Housing

The Kitsap County real estate market is improving and remains healthy. A wide range of homes and land are available, including many rural and acreage sites, waterfront sites, and homes with scenic views of the mountains and Puget Sound. The hillside above downtown Port Orchard is populated with many beautiful turn of the century Victorian and bungalow homes.

Pending sales are up 5.5% and closed sales are up 9.8% over last year's peaks. However, for those looking for a new home in South Kitsap, prices are still modest and affordable.  As of October 2014 the median closed sale price for single family homes was $249,950.00 for the previous 12 months.  Affordable prices and low mortgage interest rates, has made home ownership attractive for first time home buyers.  For current information on Kitsap County real estate please visit the Northwest MLS website at http://www.nwrealestate.com/nwrpub/.

Rent is $1,185 (overall average).