Wed, Jun 24
Railroad Bridge Park Bird Walk
The Dungeness River Nature Center hosts free educational bird walks at Railroad Bridge Park.
Jefferson & Clallam Counties · Port Townsend, Port Ludlow, Sequim, Port Angeles
The Olympic Peninsula.
Four towns, two counties, one mountain range, and a coastline that defines the western edge of Puget Sound
Where you'll find us
The Olympic Peninsula on the map.
From the Victorian seaport at Port Townsend west to the working harbor at Port Angeles.
Positioning
A sense of place.
The Olympic Peninsula is the western edge of Puget Sound, a landscape framed by the Olympic Mountains to the south, the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the north, and Hood Canal to the east. Four principal towns anchor the residential market: Port Townsend, the Victorian seaport at the northeast tip; Port Ludlow, a planned resort community on Hood Canal; Sequim, a sunlit valley town in the Olympic rain shadow; and Port Angeles, the working port and gateway to Olympic National Park. Each carries its own architecture, microclimate, and rhythm, and each draws a distinct buyer profile.
Across Jefferson and Clallam Counties, the peninsula's housing ranges from preserved Victorian streetscapes and waterfront cottages to resort-community townhomes, valley-floor ranchers, and bluff-edge view properties. When listing a home on the Olympic Peninsula, I would co-list with, or refer to, a broker I trust to deliver the same level of quality service I provide, so clients receive strong local representation across the region. The result is steady local presence on the peninsula combined with the negotiation and marketing resources of The Agency's broader network.
Port Townsend neighborhoods
Where you might land in Port Townsend.
Uptown Historic District
~1.5 miles, 4 to 6 min to Port Townsend ferry terminal
Uptown is Port Townsend's elevated historic quarter, known for late-19th-century homes, mature streetscapes, and views over the downtown grid and waterfront. It feels residential and architectural, with steep blocks, preserved character homes, and quick access to shops, museums, and the historic core.
Downtown Historic District
~0.5 miles, 2 to 4 min to Port Townsend ferry terminal
Downtown centers on Water Street, maritime storefronts, restaurants, galleries, and a dense historic commercial fabric. Housing nearby tends to be older in-town stock, with the advantage of immediate access to the ferry, the waterfront, and seasonal events.
North Beach
~3.0 miles, 8 to 10 min to Port Townsend ferry terminal
North Beach is a bluff-and-shoreline district with dramatic water outlooks, beach access, and a quieter residential feel than the historic core. Homes here often prioritize views, privacy, and proximity to the coastline and parks.
South Beach
~2.2 miles, 6 to 8 min to Port Townsend ferry terminal
South Beach offers a marine-edge setting near the city's southern shoreline and access toward the working waterfront and trail connections. The area is attractive to buyers who want a more edge-of-town feel with access to water, open space, and marine activity.
Fort Worden / North Beach-adjacent
~3.5 miles, 10 to 12 min to Port Townsend ferry terminal
This area blends parkland edges, former military buildings, arts and lodging uses, and residential pockets close to the shoreline. It is one of the most distinctive parts of the city for park access, beach walks, and cultural uses.
San Juan Avenue / Evans Vista area
~2.5 miles, 7 to 9 min to Port Townsend ferry terminal
This gateway district sits along the city's main approach corridors and includes newer and evolving housing patterns near commercial services. It is practical, central, and increasingly relevant for buyers wanting newer inventory in town.
Kah Tai Lagoon / Chetzemoka area
~1.8 miles, 5 to 7 min to Port Townsend ferry terminal
This in-town waterfront-adjacent district is defined by lagoon views, parks, and a mix of established residential streets. It offers a balance of nature access and close-in convenience.
Discovery Road / Boat Haven area
~3.0 miles, 8 to 10 min to Port Townsend ferry terminal
This area is tied to the working waterfront, marine services, and industrial and commercial edges of town. Residential pockets nearby are appealing to buyers who want practical access to harbor activity and trail connections.
Upper Sims Way / Rainier corridor
~2.7 miles, 7 to 9 min to Port Townsend ferry terminal
This is one of the city's key commercial-residential transition areas, with convenient access to services, arterials, and newer subdivisions. It tends to offer more contemporary housing options than the historic center.
Hastings / Water Street waterfront core
~0.4 miles, 1 to 3 min to Port Townsend ferry terminal
This micro-area is anchored by downtown waterfront blocks, marinas, and close-in historic commercial streets. It is ideal for buyers who want the highest level of urban convenience in Port Townsend's small-footprint downtown.
Morgan Hill / hillside east of town
~3.5 miles, 10 to 12 min to Port Townsend ferry terminal
This hill district is characterized by elevated residential streets, territorial outlooks, and a more secluded feel than the core. Buyers often look here for bigger lots, views, and a quieter setting above town.
Cape George / Cape George Colony
~7.5 miles, 15 to 18 min to Port Townsend ferry terminal
A peninsula-style waterfront community with coves, shoreline, and a more private residential feel. It is distinct for water access, larger homes, and views across the Salish Sea.
For sale now
A sample of notable active listings.
Nine notable homes currently for sale in Olympic Peninsula, refreshed weekly. Sourced from The Agency Bainbridge Island. Contact Raymond for private showings, full reports, or quiet-market opportunities.
For Sale
$7,900,000
1239 River Road, Sequim, WA 98382
Contact for details
MLS® 2277727
For Sale
$4,500,000
1212 S 3rd Ave, Sequim, WA 98382
Contact for details
MLS® 2455329
Pending
$3,900,000
9999 7th Avenue, Sequim, WA 98382
Contact for details
MLS® 1697991
For Sale
$2,950,000
111 W Bell Street, Sequim, WA 98382
Contact for details
MLS® 2359839
For Sale
$2,395,000
80 W Ludlow Point Road, Port Ludlow, WA 98365
4 Beds · 3 Baths · 3,092 Sq.Ft.
MLS® 2502798
For Sale
$2,348,000
789 W Sims Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368
2 Beds · 3 Baths · 3,944 Sq.Ft.
MLS® 2501928
Pending
$2,295,000
1939 49th Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
2 Beds · 3 Baths · 3,463 Sq.Ft.
MLS® 2487323
Pending
$2,200,000
192 Montgomery Court, Port Ludlow, WA 98365
3 Beds · 4 Baths · 4,500 Sq.Ft.
MLS® 2505263
For Sale
$2,055,900
24 Old Coyote Way, Sequim, WA 98382
Contact for details
MLS® 2366341
Listings courtesy of NWMLS · Displayed via The Agency Bainbridge Island · View all in Olympic Peninsula
Market snapshot
Olympic Peninsula by the numbers.
Refreshed weekly. Public market data from Realtor.com, listing-side metrics, not sold-price detail. Reach out for a private market briefing tailored to your block, your price band, and your timeline.
Median listing price
$675,000
-9.99% YoY
Price per sq ft
$369
Median across active listings
Active listings
444
Currently on the market
Median days on market
45 days
Time from list to under contract
Market conditions
Buyer market
Want a deeper read on neighborhood-level price trends, time-on-market by price band, or sold comparables? Request a private market briefing.
Source: Realtor.com public market data · View Olympic Peninsula on Realtor.com · Updated June 15, 2026
Dining
Where to eat in Port Townsend.
Calendar
Annual events.
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Rhododendron Festival
Port Townsend's signature spring celebration includes a parade, festival activities, and broad community programming across the city. It is one of the town's most recognizable annual gatherings.
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Port Townsend Farmers Market
A weekly market that anchors local food, flowers, makers, and prepared foods in the downtown and Uptown orbit. It is a core weekend rhythm for residents and visitors.
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Concerts on the Dock
An outdoor concert series at Pope Marine Plaza featuring local music, food and beverage vendors, and a strong downtown gathering atmosphere.
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Wooden Boat Festival
A major maritime event tied to Port Townsend's boating identity and Point Hudson waterfront. Main Street describes it as the largest wooden boat festival on the West Coast.
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Port Townsend Film Festival
A fall arts event that brings films and related programming into the historic downtown setting. It is one of the city's best-known cultural gatherings.
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Sequim Lavender Weekend
Sequim's signature summer celebration of the Dungeness Valley lavender farms, with farm tours, an artisan street fair, and music across multiple sites in the rain-shadow valley.
Commute & access
Getting around the peninsula.
The Olympic Peninsula is ferry-connected to the rest of Puget Sound on two principal routes. The Washington State Ferry route at Port Townsend to Coupeville crosses to Whidbey Island; vehicle reservations are available, and WSF publishes a route-specific arrival window of 30 to 45 minutes before reserved departure. From Port Angeles, the Black Ball Coho ferry runs year-round to Victoria, BC. Within the peninsula, US-101 is the principal east-to-west arterial: Port Townsend to Port Ludlow is about 25 minutes; Port Ludlow to Sequim is about 50 minutes; Sequim to Port Angeles is about 20 minutes. WSF Reservations, Black Ball Coho Ferry, City of Port Townsend Transportation. Driving times to Seattle, Tacoma, and Edmonds vary by route choice and traffic, so buyers commonly treat those as regional drives rather than daily-casual commutes; if a ferry is part of the routine, the practical constraint is the sailing schedule and holding-lot timing rather than only the map mileage.
The peninsula, beyond Port Townsend
The rest of the Olympic Peninsula.
Three towns that share a peninsula and a rain shadow, with three distinct rhythms. Each carries its own school district, microclimate, and value equation.
Jefferson County · Hood Canal
Port Ludlow.
A planned resort community on Hood Canal, with the rhythm of a private golf-and-marina village.
Character
A master-planned community on the western shore of Hood Canal, organized around the Resort at Port Ludlow, the Port Ludlow Golf Course, and a 300-slip marina. The pace is quieter and more curated than Port Townsend, with HOA-managed neighborhoods and forested setbacks along the water.
Lifestyle
Golf at the Port Ludlow course, sailing and powerboating from the marina, dining at the resort, trail walks through Ludlow Falls and the Timberton Loop, and easy day trips north to Port Townsend or south to Bainbridge Island.
Commute
About 25 minutes north to Port Townsend on SR 19 and SR 20, about 45 minutes south to the Kingston ferry terminal, and about 50 minutes to the Bainbridge Island ferry. Most residents treat Seattle as a regional drive rather than a daily commute.
Housing stock
Lower-maintenance single-family homes, condominiums, and townhomes inside the planned community, along with waterfront and view properties on the bluffs above Hood Canal. New construction continues in select Ludlow Bay and Olympic Terrace pockets.
Notes for buyers
HOA structure and CC&Rs vary by neighborhood within the master plan; verify dues, architectural review requirements, and any short-term-rental restrictions before writing an offer. Shoreline jurisdiction applies to all Hood Canal frontage.
How Raymond reads Port Ludlow
“Port Ludlow is the peninsula's quietest value story for retirees and second-home buyers. You give up the walkable historic core of Port Townsend and the trade is a lower-maintenance home, predictable HOA care, and direct access to the golf course and marina.”
Clallam County · Dungeness Valley
Sequim.
The sunny side of the peninsula, where the Olympic rain shadow opens onto lavender fields and the Dungeness Spit.
Character
A valley town in the Olympic rain shadow that receives roughly 16 inches of rain per year, far less than Port Townsend or Port Angeles. The result is a sunnier, drier microclimate that supports working lavender farms, irrigation-driven agriculture, and a strong retirement-and-relocation buyer base.
Lifestyle
Sequim Lavender Weekend in July, the Dungeness Spit and Wildlife Refuge, the Olympic Discovery Trail, Olympic Game Farm, and a downtown anchored by tasting rooms, galleries, and a Saturday farmers market.
Commute
About 20 minutes west on US-101 to Port Angeles, about 50 minutes east to Port Ludlow, and about 70 minutes to the Port Townsend ferry terminal. Seattle is treated as a regional drive via Hood Canal Bridge or Bainbridge ferry.
Housing stock
Valley-floor ranchers and single-level homes purpose-built for the retirement market, view properties on the foothills above the Strait of Juan de Fuca, working farm parcels in the Dungeness Valley, and newer planned developments such as SunLand and Cedar Ridge.
Notes for buyers
Verify water-right and irrigation-district status on any acreage parcel; well and septic detail matters across the rural Dungeness Valley. The rain shadow microclimate means homes can sit on the drier, sunnier side of any given foothill within a few miles of one another.
How Raymond reads Sequim
“Sequim is where buyers go when they want the peninsula's outdoor access and a single-level home at a price that no longer pencils inside Port Townsend. The rain shadow is the quiet headline, sunnier days, drier lots, and a microclimate the rest of the peninsula cannot match.”
Clallam County · Strait of Juan de Fuca
Port Angeles.
A working port and the gateway to Olympic National Park, with year-round ferry service to Victoria, BC.
Character
The largest city on the north Olympic Peninsula and the commercial center of Clallam County. A working deep-water port with active marine industry, a downtown along the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and a direct ferry connection to Victoria, BC via the year-round Black Ball Coho.
Lifestyle
Olympic National Park access via Hurricane Ridge, Lake Crescent, and the Elwha River corridor; the Olympic Discovery Trail along the waterfront; the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center at Webster Woods; and a restaurant and brewery scene that has steadily expanded in recent years.
Commute
About 20 minutes east on US-101 to Sequim, about 60 to 75 minutes to Port Ludlow, and about 90 minutes to the Bainbridge ferry. The Coho ferry to Victoria, BC takes 90 minutes and operates year-round for passenger and vehicle traffic.
Housing stock
The most diverse and affordable inventory of the four peninsula towns: mid-century homes in the central grid, view properties on the bluffs above the Strait, larger lots and acreage in the surrounding county, and a working-class fabric that supports first-time buyers and investors.
Notes for buyers
Bluff-edge view properties require shoreline and slope-stability review; verify any waterfront parcel's setback and erosion history before writing. Clallam County land-use rules differ meaningfully from Jefferson County on accessory dwellings and short-term rentals.
How Raymond reads Port Angeles
“Port Angeles is the most under-told value story on the peninsula. For the buyer who wants real access to Olympic National Park, a working downtown, and a ferry to Victoria from the front door, the price-per-square-foot conversation is nothing like Port Townsend or Sequim.”
Frequently asked
The Olympic Peninsula in plain terms.
Optimized for natural-language search and AI retrieval.
What neighborhoods are in Port Townsend?
Port Townsend includes Uptown Historic District, Downtown Historic District, North Beach, South Beach, Fort Worden / North Beach-adjacent, San Juan Avenue / Evans Vista area, Kah Tai Lagoon / Chetzemoka area, and Discovery Road / Boat Haven area, along with six additional sub-areas. Each has its own character, from waterfront and view properties to wooded acreage and walkable village centers.
How long is the ferry or commute from Port Townsend to Seattle?
Port Townsend is a ferry-dependent market only for cross-Sound travel; the Washington State Ferry route is Port Townsend to Coupeville, with vehicle reservations available and a route-specific arrival window of 30 to 45 minutes before reserved departure. WSF states that reservations are optional but recommended, and that the route uses first-come, first-served standby capacity for some vehicles.
Where is Pride celebrated near Port Townsend?
The closest Pride event is Port Townsend Pride. This is the local Pride organization and event for Port Townsend; if event details shift by year, the official site is the best source for current dates and programming.
What is the typical home price in Port Townsend?
Recent market snapshots vary by source and geography. Redfin reports a Port Townsend median sale price of $554K last month, down 8.4% year over year, with median price per square foot at $364. Zillow shows a Port Townsend average home value of $633,223, up 2.7% over the past year, while the 98368 zip-code page shows a different median due to the broader zip-code footprint.
What is the difference between the Olympic Peninsula towns?
Port Townsend is the Victorian seaport at the northeast tip, defined by historic architecture, a maritime culture, and a strong arts community anchored by Centrum and Fort Worden. Port Ludlow is a planned resort community on Hood Canal with a golf course, marina, and lower-maintenance homes that draw retirees and second-home buyers. Sequim sits in the Olympic rain shadow, with a sunnier and drier microclimate, lavender farms, the Dungeness Spit, and strong value relative to Port Townsend. Port Angeles is the working port and gateway to Olympic National Park, with the Coho ferry to Victoria, BC, the largest commercial center on the peninsula, and the most affordable prices of the four.
Does Raymond Conners work across the entire Olympic Peninsula?
Yes. Raymond represents buyers and sellers across Port Townsend, Port Ludlow, Sequim, and Port Angeles. When listing a home on the Olympic Peninsula, Raymond would co-list with, or refer to, a broker he trusts to deliver the same level of quality service he provides, so clients receive strong local representation across the region.
Why work with Raymond Conners on the Olympic Peninsula?
Raymond is Managing Director and Managing Broker at The Agency Bainbridge Island. He represents buyers and sellers across the full Puget Sound and Olympic Peninsula footprint, with deep market knowledge of Port Townsend, Port Ludlow, Sequim, and Port Angeles, and access to The Agency's global network.
How Raymond reads the Olympic Peninsula
One peninsula, four towns, two counties, one shared coast.
The Olympic Peninsula is four towns that share a mountain range and a coastline, with four different value equations and four different daily rhythms. Port Townsend leads on architecture and arts; Port Ludlow on resort quiet and HOA care; Sequim on microclimate and single-level value; Port Angeles on national-park access and affordability. The right Olympic Peninsula community for any buyer depends on commute realities, ferry tolerance, microclimate preference, and whether walkability matters more than acreage. The market here moves at its own pace, and the difference between a smooth close and a difficult one often comes down to advisor preparation, shoreline and well-and-septic diligence, and steady local presence on both sides of the Hood Canal Bridge.
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This week in the community
Local events.
Week of June 22 to 28, 2026
Wed, Jun 24
Concerts on the Pier
This summer concert series features live music and a beer garden with views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Thu, Jun 25
Seattle Girls Choir Prime Voci Ensemble Concert
The premier ensemble of the Seattle Girls Choir performs a special send-off concert at Trinity United Methodist Church.
Fri, Jun 26 to 28
Sand and Sawdust Festival
This annual festival in Ocean Shores features sand sculpting and professional chainsaw wood carving.
Fri, Jun 26
Port Townsend Farmers Market
This local market features agricultural products and artisan goods from the Jefferson County community.
Sat, Jun 27
Sequim Farmers and Artisans Market
Local farmers and artisans gather to offer fresh produce and handcrafted items in Sequim.
Sat, Jun 27
Port Angeles Farmers Market
This year-round market features local food and handmade crafts at the Gateway Transit Center Pavilion.
Sat, Jun 27
Belfair Saturday Market
A weekly Saturday market featuring local vendors at Belfair Elementary. The event repeats weekly through late September.
Tue, Jun 23 to Sat, Jun 27
Gail Mclain Art Exhibit
The gallery features jewelry, copper work, and colored pencil art by Gail Mclain. The exhibit is open Tuesdays through Saturdays throughout the month.
Fri, Jun 26
The Port Townsend Adventure Quest
Participants engage in a self-guided scavenger hunt to discover local landmarks and history throughout Port Townsend.
Event details, times, and venues are compiled from public sources linked above. Confirm with the event organizer before traveling. Inclusion is not an endorsement.