Ocean Shores and North Beach Newsletter for Real Estate, Events, News, etc. ~ 2nd-Quarter 2015
2nd-Quarter/1st-Half
2015
Ocean Shores/North Beach
Newsletter
Presented by April Swenson,
CRS and Managing Broker for Coldwell Banker Ocean Shores Brokers Real Estate
aswenson25@juno.com 360-589-2777 cell/text www.OceanShoresInfo.com
Ocean Shores/North Beach
Newsletter
Presented by April Swenson,
CRS and Managing Broker for Coldwell Banker Ocean Shores Brokers Real Estate
aswenson25@juno.com 360-589-2777 cell/text www.OceanShoresInfo.com
NOTABLE NEWS and
EVENTS
INDEPENDENCE DAY on the
BEACH
July 4th fell on a Saturday and we had the
most amount of people compared to the past few years. It was a beautiful day.
The nighttime brought tons of firework displays. See my video and pictures on
my web site at www.OceanShoresInfo.com/pics/july4th2015.html.
FIVE STAR DEALERSHIPS SAND and SAWDUST
FESTIVAL ~ JUNE 2015
Beautiful
weather marked this weekend of fun. One of the best annual events in Ocean
Shores. Check out the sandcastles and wood carving creations on my web site at
www.OceanShoresInfo.com/pics/sand&sawdustfestival2015.html.
FLAG DAY PARADE ~ JUNE
2015
Ocean
Shores honored Old Glory with a traditional parade through the streets of
downtown Ocean Shores. Check out my video and pictures on my web site at www.OceanShoresInfo.com/pics/flagdayparade2015.html.
KITE FESTIVAL ~ JUNE
2015
Kites
fly high on the beach in downtown Ocean Shores. Wonderful, huge kites along
with stunt kite flyers. Check out my video and pictures on my web site at www.OceanShoresInfo.com/pics/kitefestival2015.html.
GRAYS HARBOR EXPO ~
MAY 2015
The
Ocean Shores Convention Center held this annual event with many vendors, food
stands, and even ice carvers. Check out my pictures on my web site at www.OceanShoresInfo.com/pics/ghcexpo2015.html.
NEW PICTURES and YOUTUBE VIDEOS UPLOADED
Click on the
following links to see my new pictures on my web site (www.OceanShoresInfo.com) and my new
videos uploaded onto my YouTube site (http://www.youtube.com/AprilSwenson):
- July 4, 2015 Fireworks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRcKqEpjvcc&list=FLhRYWR0DBndaEDmu0zNpztQ
- Five Star Dealerships Sand & Sawdust Festival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MElY2sQnQis&list=FLhRYWR0DBndaEDmu0zNpztQ
- Flag Day Parade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHikFS7OOkk&list=FLhRYWR0DBndaEDmu0zNpztQ
- Kite Festival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTjDCSnmjAY&list=FLhRYWR0DBndaEDmu0zNpztQ
OTHER NOTABLE LOCAL NEWS
- Ocean Shores, WA will be featured on HGTV's "Beach Bargain Hunt" on August 9th.
- The County of Grays Harbor may help Ocean Shores in its proposal to redesign of Pt Brown Ave in downtown Ocean Shores to include adding sidewalks. See the full story at http://northcoastnews.com/news/county-may-help-city-funds-redesign-pt-brown-ave.html.
- Update on the Oyehut/Illahee pending Sewer Project: http://northcoastnews.com/news/county-city-move-forward-illaheeoyehut-sewer-system.html?j.
- The City is continuing its plan to create a firebreak access trail along the dunes. See the story at http://northcoastnews.com/news/city-moves-forward-firebreak-access-trail.html.
UPCOMING
EVENTS
- July 23rd-26th ~ Sun & Surf Run: motorcycles come to Ocean Shores.
- July 31st-Aug 1st ~ Faith Fest: Christian singers, such as the Keepers of the Faith Quartet, perform.
- August 8th-9th ~ Body & Soul Festival: explore options in creating more healthy lives.
- August 14th-16th ~ 12th Man Fest: celebrating the upcoming Seahawks season.
- August 15th ~ Woof-a-Thon: owners display the talents of their dogs.
- September 11th-13th ~ AAOS Arts & Crafts Festival: held at the Convention Center.
- September 18th-20th ~ Whale of a Quilt Show: quilt show held at the Convention Center.
- October 21st-25th ~ Irish Music Festival: largest Irish music festival on the West Coast.
BUYS IN OCEAN SHORES
Click on the
following links to view the MLS flyers for some good deals on properties in
Ocean Shores:
2nd-Quarter/1st-Half 2015 MARKET ACTIVITY/UPDATE(April 1st - June 30th and January 1st - June 30th)
We having the best year
so far compared to the past few years. Here are some very positive
numbers:
- # of Sold Properties (in all categories) went up dramatically from the 1st-half of 2014 (203 properties and $20M) to the 1st-half of 2015 (297 properties and $30M)
- # of House Listings went down from 259 on 6/30/14 to 197 on 6/30/15
- # of Land Listings went down from 552 at the end of December 2014 to 515 at the end of June 2015
The numbers
below show that Ocean Shores is still one of the leaders for affordability,
availability and productivity (# of properties and volume closed) compared to
the other beach towns along the Washington Coast. Ocean Shores also offers a
lot more availability and affordability for building
lots.
OCEAN
SHORES MARKET:
Click on the
following links to view the MLS flyers for sold properties (2nd-Quarter of
2015):
Sold Homes
Sold Lots
Sold Condos
Sold Multi-Family
Sold Commercial
Sold Homes
Sold Lots
Sold Condos
Sold Multi-Family
Sold Commercial
1st-Half 2015
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
| Current Listings (as of 6/30/15) | 197 | 515 | 46 | 6 | 13 | 777 |
| Pendings | 41 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 64 |
| Solds | 147 | 137 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 297 |
| Sold Volume | $24.27M | $2.951M | $579,200 | $670K | $1.587M | $30.0572M |
| Sold Median Price | $151,500 | $13K | $66K | $335K | $124,950 | |
| Avg. Days on Market (solds) | 216 | 339 | 425 | 196 | 237 |
VS.
1st-Half
2014
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
| Current Listings (as of 6/30/14) | 259 | 492 | 38 | 3 | 16 | 808 |
| Pendings | 28 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| Solds | 114 | 77 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 203 |
| Sold Volume | $17.073M | $1.85M | $464,500 | $0K | $925K | $20.3125M |
| Sold Median Price | $143,450 | $15K | $61,250 | N/A | $167,500 | |
| Avg. Days on Market (solds) | 267 | 290 | 151 | N/A | 254 |
2nd-Quarter
2015
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
| Solds | 97 | 78 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 258 |
| Sold Volume | $17.02M | $1.991M | $344,200 | $670K | $1.529M | $25.039M |
| Sold Median Price | $158K | $15K | $66K | $335K | $150K | |
| Avg. Days on Market (solds) | 192 | 339 | 423 | 196 | 117 |
VS.
2nd-Quarter
2014
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
| Solds | 62 | 42 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 108 |
| Sold Volume | $8.94M | $1.055M | $70K | $0 | $305K | $10.37M |
| Sold Median Price | $140K | $15K | $35K | N/A | $152,500 | |
| Avg. Days on Market (solds) | 289 | 227 | 154 | N/A | 203 |
NORTH BEACH
(Ocean City to
Moclips) MARKET:
Click on the
following links to view the MLS flyers for sold properties (2nd-Quarter of
2015):
Sold Homes
Sold Land
Sold Homes
Sold Land
1st-Half
2015
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
| Current Listings (as of 6/30/15) | 58 | 160 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 220 |
| Pendings | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Solds | 33 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| Sold Volume | $10.19M | $337,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10.527M |
| Sold Median Price | $304,500 | $19K | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Avg. Days on Market (solds) | 241 | 315 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
VS.
1st-Half
2014
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
| Current Listings (as of 6/30/14) | 65 | 139 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 206 |
| Pendings | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Solds | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Sold Volume | $4.78M | $71K | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4.851M |
| Sold Median Price | $317K | $12,250 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Avg. Days on Market (solds) | 274 | 257 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2nd-Quarter
2015
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
| Solds | 12 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Sold Volume | $2.816M | $644,500 | $0K | $0K | $0K | $3.4605M |
| Sold Median Price | $172,500 | $60,750 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Avg. Days on Market (solds) | 348 | 401 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
VS.
2nd-Quarter
2014
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
| Solds | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Sold Volume | $2.585M | $28K | $0K | $0K | $0K | $2.613M |
| Sold Median Price | $342,250 | $11K | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Avg. Days on Market (solds) | 389 | 254 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
SOUTH BEACH (Westport/Grayland/Ocosta)
MARKET:
1st-Half 2015
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
| Current Listings | 57 | 89 | 17 | 3 | 16 | 182 |
| Pendings | 11 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 27 |
| Solds | 37 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 63 |
| Sold Volume | $5.325M | $1.607M | $795,500 | $49,500 | $306K | $8.083M |
| Sold Median Price | $132K | $29K | $130K | $49,500 | $105K | |
| Avg. Days on Market (solds) | 250 | 345 | 109 | 6 | 259 |
LONG BEACH PENINSULA (Ilwaco to
Surfside Estates) MARKET:
1st-Half 2015
|
Homes
|
Land
|
Condos
|
Multi-
Family |
Commercial
|
Total
|
| Current Listings | 239 | 268 | 25 | 3 | 32 | 567 |
| Pendings | 53 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 79 |
| Solds | 146 | 54 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 220 |
| Sold Volume | $22.71M | $2.378M | $1.373M | $285K | $40K | $26.786M |
| Sold Median Price | $134K | $28,500 | $50K | $285K | $40K | |
| Avg. Days on Market (solds) | 231 | 301 | 310 | 84 | 1307 |
NOTE: All of the above data was pulled from
the NWMLS and is not guaranteed.
FINANCING NEWS
MORTGAGE NEWS
For
more help on getting pre-approved/qualified, contact our local lender, The Bank
of the Pacific....Desiree Goodwin, the Residential Loan Officer,
at 360-500-4003, or e-mail her at dgoodwin@bankofthepacific.com. You can also contact Saul Schiffner
at Wallick & Volk Mortgage Brokers in Bellevue at 425-422-6333, or e-mail
him at saul.schiffner@wvmb.com. You can also contact Lee Hauser at Wells
Fargo in Aberdeen at 360-537-7307, or e-mail her at lee.hauser@wellsfargo.com.
If you ever have any questions about Area
Information and Real Estate in Ocean Shores and the North Beach, please do not
hesitate to call or e-mail me.
~ April Swensonaswenson25@juno.com
360-589-2777 (cell/text)
~ April Swensonaswenson25@juno.com
360-589-2777 (cell/text)
Your Beach Destination Awaits You at the #1 Washington Coast Town!
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