Amazing Waterfront Values in Kitsap County

Kitsap Waterfront Opportunities Heat Up

The downturn in the economy has opened up possibilities in many sectors of the real estate market. First time buyers are able to afford homes in areas they want to live, move-up buyers are now able to get much more home than they would have five years ago and many people who thought living on the water was only a dream . . . have seen it become reality.

True Blue Waterfront Values

William Rogers Road in Indianola closed for $551,000 in May of 2011. Bank Owned.

We have been witness to some true blue waterfront values this year in Kitsap County . A bank owned, new construction waterfront home in Indianola, sold for $551k last month.  This Cape Cod Style home of nearly 4,000 square feet sold for a mere $141 a square foot.

This 5,600 square foot home on Whitmore Lane in Bainbridge Island closed for $685,000 in June of 2011. Bank Owned.

Another bank owned home on Bainbridge just closed for only $121 a foot last week.  This view home with sandy beach tideland rights was built in 2006 and was lived in for only a short time.  This 5,600 square foot home with an impressive back deck and outdoor fireplace that enjoy views of Rich Passage closed for just $685,000.

You Have Not Missed the Boat

There are certainly more where those came from – this summer anyway.  And, you don’t necessarily have to wait for a  bank owned or distressed sale. There are sellers out there who are pricing their homes to sell quickly – at or below market value.

In 2010, this time last year, the average price per square foot for waterfront or homes with beach rights was $287 ft – in North Kitsap and Bainbridge.  In 2011 that number is down to $278ft.  In 2007, the average price per square foot was $442 at the end of June – a whopping 37% drop in price.

Waterfront Price Per Foot North Kitsap County and Bainbridge Island

2011-$278 per foot

2010-$287 per foot

2007-$442 per foot

37% price difference from summer of 2007 to summer of 2011

Numbers reflect sales in North Kitsap County and Bainbridge Island – NWMLS Areas 160-170