Port Townsend Real Estate

Tucked into the northeast corner of the Olympia Peninsula is the city of Port Townsend. Two hours from Seattle by car, or just 20 minutes by plane, Port Townsend is positioned to provide country living among a culturally sophisticated population.

Over 8,000 people live in Port Townsend. They enjoy the locally-owned restaurants, stores, and coffee shops, and happily take part in the music and theater scene, which is extremely popular in the region.

Industry in Port Townsend focuses on maritime trades, manufacturing, tourism, and timber. Many of the residents are self-employed; others work as writers or artists, the pristine environment of Port Townsend providing the perfect setting for such introspective work.

Port Townsend is surrounded by some of the most beautiful natural wonders in the Pacific Northwest. To the north sits the Strait of Juan de Fuca, which accesses Canadian waters. To the east are the towering Cascade Mountains, with panoramic views from Mount Baker to Mt. Rainier. And finally, to the south and west are the Olympic National Park and Mountain Range.

Much of the Port Townsend real estate has remained true to its original form. The old brick buildings, Victorian homes, and unique waterfront streets have earned the city a place on the National Historic Register.

Port Townsend has single family homes, investment properties, vacant land, and waterfront estates available. In February 2006, the average home sales price was $363,870, with a broad range of Port Townsend real estate offerings between $85,000 and $1M or more.

Whoever said you can't make everyone happy has certainly never been to Port Townsend. With a fantastic mix of old and new, conservative and eclectic, indoor and outdoor activities, and food and fun to suit anyone's fancy, visitors and residents all agree that Port Townsend does a pretty good job at keeping everyone content.

Find out how much Port Townsend Real Estate is Worth:

Before your house is put on the market, your real estate agent meets you to review your comparative market analysis to help you accurately price your house.

In the meantime, use our online tools to get general information about sales activity in your neighborhood.

Seattle Real Estate by Location

What's the Weather in Port Townsend, WA?