East Bremerton

Located in the heart of Kitsap County, Bremerton is situated between the majestic Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges in Western Washington. Bremerton and Kitsap County sit directly across Puget Sound from Seattle and serve as the gateway to the spectacular Olympic Peninsula. Our geographic area contains 236 miles of shoreline and is rich with recreational opportunities.

Bremerton was rated the number one place to live in the country in 1990 by Money Magazine and one of the best places to raise a family by Readers Digest in 1997. Again in 1998 Money Magazine rated Bremerton one of the top best places to live in the west and in 2003 Men's Journal selected Bremerton one of the 50 best places to live. The location, the lifestyle, and the livability of the Bremerton area prompts people to locate here, then entices them to stay, raise their families and prosper.

Affordable family living describes life in Bremerton and the surrounding Kitsap County. Buying a home in Kitsap county is one of life's pleasures. Houses are not only affordable, in a broad range of styles, but many offer family-sized lots, spectacular scenery, quick access to parks and recreation, in friendly safe neighborhoods. Renters will find similar values and options, from modern apartment complexes to quaint cottages. Kitsap County continued to be the hot spot for buyers looking for around Puget Sound. Home prices here average $233,677 in 2004, far lower than the average for King County. In Fall 2004, the average purchase price of a home in Bremerton was $116,812 in West Bremerton and $128,923 in East Bremerton. In the county, new homes average $207,873 while in Bremerton new home prices currently show an average price of $173,459.

A good buy can be found in the West Bremerton area with its neighborhoods of beautiful older homes. Many of them are homes with large lots that just need some tender loving care to bring joy to a family.