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Port Orchard WA Real Estate | January Homes Sold 2010

February 8, 2010 by Jo Soss  
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Port Orchard WA Real Estate | January Homes Sold 2010

During the month of January there were 42. [only 7 homes less than December] homes that sold in Port Orchard.   These Port Orchard homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available the home buyer and seller signed all of their documents as escrow prepared the closing packages. Once all the I’s were dotted and the T’s crossed there where deeds recorded at the Kitsap County courthouse that transferred the property into the new home owner’s name! If you want to learn more about how we transfer property in Washington State a really great site to visit is the Escrow Association of Washington site. There you can find definitions and explanations of the home buying process for Port Orchard Washington. Let’s look at those 42 Port Orchard homes - Average List Price $245,351 [$275,956 December] $126 per sq ft Average Sold Price $239,603 [$270,345... 

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Do you want to see every home for sale in the West Sound region? What about in entire Kitsap County, King County – almost the entire state! You can see exactly what is available just like any real estate agent in the area that is a member of the NWMLS. SEARCH FOR HOMES IN BREMERTON | SEARCH FOR HOMES IN SILVERDALE SEARCH FOR HOMES IN PORT ORCHARD |SEARCH FOR HOMES IN POULSBO SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Property Search",... 

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1st Time Buyer

It’s Official – 1st Time Homebuyers Receive $8,000 Tax Credit Windfall!

It’s Official – 1st Time Homebuyers Receive $8,000 Tax Credit Windfall!

I want you to click on the photo of the CNN page to read the information about the new 1st Time Homebuyer Tax Credit. This is awesome news for 1st time homebuyers in the Kitsap County real estate market! Are you sitting on the fence? Have you read the many horror stories across the nation? Well, remember real estate is local and here in the Kitsap County area we are in an amazing buyer’s market. It just might be the perfect time for you to purchase a home if you are a First-Time Home Buyer. Here is a nudge to get you into the housing market. Read the article and make sure to read the scenario’s that CNN has listed ————————————————————————————————————————— Final... 

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Sellers Advantage Plan

$$ Seller’s [Move-Up Buyer] Advantage Plan $$

$$ Seller’s [Move-Up Buyer] Advantage Plan $$

Your question might be, “Can you be a move-up buyer in a buyer’s market?” If you have a home to sell to move up to another home in Kitsap County, this may be the very best time. Your current home may have lost some value, but the “move up” home you have your eye on, which is larger and in a higher price range has lost some value too, probably more in comparison. Did you know that with my Move-Up Buyer’s Advantage Plan can save you as much as 2% of the sales price of your current Kitsap home? This could save you thousands of dollars in the selling process. Starting TODAY and running through the end of the year, I am offering a discounted commission program to qualified Move-Up Buyers of Kitsap County. Remember all real estate commissions are negotiable and there isn’t any set standard real estate commission, but in our area the traditional real estate... 

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Property Watch

Property Watch

Property Watch

This feature has been spammed so much over the last few days I am going to remove it for a time. If you would like to be included in property watch just email me the requirements for your home search and I will set it up for you. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Property Watch", url: "http://westsoundlive.com/property-watch/" }); [Read more...]

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Bremerton

Welcome to Bremerton

Welcome to Bremerton

Bremerton Real Estate :: Bremerton Real Estate Information :: Homes in Bremerton —newly proclaimed the “Metropolitan Center of the West Puget Sound” is the largest city in Kitsap County located on the Beautiful Kitsap Peninsula between the majestic Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges in Washington State. The Bremerton area offers some of the best views of mountains and water as well as some of the best boating and recreational opportunities in the Greater Puget Sound Area. Within a mile radius you will find several attractions and facilities to visit and explore. Welcome to the Kitsap Peninsula. Bremerton is in the midst of a huge downtown core revitalization process, which has... 

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Silverdale

Welcome to Silverdale

Welcome to Silverdale

Silverdale Real Estate :: Silverdale Real Estate Information :: Homes in Silverdale ==>Many residents don’t realize that Silverdale like Bremerton has history too. Many that have relocated to the area over the years might not realize that this economic hub exploded in the early 1970’s with the location of the new Trident Submarine Base to nearby Bangor. Local residents who sold property at just the right time became wealthy overnight. With progress some landmarks disappeared to be replaced by new schools and hosing developments. There was huge transformation in the Silverdale area with the Navy bringing thousands of sailors and their families to the area. The economic base of... 

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Port Orchard

Welcome to Port Orchard

Welcome to Port Orchard

The Seagulls are calling! No, that’s not the City of Port Orchard’s slogan but Port Orchard is the host of the famous Seagull Calling Festival a fun and quirky festival hosted by the City of Port Orchard’s Chamber of Commerce in the spring. This crazy event has been featured on The Tonight Show, on CBS Sunday Morning and on King 5 Evening Magazine. Port Orchard is a fun place! Being a waterfront community there are many amenities such as numerous marinas, unique shopping, museums, entertainment, galleries and fun/fine dining. Just a ferry ride from Bremerton and Seattle the City of Port Orchard is a fun weekend getaway for visitors which help bolster the local economy. Between the waterfront... 

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Naval Base Kitsap

Welcome to Naval Base Kitsap

Welcome to Naval Base Kitsap

Welcome to NAVAL BASE KITSAP on the Beautiful Kitsap Peninsula between the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges in Washington State. NAVAL BASE KITSAP belongs to Navy Region Northwest and consists of Bremerton, Bangor and Keyport. Naval Hospital Bremerton of Navy Region Northwest is also located in the region as is PSNS (IMF). If this is the first time you have been stationed in the Puget Sound area, you are in for a treat. The Kitsap Peninsula area offers some of the best views of mountains and water as well as some of the best boating and recreational opportunities in the Greater Puget Sound Area. Within a mile radius you have several attractions and facilities to visit and explore. Below... 

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Kitsap County

Welcome to Kitsap County

Welcome to Kitsap County

Kitsap County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington, named after Chief Kitsap of the Suquamish tribe. As of 2000, its population is 231,969. Its county seat is at Port Orchard, and its largest city is Bremerton. Kitsap County was formed out of King County, Washington and Jefferson County, Washington on January 16, 1857. Originally named Slaughter County, it was soon renamed. The United States Navy is of great importance to the county because it is the largest employer in the county, with installations at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport, and Naval Base Kitsap (which comprises former NSB Bangor, and NS Bremerton). Kitsap County is connected to the... 

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Kitsap Peninsula

Welcome to Kitsap Peninsula

Welcome to Kitsap Peninsula

The Kitsap Peninsula is an arm of land that is part of the larger Olympic Peninsula in Washington state (U.S.) that lies west of Seattle across Puget Sound. Hood Canal separates Kitsap Peninsula from the rest of the Olympic Peninsula. It encompasses all of Kitsap County except Bainbridge and Blake Islands, as well as the northeastern part of Mason County and the northwestern part of Pierce County. The highest point on the Kitsap Peninsula is Gold Mountain. The U.S. Navy’s Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and Naval Base Kitsap (comprised of the former NSB Bangor and NS Bremerton) are on the Peninsula. Its main city is Bremerton. Though earlier referred to as the Great Peninsula or Indian Peninsula,... 

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Kitsap County Real Estate Market Talk

Port Orchard WA Real Estate | January Homes Sold 2010 Port Orchard WA Real Estate | January Homes Sold 2010

During the month of January there were 42. [only 7 homes less than December] homes that sold in Port Orchard.   These Port Orchard homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available the home buyer and seller signed all of their documents as escrow prepared the closing packages. Once all the I’s were dotted... [Read more of this review]

Silverdale WA Real Estate | January Homes Sold 2010 Silverdale WA Real Estate | January Homes Sold 2010

During the month of January there were 6 (4 less than December) homes that sold in Silverdale. These Silverdale homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available the home buyer and seller signed all of their documents as escrow prepared the closing packages. Once all the I’s were dotted and the T’s crossed... [Read more of this review]

SELL YOUR HOUSE | The Blind Date SELL YOUR HOUSE | The Blind Date

If you are getting ready to sell your house this spring you will want to get started now so you will be ready.  The spring market will be here in 6 weeks!  Getting your house ready to sell is a little bit like getting ready for a blind date. Ever go on a blind date?  I can’t remember if I ever did.  Oh, maybe once.  Remember that someone... [Read more of this review]

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Buyer | Seller | Real Estate Tools

Property Search Property Search

Do you want to see every home for sale in the West Sound region? What about in entire Kitsap County, King County – almost the entire state! You can see exactly what is available just like any real estate agent in the area that is a member of the NWMLS. SEARCH FOR HOMES IN BREMERTON | SEARCH FOR... [Read more of this review]

It’s Official – 1st Time Homebuyers Receive $8,000 Tax Credit Windfall! It’s Official – 1st Time Homebuyers Receive $8,000 Tax Credit Windfall!

I want you to click on the photo of the CNN page to read the information about the new 1st Time Homebuyer Tax Credit. This is awesome news for 1st time homebuyers in the Kitsap County real estate market! Are you sitting on the fence? Have you read the many horror stories across the nation? Well, remember... [Read more of this review]

$$ Seller’s [Move-Up Buyer] Advantage Plan $$ $$ Seller’s [Move-Up Buyer] Advantage Plan $$

Your question might be, “Can you be a move-up buyer in a buyer’s market?” If you have a home to sell to move up to another home in Kitsap County, this may be the very best time. Your current home may have lost some value, but the “move up” home you have your eye on, which... [Read more of this review]

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Bremerton Real Estate & Localism

alt text Bremerton WA Real Estate | January Homes Sold 2010

During the month of January  there were 42 homes that sold in Bremerton.   [zip codes: 98310, 98311, 98312, 98314, 98337].   That is 40 homes less than December 2009. Not a good start to 2010!    These... [Read More]

alt text Bremerton Real Estate | Homes Sold Past

Bremerton Real Estate | Homes Sold Past 2006-2007-2008-2009 Home prices in Bremerton continue to adjust to the changing market in Kitsap County.  The median selling price of a Bremerton home in December was... [Read More]

alt text Bremerton WA Real Estate | December Homes Sold 2009

During the month of December  there were 82 homes that sold in Bremerton. That is just 2 less than in November.   These Bremerton homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender... [Read More]

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Port Orchard Real Estate & Localism

alt text Port Orchard WA Real Estate | January Homes Sold 2010

During the month of January there were 42. [only 7 homes less than December] homes that sold in Port Orchard.   These Port Orchard homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available the home buyer and seller signed all of their documents... [Read More]

alt text Port Orchard WA Real Estate | December Homes Sold | Homes Sold in Port Orchard WA 2009

During the month of December there were 49. [21 homes less than November] homes that sold in Port Orchard.   These Port Orchard homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available the home buyer and seller signed all of their documents... [Read More]

alt text Port Orchard WA Real Estate | November Homes Sold | Homes Sold in Port Orchard WA 2009

During the month of November there were 70 homes that sold in Port Orchard. This is 2 more homes sold than in October.  These Port Orchard homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available the home buyer and seller signed all of their... [Read More]

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Silverdale Real Estate & Localism

alt text Silverdale WA Real Estate | January Homes Sold 2010

During the month of January there were 6 (4 less than December) homes that sold in Silverdale. These Silverdale homes actually had a transfer of home ownership.... [Read More]

alt text Silverdale WA Real Estate | December Homes Sold | Homes Sold in Silverdale WA 2009

During the month of December there were 10 (5 less than November) homes that sold in Silverdale. These Silverdale homes actually had a transfer of home... [Read More]

alt text Silverdale WA Real Estate | November Homes Sold | Homes Sold in Silverdale WA 2009

During the month of November there were 15 homes that sold in Silverdale. These Silverdale homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts... [Read More]

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alt text Port Orchard WA Real Estate | January Homes Sold 2010

During the month of January there were 42. [only 7 homes less than December] homes that sold in Port Orchard.   These Port Orchard homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available the home buyer and seller signed all of their documents as... [Read More]

alt text Silverdale WA Real Estate | January Homes Sold 2010

During the month of January there were 6 (4 less than December) homes that sold in Silverdale. These Silverdale homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available the home buyer and seller signed all of their documents as escrow prepared the... [Read More]

alt text SELL YOUR HOUSE | The Blind Date

If you are getting ready to sell your house this spring you will want to get started now so you will be ready.  The spring market will be here in 6 weeks!  Getting your house ready to sell is a little bit like getting ready for a blind date. Ever go on a blind date?  I can’t remember... [Read More]

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Naval Base Kitsap |Bremerton |Bangor |Naval Hospital Bremerton |PSNS

Naval Base Kitsap | 2010 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates Naval Base Kitsap | 2010 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates

Of course once I wrote my post about when the BAH rates would be out I knew that Military.com would have it posted the day before. Here is my first post and then the link to Military.com with the PDF for all the states. UPDATED: Click this link and it will take you to the Military.com site for BAH –... [Read more of this review]

Naval Base Kitsap | 2010 BAH Rates – Only 2 more Days Naval Base Kitsap | 2010 BAH Rates – Only 2 more Days

Well, it’s almost that time of year! How many times over the last few weeks have you seen the question posted on military boards across the net? If you look in the right places you will always find the right answer.  I don’t hold much stock in military boards when it comes to important information.... [Read more of this review]

Thanks to the Brave… We are the land of the FREE! Thanks to the Brave… We are the land of the FREE!

I found this video on Facebook with a request to share. So I am sharing. All of these videos and these holidays about our great country really cause me some emotion. My husband has spent two tours in Iraq, but before that he was in other places of the world fighting for freedom. Freedom is his occupation... [Read more of this review]

VA Home Loan | Kitsap County VA Home Loan | Kitsap County

I am sure you have heard all the doom and gloom from a million different news reports concerning the lending industry mess, how several loan programs once available are no longer, how zero down loan programs are almost non-existent and how hard it is right now if you have little to zero money available... [Read more of this review]

Naval Base Kitsap | As a Military Member do you Purchase a Home in this Market Climate? Naval Base Kitsap | As a Military Member do you Purchase a Home in this Market Climate?

Times have changed for all home buyers. The days of being able to receive very substantial market equity in a three year time span has all but disappeared in most areas. In the Kitsap County area we have been lucky that our market although slow and undergoing a huge price correction we haven’t... [Read more of this review]

Naval Base Kitsap | Tax Breaks with Tax Free Money – How is that Legal – BAH!!! Naval Base Kitsap | Tax Breaks with Tax Free Money – How is that Legal – BAH!!!

If you are in the United States Military and receive BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) it is. This is a huge financial opportunity that not many Military members take advantage of for fear of the real estate market and the lack of education concerning real estate ownership. The average homeowner receives... [Read more of this review]

New 2009 BAH Rates Released | Naval Base Kitsap | Bremerton | Bangor | PSNS | Naval Hospital Bremerton New 2009 BAH Rates Released | Naval Base Kitsap | Bremerton | Bangor | PSNS | Naval Hospital Bremerton

What are you doing with your BAH? Are you giving it to the PPV/Military Housing? Are you giving it to a landlord to pay THEIR mortgage? No matter what you are hearing in the media you have to remember that the market is different for everyone.  Here in the West Sound there are some amazing opportunities... [Read more of this review]

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Property Search

Property Search

Property Search

Do you want to see every home for sale in the West Sound region? What about in entire Kitsap County, King County – almost the entire state! You can see exactly what is available just like any real estate agent in the area that is a member of the NWMLS. SEARCH FOR HOMES IN BREMERTON | SEARCH FOR HOMES IN SILVERDALE SEARCH FOR HOMES IN PORT ORCHARD |SEARCH FOR HOMES IN POULSBO SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Property Search",... 

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1st Time Buyer

It’s Official – 1st Time Homebuyers Receive $8,000 Tax Credit Windfall!

It’s Official – 1st Time Homebuyers Receive $8,000 Tax Credit Windfall!

I want you to click on the photo of the CNN page to read the information about the new 1st Time Homebuyer Tax Credit. This is awesome news for 1st time homebuyers in the Kitsap County real estate market! Are you sitting on the fence? Have you read the many horror stories across the nation? Well, remember real estate is local and here in the Kitsap County area we are in an amazing buyer’s market. It just might be the perfect time for you to purchase a home if you are a First-Time Home Buyer. Here is a nudge to get you into the housing market. Read the article and make sure to read the scenario’s that CNN has listed ————————————————————————————————————————— Final... 

[Read more...]

Sellers Advantage Plan

$$ Seller’s [Move-Up Buyer] Advantage Plan $$

$$ Seller’s [Move-Up Buyer] Advantage Plan $$

Your question might be, “Can you be a move-up buyer in a buyer’s market?” If you have a home to sell to move up to another home in Kitsap County, this may be the very best time. Your current home may have lost some value, but the “move up” home you have your eye on, which is larger and in a higher price range has lost some value too, probably more in comparison. Did you know that with my Move-Up Buyer’s Advantage Plan can save you as much as 2% of the sales price of your current Kitsap home? This could save you thousands of dollars in the selling process. Starting TODAY and running through the end of the year, I am offering a discounted commission program to qualified Move-Up Buyers of Kitsap County. Remember all real estate commissions are negotiable and there isn’t any set standard real estate commission, but in our area the traditional real estate... 

[Read more...]

Property Watch

Property Watch

Property Watch

This feature has been spammed so much over the last few days I am going to remove it for a time. If you would like to be included in property watch just email me the requirements for your home search and I will set it up for you. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Property Watch", url: "http://westsoundlive.com/property-watch/" }); [Read more...]

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Home's Value

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If you would like a Comparative Market Analysis of homes similar to your own, please fill out the information below. Be sure to include either your e-mail address or your phone number if you wish to receive a response. As soon as I have compiled the report I will contact you and then you may call or email me with any questions.
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Your name:
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Daytime Phone: Evening Phone:

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Type of Home: No. of Stories:
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No. of Full Baths: No. of Half Baths:
Year Built:

Other Amenities, Information, or Comments:

ONCE YOU COMPLETE THIS FORM AND HIT THE SUBMIT BUTTON YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO THE HOME PAGE. HERE AT THE HOMEPAGE YOU MUST RE-ENTER THE TAB”YOUR HOME’S VALUE” AGAIN IN ORDER FOR YOUR PERSONALIZED DATA TO BE VISIBLE. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Your Home’s Value (CMA) Request", url: "http://westsoundlive.com/homes-cma-request/" }); [Read more...]

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Bremerton

Welcome to Bremerton

Welcome to Bremerton

Bremerton Real Estate :: Bremerton Real Estate Information :: Homes in Bremerton —newly proclaimed the “Metropolitan Center of the West Puget Sound” is the largest city in Kitsap County located on the Beautiful Kitsap Peninsula between the majestic Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges in Washington State. The Bremerton area offers some of the best views of mountains and water as well as some of the best boating and recreational opportunities in the Greater Puget Sound Area. Within a mile radius you will find several attractions and facilities to visit and explore. Welcome to the Kitsap Peninsula. Bremerton is in the midst of a huge downtown core revitalization process, which has... 

[Read more...]

Silverdale

Welcome to Silverdale

Welcome to Silverdale

Silverdale Real Estate :: Silverdale Real Estate Information :: Homes in Silverdale ==>Many residents don’t realize that Silverdale like Bremerton has history too. Many that have relocated to the area over the years might not realize that this economic hub exploded in the early 1970’s with the location of the new Trident Submarine Base to nearby Bangor. Local residents who sold property at just the right time became wealthy overnight. With progress some landmarks disappeared to be replaced by new schools and hosing developments. There was huge transformation in the Silverdale area with the Navy bringing thousands of sailors and their families to the area. The economic base of... 

[Read more...]

Port Orchard

Welcome to Port Orchard

Welcome to Port Orchard

The Seagulls are calling! No, that’s not the City of Port Orchard’s slogan but Port Orchard is the host of the famous Seagull Calling Festival a fun and quirky festival hosted by the City of Port Orchard’s Chamber of Commerce in the spring. This crazy event has been featured on The Tonight Show, on CBS Sunday Morning and on King 5 Evening Magazine. Port Orchard is a fun place! Being a waterfront community there are many amenities such as numerous marinas, unique shopping, museums, entertainment, galleries and fun/fine dining. Just a ferry ride from Bremerton and Seattle the City of Port Orchard is a fun weekend getaway for visitors which help bolster the local economy. Between the waterfront... 

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Naval Base Kitsap

Welcome to Naval Base Kitsap

Welcome to Naval Base Kitsap

Welcome to NAVAL BASE KITSAP on the Beautiful Kitsap Peninsula between the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges in Washington State. NAVAL BASE KITSAP belongs to Navy Region Northwest and consists of Bremerton, Bangor and Keyport. Naval Hospital Bremerton of Navy Region Northwest is also located in the region as is PSNS (IMF). If this is the first time you have been stationed in the Puget Sound area, you are in for a treat. The Kitsap Peninsula area offers some of the best views of mountains and water as well as some of the best boating and recreational opportunities in the Greater Puget Sound Area. Within a mile radius you have several attractions and facilities to visit and explore. Below... 

[Read more...]

Kitsap County

Welcome to Kitsap County

Welcome to Kitsap County

Kitsap County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington, named after Chief Kitsap of the Suquamish tribe. As of 2000, its population is 231,969. Its county seat is at Port Orchard, and its largest city is Bremerton. Kitsap County was formed out of King County, Washington and Jefferson County, Washington on January 16, 1857. Originally named Slaughter County, it was soon renamed. The United States Navy is of great importance to the county because it is the largest employer in the county, with installations at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport, and Naval Base Kitsap (which comprises former NSB Bangor, and NS Bremerton). Kitsap County is connected to the... 

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Kitsap Peninsula

Welcome to Kitsap Peninsula

Welcome to Kitsap Peninsula

The Kitsap Peninsula is an arm of land that is part of the larger Olympic Peninsula in Washington state (U.S.) that lies west of Seattle across Puget Sound. Hood Canal separates Kitsap Peninsula from the rest of the Olympic Peninsula. It encompasses all of Kitsap County except Bainbridge and Blake Islands, as well as the northeastern part of Mason County and the northwestern part of Pierce County. The highest point on the Kitsap Peninsula is Gold Mountain. The U.S. Navy’s Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and Naval Base Kitsap (comprised of the former NSB Bangor and NS Bremerton) are on the Peninsula. Its main city is Bremerton. Though earlier referred to as the Great Peninsula or Indian Peninsula,... 

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