comActiveRain, and Crabbing in the Hood, or e-mail:  kitsapagent@gmail.com

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Kitsap County WA Weekly Real Estate Market Stats – 06/26/2011

July 1st, 2011 by Rich Jacobson

I’ve decided to begin a new weekly series here on SoundBiteBlog entitled “Kitsap County WA Weekly Real Estate Market Stats.” This will be in addition to my usual monthly real estate market report. The primary purpose for this new series is to provide my valued Seller clients with updated weekly data/information on what’s happening in their specific area. These market statistics will be published every Tuesday afternoon.

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  • Properties currently active on the market:  1867
  • Properties closed in the last 180 days:  1144
  • Average Sales Price:  $ 269,856
  • Average List Price:  $ 279,939
  • Ratio of List Price to Sales Price: 96%
  • Average Days on Market: 146
  • Sales Pending this Week: 69

Weekly Property Type Breakdown (06/20/11-06/26/11)

Property Type New Active Pending Sold
All Single Family Homes 88 1867 73 52
Residential $200K-$300K 28 477 20 19
Residential $300K-$500K 14 481 19 15
Residential $500K-$1M 14 247 3 5
Residential $1M+ 1 68 1 1
Condo <$250K 1 68 1 1
Condo $250K+ 5 71 2 0
New Construction 5 260 7 3
Vacant Land 19 764 4 3

To find more detailed stats on each specific market zone, go to KitsapLife.com

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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.comActiveRain, and Crabbing in the Hood, or e-mail: kitsapagent@gmail.com

 

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Kitsap County WA Real Estate Market Report for May 2011

May 9th, 2011 by Rich Jacobson

The following is a brief overview and analysis of the combined single-family home and condo market within Kitsap CountyWashington for May 2011, provided by Rich Jacobson of Windermere Real Estate, in Silverdale, WA (this includes data for Bainbridge Island WA.kitsap-county-wa-real-estate

  • Properties currently active on the market:  170
  • Properties closed in the last 180 days:  1105
  • Average Sales Price:  $ 266,852
  • Average List Price:  $ 278,059
  • Ratio of List Price to Sales Price: 96%
  • Average Days on Market: 159
  • Sales Pending this Week: 71

Hansville WA statistics separately: (Area 161)

  • Properties currently Active on the market:  39
  • Properties closed in last 180 days:  17
  • Average Sales Price:  $342,304
  • Average List Price:  $357,943
  • Ratio of List Price to Sales Price: 96%
  • Average Days on Market: 285
  • Sales Pending this week: 0

For additional area specific market statistics, go to www.KitsapLife.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW?

The Kitsap County “Parade of Affordable Homes” will take place Saturday May 14th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with over 25 homes across Kitsap County WA being offered for sale — all for $200,000 or less.

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Presented by the Kitsap Housing Coalition — a nonprofit group of lenders, housing authorities, contractors and other area businesses— the tour is free and self-guided.

Tour-goers will be granted access to a wide variety of homes on Bainbridge Island,  Indianola, Poulsbo, Silverdale, East/West Bremerton, and South Kitsap. Most of the homes (8) are in Port Orchard, East Bremerton (5) West Bremerton (4), and Silverdale (4).

During the tour, visitors will also have the opportunity to gain helpful expert advice on how to purchase a home, how to fix credit problems, how to come up with a down payment, how to avoid a foreclosure, etc.

To find additional information about this event, including a map, go to www.kitsaphousingcoalition.org.

According to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), there are currently 469 homes active on the market for under $200K, so I’m not sure why these particular ones made the cut. Almost all of the homes on tour are existing residential properties. The home on Bowwood is one of the few new construction homes.  Some the the tour homes are manufactured homes or townhomes. There are a few short sales and bank -owned properties. A number of them have been on the market for 200 days or more. One home has been marketed by 3 different agents since 2006!

Allow me to add a few viable candidates the the list:

5435 Bunker Street in Tracyton

717 Sylvan Way in East Bremerton

311 NE Pinewood Drive in East Bremerton

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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.comActiveRain, and Crabbing in the Hood, or e-mail:  kitsapagent@gmail.com

 

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