Olalla Real Estate

Located between Port Orchard and Gig Harbor on the Kitsap Peninsula, the city of Olalla resides in a beautiful valley with rich farmland. Earlier in its history, Olalla (which means “place of many berries”) strawberry farms shipped much of their crops to Seattle via the Mosquito Fleet. Logging was also a local mainstay, along with shipbuilding and port activities.

Today, however, Olalla is a quiet community with small farms, county roads, and true small-town spirit. Long-time residents are happy to share stories of chicken farms, strawberry fields, and fishing along the water's edge.

With an approximate population of 3,800, Olalla reportedly has a nearly 80 percent rate of households with families. And the Olalla real estate market offers diverse home buying options for new families looking to relocate to this quaint community. A three-bedroom home on 2 ½ acres might cost $190,000. Larger, four-bedroom, two-bath homes on similar acreage might run $399,000 or more. Impressive estates with majestic views start around $600,000. The average sales price for a home in Olalla in February 2006 was $282,621.

The Olalla Community Club – built in 1906 – was the town hall in the heart of Olalla. For more than 45 years, the Clubhouse hosted dances, meetings, and various social events for the town's citizens. In the 1991, the historic building was renovated and the Olalla Community Club was reborn. Once again, weddings, swap meets, ice cream socials, and other events became a common sight at the Clubhouse. The Olalla Bluegrass (and Beyond) Festival is a popular annual event sponsored by the Olalla Community Club.

Although Olalla may not be the bustling farm town of days gone by, it is a wonderful escape from the hectic pace of city life.

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