These statistics are for Poulsbo, including the downtown core, from the head of Liberty Bay southeast to Ne-Si-Ka Bay, and parts north to Sawdust Hill Rd. Other parts of Poulsbo and its suburbs should have similar trends. The September median sales price for Poulsbo was $301,000, down about 8% from a year ago. The more stable three month moving average closed sale price was $291,987, about 11% lower than in September 2008. The Kitsap County 3 month moving average median price has fallen 8% over the past year. The 3 month moving average number of closed sales in Poulsbo rose 5% from a year ago. The number of closed sales is up 14% Countywide from a year ago.  September pending sales were down 7% in Poulsbo. Recall this number includes pending short sales and new construction that may not close soon. The Poulsbo listing inventory (98) is 36% lower than a year ago. The inventory turnover (total homes on the market divided by number sold last month) is 5.2 months, somewhat worse than the 4.4 months reported last month - but still very good. Poulsbo is probably still a buyers market because of the shadow inventory of homes pulled off the market in the past year without selling, but looks like it has improved recently.

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Poulsbo Real Estate - September 2009

  Median Price 3 mo Ave Price 3 mo ave Closed Sales 3 mo ave Pending Sales Inventory Turnover (months)
Sep 2009 $301,000 291,987 21 26 5.2
Aug 2009 $292,000 288,320 21 26 4.4

Sep 2008

$325,900 291,987 20 28 8.1