Orcas Island Real Estate
Debbie and Rusty Post

 

QUARTERLY UPDATE – July 2006

 

Mid-year Market Report

 

 

Sales Year-to  Date

Current Inventory
  Number of Sales Average Price (Median) Current Inventory Price Lowest Price Highest

HOMES

         
Waterfront Homes 11 $950,000 27 $279,000 $20,000,000
Marine View Homes 18 $590,000 37 $349,500 $2.500,000
Inland Homes 15 $420,000 25 $175,000 $1,225,000

PROPERTY

         
Waterfront Prop. 3 $419,000 18 $149,500 $2,450,000
Marine View Prop. 18 $240,000 37 $155,000 $1,500,000
Inland Prop. 11 $150,000 36 $149,500 $650,000

OTHER

         
Condominiums 4 $127,000 2 $225,000 $975,000
Commercial 5 $915,000 10 $30,000 $1,750,000
TOTALS 85   171    

 

REFLECTIONS

Sales:  In 2004, there were 204 sales.  In 2005, there were 225 sales.  So far in 2006, (half a year), there are only 85 sales.  At the current rate (170 for the year), sales for the year 2006 will be down 25%. 

Inventory:  For more than 2 years, our inventory has hovered around 125 listings.  Today we have an inventory of 171, an increase of 37%.

Prices:  Prices are up.  Median price for a marine view home has gone from $385,000 in 2004 to $590,000 today; for an inland home from $290,000 in 2004 to $420,000 today.