Real Estate Investing in Kitsap County, Washington
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16 ZIP codes •
Population: 268,939
Should you buy in Kitsap County, WA?
Our answer, based on the numbers below.
π For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (46/100)
Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.
πFor Investors
WEAK
2.6 / 5
(42/100)
A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.
β οΈRisks to Know
1 flag
Tenant-protective state:
Landlord rating 1.0/5 β slower evictions, more regulations.
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Investability
County-wide average
Appreciation
2.5% 5yr CAGR
Landlord Climate
Regulatory friendliness
Avg Investabilityβ β β β β
Avg Home Value$634,651
Avg Monthly Rent$2,135
ZIP Codes16
Market Trends β Kitsap County
County Home Value History
County Rent History
Investing in Kitsap County Real Estate
Kitsap County (WA) covers 16 ZIPs and 11 municipalities. firmly the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been underwhelming across most of the geography.
A 2.6 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Kitsap County sits firmly in that category.
A 268,939 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Kitsap a challenging rental region β the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.
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Olympic Property Management LLC provides residential management services for individuals and families in north Kitsap County from their office on Bainbridge Island. summary from their website
Investor Insight: With 2,598 students living off-campus, Kitsap County has substantial rental demand from the college population β typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.
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Is real estate in, WA a good investment right now?
Our data puts, WA at 2.6/5 for investability. Home prices of $635K and rents around $2,135/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.
How much is rent in, WA?
Rental rates in, WA average $2,135/mo. Tenant demand and $635K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.
What type of investing works in, WA?
In, WA the sturdy play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $635K prices and $2,135/mo rents suits that approach.
How quickly do rentals get leased in, WA?
Vacancy in, WA is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $2,135/mo.
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