From Rich's Blog
Central Kitsap Market Stats
Last update: 12-8-2007
| Active Listings | 309 |
| Sold - Last 6 months | 264 |
| Average Sales Price | $310,822 |
| Average List Price | $316,001 |
| List/Sales Price Ratio | 98.36% |
| Avg Days to Sell | 73.00 |
| Pending Sales | 6 |
Silverdale WA, The Retail Mecca of the West Puget Sound
Having done my fair share of traveling across the country and around various parts of the globe, of all the places I have visited, nothing compares to living amidst the majestic beauty and splendor of the Pacific Northwest, and in particular, the picturesque Kitsap Peninsula. And at the heart of this scenic location is the community of Silverdale WA.
Silverdale, Washington (an unincorporated community), is strategically located in the center of the Kitsap Peninsula, surrounded by the waters of Puget Sound. It provides the perfect launching point for adventurous hikes into the heart of the Olympic National Forest, a leisurely stroll along the rugged Washington coastline, or a brief ferryboat ride into the cultural explosion known as Seattle.
Lt. Charles Wilkes led the first known expedition to the area in 1841. Loggers and farmers came along shortly thereafter. Silverdale grew quickly into a popular port of commerce for the large Farmers Cooperative that was formed in 1887, sending produce over to Seattle by the ships of the Mosquito Fleet.
But it wasn’t until the early '70's that truly significant growth began to occur in the region. The United States Navy announced plans to construct their Trident Submarine Base at nearby Bangor, along the shore of Hood Canal. This new base added a considerably larger military presence to the existing Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in neighboring Bremerton. Just recently, all area military installations were consolidated into one command, Naval Base Kitsap.
A few years later, the Kitsap Mall was opened, providing a much needed full-scale retail complex to the region. Since that time, a flood of national retail chains have flocked to the area, making Silverdale an even more popular shopping desitination. These include Costco, Old Navy, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, Target, Sportsman's Warehouse, Levitz, Chucky Cheese, Kohl's, and many more.
The nearby waters of Hood Canal offer a wide variety of recreational activities from salmon fishing and crabbing, to harvesting oysters and clams. Public campgrounds and boat launches are in plentiful supply, making even the most remote areas accessible.
Depending on which direction you’re traveling in Silverdale, you can normally view the majestic Olympic Mountain Range to the west as it rises dramatically from the waters edge, or the snowcapped peaks of Mount Rainer or Mount Baker off to the east.
Silverdale is served by the Central Kitsap School District, one of the leading districts in the state. In 2005, Central Kitsap High School was rated in the top 2% of secondary schools by Newsweek Magazine. Over 12,000 K thru 12th grade students attend schools which serve a 110 square mile area.
Even with its Northwest location, the weather in Silverdale will surprise many. During Winter, the temperature hardly ever gets below freezing, making snowfall a rarity. The Summer months are spectacular, posting consistent 70 to 90 degree weather.
Silverdale Washington, a great place to work, play, and call home!