Homes~Land December 2013

DECEMBER 2013

Serving Clallam & Jefferson Counties presented by

HAMPTONS MEETS NW

SEQUIM

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Windermere Real Estate

Quint Boe

460-1909

Jennifer Holcomb

460-3831

Windermere Real Estate/Port Angeles

Terry Neske

457-0456

711 East Front St. • Port Angeles, WA 98362 • (360) 457-0456 • (800) 786-1456

Helga Filler

461-0538

Clean and ready to go! Home has Extensively remodeled home Fantastic view of the Olympic Mtns. Southern sun adorns this

Doc Reiss

Harriet Reyenga

Clarice Arakawa

Jennifer Felton

461-0613

460-4741

newer floor coverings, updated bathroom, and appliances. Mountain views and detached garage with a heated work/ hobby room and carport. Fenced back yard. Home sits across from Elks play field and has been a great rental for many years.

272369 $97,500

460-8222

fenced homestead. 3 bd, 2 ba 1536 sq ft rambler has new metal roof, all new vinyl windows except slider, new dishwasher, refrigerator, trash compactor & hot water heater. Wireless driveway monitor system. Huge barn plus 2160 sq ft 5 bay equipment building/ carport, 1728 sq ft shop, 720 sq ft. garage and several outbuildings.

Bring the animals, plenty of room to roam on 17.25 acres.

272321 $510,000

460-8759

There's a total of 7 units on 2.03 acres. This Great home with water view and room for everyone. Open Very nice well maintained rambler with new carpets, vaulted

is 2BR, 2BA, livingroom with propane fireplace & concept living room, kitchen, & dining with hardwood floors along with tile ceiling great room, spacious kitchen loaded with storage & lots of counter 460-9513 unit large picture window from which to enjoy the mountain counters. Back door leads out to covered deck and a step down open deck. space, roomy bedrooms, & a laundry room full of cabinets. The yard is low view. An over sized garage provides extra room for a shop. The condo fee of $500 a quarter includes the community well, septic, exterior lawn/landscape maintenance, & insurance.lot of house for any buyer!

272246 $147,000

Thelma Durham

within walking of all city amenities.

Home is currently set up with 2 bd 1 ba mother-in-law unit and 2 bd 1 ba home above. Has been rented separately in the past. Could also be a great 4 bd. 2 ba home with wetbar etc. in family.

272346 ONLY $165,000

New roof year ago. Guest & master bath updated with tile counters & newer floors. 3BR, 2BA on upper level along with kitchen, living room, & dining.

Main floor has the entry, large family room with bar, 4th bedroom, utility room, 3/4 bath, & a storage 272373 $239,000

maintenance landscaping. The great room is bathed in light by all the southern picture windows. Close to downtown Sequim and not far from the big box stores.common areas. This is a condo association so the seller could build on smaller lots. 2 assigned parking spaces.

272329 $247,500

Holly Coburn

461-7633

1 Acre & 1 Level in Sequim: Lovely 3 Bed, 2 bath Strait & Mt. Baker Views You'll love this well Great starter or rental home with a Mountain view. Southern exposure patio, kept 2 bed, 2 bath home in a quiet 55+ park on the investment. A lot of square footage Kelly Johnson

477-5876

Michaelle Barnard

461-2153

Paul Beck

461-0644

raised garden beds plus an established orchard . 1,380 sq ft garage w/work shop. Plenty of room to park an RV or boat. The master suite features a walk-in closet & a spacious bathroom with jetted tub, separate shower and double sinks. Mature landscaping for privacy.

272307 $299,000

east side of town. View Vista Park allows one small pet with park approval. The space rent is $342 a month and includes water, septic and garbage. There is also RV or boat storage available for $20 a month.

All appliances included. 1 car carport & garden shed 272303 $25,000

for the price. Three bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths plus living room with wood burning insert. Nice size family room.

Central location only blocks away from shopping, library and schools.

272288 $129,000

Alan Barnard

461-0175

Debra Haller

477-7669

Charming Bungalow in 11+ acres waterfront property located west of Port Angeles Lovely 2.43 acres that is parked out and ready to go. PUD power and nice central Port Angeles (Whiskey Creek Beach) on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Approximately phone to property. Dry Creek water share needed. Very nice neighborhood location. Short distance to 1,571 frontage feet & 300 feet includes tidelands. There is also a boat with paved road and CC&R's to protect your investment. Close to town college and hospital. Home launch & breakwater. 1 main residence, guest cottage, 4 beach front too. Owner will carry contract with minimum 20% down and terms & recently painted interior, cabins, 1 water view cabin and approximately 13 RV spots. Rural conditions acceptable to Seller.dining. Main floor has the entry, large new carpet, and new stairs Neighborhood Commercial Zoning allows for many uses including RV family room with bar, 4th bedroom, utility room, 3/4 bath, & storage Parks, Lodges, Campgrounds, Residential Dwellings, etc. to 2nd story deck.

272330

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$129,900 272218

$1,600,000 272214

$99,000

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237894 HWY 101 WEST, ML#260260 3 BR/2BA Large home & 20 acres! Perfect for horses! ......................SOLD $275,000 Ext.5051 1128 E. 3RD ST., ML#271620 3 BR/1266 SF- light/bright, fenced & 2 car garage, GREAT BUY! .............. REDUCED $144,900 Ext.6201 307 MT. PLEASANT, ML#271839, 3 BR, 1 BA, 6.48 acres, secret gardens, mountain views ...............................$269,000 Ext.8391 220 W. 3RD STREET, ML#263587 3br/2ba, 1549SF, charming & comfortable, fenced landscaped .................. $179,900 Ext. 5871 281 Hidden Valley Road, ML#271029 Unobstructed Mtn. Views, 3+ Br, 2.5 Ba, 2500 SF .................... REDUCED $499,950 Ext. 2901 204 W. 5TH STREET, MULTI FAMILY ML#263724 Home, Duplex & Fourplex ................................ PRICED TO SELL $379,900 Ext. 2041 1108 E. 8TH ST.,ML#270577 2BR/1BA, SW view, multi story, 2 det.garage + unfin bsmt ..................... REDUCED $139,900 Ext.5771 909 W. 8TH ST., ML#270540 1BR/BA, built 1919,650SF, starter- investment, SW/Mtn Views ................. REDUCED $55,000 Ext.5401 4425 S. Doss Road, ML# 270717 Privacy, just outside City, 3BR/2BA clean & tidy home. Updated 2009......... $279,900 Ext. 4251 2306 Kitchen Dick Road, Sequim ML#271757 3BR/2.5BA, Mtn View*Fenced*Great Place! ........................... $289,900 Ext. 7570 142 Southridge Rd., ML#270717, 3BR/2BA, Real log home inside & out, 5 acres, spectacular ............ REDUCED $319,900 Ext. 9481 880 Beckett Point, ML#270323, BEACHFRONT property, new completed cabin- Pt. Townsend ...................... $195,000 Ext. 6431 1813 E. 4th St., ML#271929, Stunning Spacious Home! Finished basement, mtn. view, updated ............ SOLD $265,000 Ext. 9291 1142 E. Craig Ave, ML#272023, Great 3 BR, 1 BA, starter, updated, well maintained rambler, double .... PENDING$126,500 Ext. 1361 471 Kemp Street, ML#270759, 2/1 Residential or home occupation, move in ready, att/det garages............ $124,900 Ext. 7591 4609 S. Doss Rd., ML#271496, 3/2 Home on 17. 33 acres, unobstructed mountain view, what a place........... $395,000 Ext. 4961 2569 East Beach Rd., ML#272103, 3/2 Approx. 100’ low bank waterfront, easy access, detached garage/shop...$1,100,000 Ext. 1031 20 Montrose Place, ML# 272086, Open waterview, quality sound built home. 3beds 3 baths .............PENDING $200,000 Ext. 2081 43 Morse Lane, ML#271570, 4 Seasons-Private 3BR/2BA updated in 2011, Lg master suite ........................... $194,995 Ext. 7981 1203 E. 7th St., ML#272355, 5 BR/4 BA graciously spacious home. Includes SW views ............................. NEW $349,950 Ext. 3551 43 N. Hemlock Lane, ML#272073, 2BR super clean country feeling home. New roof fenced yard. .................................................... $89,900 42 Bayview Park Lane, ML#272124, , 4 Seasons-Private 3BR/2BA updated in 2011, Lg master suite............................................$220,000 342 Billy Smith Road, ML# 272066, Spacious home with superlative views of majestic Olympic Mountains on 2.44 acres. ...........$269,000 663 S. Bagley Creek, ML#271808, Older Farmhouse, 2BR/ built 1936 on 19.51 acres. .....................................................................$289,000 173 Pleasant Meadows Lane, ML#272283-stunning Northwest contemporary designed home, 10 acres, magnificent. .............$549,000

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Windermere Real Estate SHERYL PAYSENO BURLEY

360.460.9363

Windermere Real Estate / Sequim East

www.allaboutsequimwa.com sheryl@olypen.com

842 E. Washington St., Sequim, WA 98382

New Listing

JUST LIKE NEW IN PARKWOOD!!! New kitchen cabinets, counter tops, appliances, flooring, windows, sliding door, roof...even the kitchen sink. 2 BR, 2BA , 2 car garage. Space rent includes water, septic, clubhouse with indoor spa, sauna, library, kitchen, big screen tv, billiards, table tennis, garden with water feature, common areas, trail, etc.

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#272387/565592

KISS YOUR HASSLES GOODBYE! Choose pure convenience DUNGENESS MEADOWS & security at Clasen Cove, a senior residence Co-op featuring low monthly 1692 SF, 3 BR, 2 BA, expenses, clubhouse, & real sense of community. Well maintained, open floor fantastic storage room plan, 1894 sq ft, air conditioning, Murphy bed, hardwood floors, electric awning. & garage cabinets #272241/557036

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PR I VAC Y, AC R E AG E , MOVE-IN READY HOME Built in 2007 w/ 1786 SF, 3 BR, 2 BA, 2.5 acres. Irrigation water. #271222/495678

$299,900

WONDERFUL COUNTRY PROPERTY CLOSE TO SEQUIM! Rambler, two master suites, 3rd bedroom, formal dining room, kitchen nook, living room, family room, 3 car & 1 car garage / shop, shed, fruit trees, garden, mountain view. #271880/532198 $375,000

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VACATION AT HOME Sequim Bay SIGHTS & SOUNDS OF THE SEA. Panoramic views and oversized waterfront home with 3 BR, 2 BA PLUS 27 x 35 lot. Lots of windows - spacious kitchen with island, eating nook, dining room, family garage, view of John Wayne Marina.

THIS HOME WILL NOT DISAPPOINT YOU! Gourmet kitchen with Bleimeister cabinets, granite, hardwood, pantry. Great open floor plan. Luxurious master with sitting room with cozy fireplace & library. Panoramic mountain views, large deck, detached garage/shop. #272048/542780

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Cattle ranch or horse ranch or retreat or artist’s studio. 25 BEDROOM + DEN SUNLAND TOWNHOUSE Perfect home for acres with WOW water view, entertaining or relaxing. Close to golf course. Worry-free exterior maintenance home, barn. & landscaping cared for by HOA. Community pool, tennis courts, beach, & more.

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room, living room, sunroom, large master & en-suite. Community beach & boat ramp. #271679/519124 $425,000

DESIGNED WITH DISTINCTION! Newly built in 2007, hardwood floors, tray ceilings, dual master suites, heat pump, den just off of entry, granite kitchen countertops & stainless steel appliances, wainscoting, propane fireplace with stone surround, built-in entertainment center with concealed speaker area, exterior access to walk-in storage area under house, automatic irrigation/drip system. www.1502foxhollowroad.com

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John L. Scott Real Estate

Bill Humphrey Managing Broker

(360) 460-2400 (360) 683-4131 Ext. 138 billhumphrey@olypen.com

1190 E. Washington St. Sequim

From the cover

www.johnlscott.com/76954 HAMPTONS MEETS NW! Elegant no-bank waterfront home offering exquisite details throughout. Situated on 5 tranquil acres, this residence offers 360 degree views of the Strait, Victoria, Dungeness Lighthouse, Mt. Baker, & the Olympic Mountains. Please visit the virtual tour at www.tourfactory.com/786334 $1,280,000

www.johnlscott.com/35481

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ARCHITECTURALLY APPEALING Outstanding waterviews! Quality and pride in this vintage 70’s French Country home with substantial updates. Master en-suite with sun deck and additional bedrooms are incredible.

Family friendly neighborhood, take walks, enjoy the sunrises and sunsets. So much to offer including a separate rental cottage. #270971 $439,500

WELL CRAFTED QUALITY built 3 BR, 2 BA home by Ron Tisdale. Large spacious rooms. Rich woods accentuate the great room. Sumptuous separated master suite with relaxing spa bath. Lovely yards & spectacular sunsets on the Olympics. #263594 $319,000

www.johnlscott.com/58645 EXQUISITE HOME OF STUNNING CRAFTSMANSHIP

Private 5 acre lot with beautiful grounds. Rich woods accompanied with slab granite counters, custom tile work, & high end appliances throughout this spacious abode.

Gourmet kitchen, large Spa-like master bath, 3 car garage and much more. 3bd, 2.5ba #271568 $575,000

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UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY to finish a property. Septic in, water system. 2 BR, 2 BA on property yet to finish. Most of all work done. Finishing can be done by you. Make offer on this unique property. Excellent value. See the possibilities #271000 $96,000

WATER VIEW RARITY 5 ACRE PROPERTY This shortplatted property is overlooking Sequim Bay, with great views of Mt. Baker. Beautiful, treed yet close-in water view property. Fantastic opportunity to have a live in while building your dream home. #240038 $349,000

PRIVATE PROPERTY WITH CREEK FRONTAGE! Great parcel to build your dream home near town, yet in a private tranquil setting. This property has 2 levels - One level acre above to build your home & 2 acres below that fronts Spring Creek where you can do some fishing & enjoy the great outdoors. #250547 $147,000

www.johnlscott.com/76954 HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER POND LANE maintained senior community 55+ in Parkwood. Features 2 plus acres of fertile lovely property. a wood stove and electric heat pump as well as a storage/ Make offer on this great property work shed. Home has internet connection available. Covered and area. #271692 $125,000

www.johnlscott.com/90047 REMARKABLE SETTING Recently cleaned up bank owned property. Large spacious 4 BR, 2 BA home with land for growth. Light and bright. #271540 $160,000

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Managing Moisture in Your Home

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NORTH PENINSULA BUILDING

By Garret DelaBarre, DelaBarre Construction President, North Peninsula Building Association

A S S O C I AT I O N

Managing moisture in and around your home is one of the most important things you can do to ensure its longevity, make it comfortable to live in, and prevent damage to its contents.

The National Association of Home Builders’ MyHome Press has published a handbook for home owners, “Home Maintenance Made Easy,” and the excerpt below contains helpful advice on how to control your home’s moisture.

New high performance homes incorporate the latest building science principles to control temperature and humidity, maintain indoor air quality and increase energy efficiency. Although your home may not include all of the latest air-sealing, ventilation, and moisturemanagement technology, you will be more comfortable in your home and it will last longer if you do everything possible to manage moisture.

This includes replacing filters, controlling humidity, and—when outside air is cool and dry—allowing fresh air into your home.

Humidity Keeping indoor humidity in the recommended range of 30%-60%, as well as introducing fresh air into the home, can improve indoor environmental quality. When relative humidity is too low, your eyes and skin get dry, asthma and allergies flare up, and wood furniture and floors shrink and crack. Excess humidity can breed mold, pests, and rot. Too-humid air is more likely to cause heatstroke, heat exhaustion, headaches, and dehydration.

Your kitchen, bathrooms and laundry room—all areas that generate excessive moisture—may have exhaust fans. Use these fans to eliminate excess moisture and odors. Clean them at least every 5 years for those that don’t need lubrication, and every year for those that do. Check for dust and lint buildup around the dampers, blades, and intake grill.

Basements As with all other parts of your house, basement walls are not waterproof, and a perfectly dry basement may have wet walls during the summer because of condensation that forms when warm moist air hits a cold surface.

Before making expensive structural repairs to correct wet wall conditions, thoroughly check your drainage system. Repairing or adjusting downspouts or gutters will help to carry surface water away from foundation walls. Ideally, the downspout will end 6’-10’ from the house.

If the ground outside your basement slopes toward the wall, pack and bank up soil so water will drain away. Avoid playing shrubbery within 3’ of the foundation. Never water your plants towards the foundation.

Mildew Even in climate-controlled homes, mildew (another name for mold) can appear in areas of high humidity, such as bathrooms and laundry rooms. You can take positive steps to reduce or eliminate mold growth by lowering humidity.

Vent clothes dryers to the outdoors. Ventilate rooms, particularly kitchens and bathrooms, by opening the windows, using exhaust fans, or running the air conditioner or a dehumidifier to remove excess moisture in the air.

Promptly clean up spills, condensation, and other sources of moisture. Thoroughly dry any wet surfaces or material. Do not let piles of wet towels or clothing stand in the home.

Regular vacuuming and cleaning will also help reduce spore levels. If you notice mold or mildew developing, depending on the surface, you can scrub the affected area with a commercial mixture of trisodium phosphate or a commercial cleaner like Jomax and bleach.

For more home maintenance advice, contact the North Peninsula Building Association at npba.info or call (360) 452-8160 for a reputable contractor in our area.

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ML#271234

Spacious 3 BR, 4 BA home w/2 master suites, 2737 SF. Lg. greatroom plus 2008 Site Built Home. GREAT Olympic Mountain View & a little Water View One owner home with terrific salt water and Mt Baker views.

648 SF, 2-car att. garage + 1152 SF det. shop w/2nd laundry, guest/bonus too. Beautiful interior! Fully fenced 1.25 ac w/irrigation rights for gardening This home also features a 40’ RV garage, and a huge or animals. 578sf attached garage & 384sf detached shop too! $319K heated workshop. $339K room & full BA. Fenced backyard. Plenty of parking for RV or Boat! $425K

WATER FRONT

LAKE FRONT 4.65 Acres of Tranquility in Happy Valley - 4 BR, 3.5 BA, over 4000 SF, stone counters, solid hardwood & stone flooring.

5 bay garage & lg. workshop w/woodstove, stately brick fireplaces, gourmet kitchen. $535K ML#271165

Exceptional Water Front location by JW Marina. Home + 2 bdrm guest home on 1.78ac w/ 100’ of WF. Graceful home offers Peaceful waterfront and custom/detailed interior. $999,999 ML#271223

230’ of Lake Sutherland Frontage. Perched on 2.25 acre parcel at north side of Hwy 101 overlooking the lake. $325K ML#272015

In SunLand Golf community! Spacious split level home w/low rise steps. Updated Kitchen, Bath, Laundry & Family room with New Flooring too! $226K ML#272317

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HO L I D A Y

HOME S NO PARK FEES ACREAGE HOME

JUST LISTED Dream Home on 3.39 acres, stunning 3 bedroom, 3 car garage, over 2500 sq. ft. custom stone over hardi plank, 2 ht water tanks, 220 in garage, gourmet kitchen, family room, bonus room off master.

A must see only $239K ML#272198

Own your home & lot on this cul-de-sac of 55+ housing. Quiet area in-town near shopping, banking and medical. 2006 3bdrm Energy Star Home w/2 car garage. $159K ML#272036

Sweet as Candy - ‘LAND’ ATTERBERRY ACREAGE! 15+ac development prop $325K

Beautiful Craftsman Home! 4 bedroom 3.5 bath Cottage in Cert. Green Community with views! Close to Sequim with many community/HOA amenities. Call for more info. $299K

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LOST MOUNTAIN RD ACRES 9+ acres w/Strait Views! $225K VINE MAPLE - 5 ACRES Well & Utilities are in! $125K

ML#272220

BIG SPACIOUS quality home. Right in town, lots of built-ins and a great floor plan. Priced to sell $79,900 ML#271830

2 Bd triple wide in Parkwood 55+ 1696 sq ft. corner lot, vaulted ceilings, 2 car garage, craft room, huge master with sitting room and sliders to deck, expansive storage and gourmet kitchen. $64K

ML#272274

P A R K S

WATER VIEW - Diamond Pt Septic & all Utilities in! $95K MAINS FARM LOT

Great Views. Ready to build. $95K

Perfect 3 bd, 2 bath, backs to greenbelt, covered porch and 2 car garage. Come see! $72,500 ML#270592

TOWNSHIP LINE RD - 5 ACRES Private Easement Entry $89K GRIFFITH FARM RD - ACRE Level & close to town! $54K YAKOBI LOTS - DIAMOND PT 3 Lots For Sale 39K-47,500

Clean double-wide w/attractive, updated floor plan in Lazy Acres.

New wood cabinets, newer appliances, long carport & handi-ramp to front porch. Gardening space & brick patio too! $30,500

DUNGENESS MEADOWS LOT with Seller Financing! $35K

We Wish You and Yours a Happy Holiday Season and a Very Blessed New Year.

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Peter Black

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683.6564 • dick@sequim.com

Marguerite Glover

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Clarence Glover

683.3705 • bud@sequim.com

Tom Blore

683.7814 • tom@sequim.com

317 E. Washington St. • Sequim, WA 98382-3488 • 800-962-7307 • 683-4116 • For Complete Listings: www. Sequim.com

Sunrise Meadows Beautiful 1/3 acre mountain view building lots available in this upscale subdivision with strong CCR's to protect the integrity of the community. Over 20 lots to choose from with lots starting at $75,000 ML#270883

Motivated seller!

Private deep water dock

Custom Brick Home

Beautiful 3300 SF home on 2.76 acres w/ great mountain views and a 2400 SF RV/shop. Large kitchen w/ granite counter top & tile flooring. Vaulted wood ceiling and exposed beams. Attached 3-car garage, plus detached 2400 SF RV garage.

ML# 261884 $435,000

Unique home with fantastic views of the Strait & San Juan Islands.

Upgraded kitchen w/Granite counter tops, GE high performance stainless appliances, hardwood flooring, MBR on the main level, second BR & BA plus an upper level loft, guest apartment, rec room and storage rooms on lower level. ML# 263753 $895,000

Beautiful 4400 sqft custom brick home in Sunland. This well insulated home features Anderson 400 series windows and air lock style entry. The interior features a kitchen w/island & breakfast bar, formal dining room w/coffered ceiling, large living & family rooms with brick fireplaces, master suite with his & hers baths & Closets ML# 272074 $645,000

Water View

Home With Guest Apartment

Sweeping Water View

Custom 3 BR, 3 BA home. Great views of Discovery Bay. Hardwood floors in the living area, vaulted ceiling in the LR, walls of windows, water views, tile counters & oak cabinets, master suite has a soaking tub, double sinks & double walk-in closets, deck with hottub. Great outdoor entertainment area with fire pit. ML# 271265 $310,000

Beautiful single story home not far from Carrie Blake Park.

Skylights in kitchen & bath. 3 Br. 2 full Ba, living room w/fireplace, dining room, den, private patio, plus studio apartment with 3/4 ba., kitchen & separate entrance. Great in town location with easy access to downtown. ML# 271760 $245,500

This well maintained 2288 sqft home offers great views of the Strait, Protection Island, Discovery Bay, & Mt. Baker from the large living area w/ wrap around deck. Features include wood-sashed windows, old growth Cedar siding, plenty of skylights, entrance ramp, plus a large lot w/ kiwis, pears, apples, berries, & RV parking pad with hook-up. ML# 271837 $315,000

DUPLEX

Water & Mt. Baker Views

Unique Property

Well maintained duplex condo unit with great mountain views located on the edge of Sequim city limits with easy access to Sequim and Port Angeles. Each unit has 1092 sqft with 2br, 2ba, and a 1 car garage. ML# 270867 $235,000

Views of the Strait, Mt. Baker, & San Juan islands. A large pasture is yours on this 1852 SF, 2 BR, 2 BA home. Features include new flooring, corian counters, propane fireplace in the living area, master w/walk-in closet & upgraded bath, attached 2-car garage, large unfinished basement, great for storage and community club house. ML# 271465 $315,000

Looking for privacy, creek, pond, great mountain view or close to the beach? This beautiful property has them all. Beautiful 1728 sqft double wide home on 6.48 acres w/Meadowbrook Creek & private pond out front along with a nice row of trees to screen views of the neighbors. Out back the Olympics show proudly in the distance.

ML# 271990 $282,000

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Lunsford Real Estate

121 Campbell St., Forks, WA

www.lunsfordrealestate.com

360-374-3141

Formerly operated as The Brightwater House this isolated acreage on the Sol Duc River would make an excellent home or operate your own Bed and Breakfast. It is currently being offered with 12 acres, however an additional 48 riverfront acres are also available. MLS 463885 $495,000

Amazing 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home on large lot just outside the City limits. Oak kitchen, large pantry, island with a sink, bonus room and office. Home has an open floor plan for easy access to all areas. Large deck with hot tub overlooks over an acre of great landscaping. A 3 Car Garage and a 24 x 36 shop with a fi nished bonus room for storage. MLS 530575 $290,000

Pride of ownership on this 7+ acres is evident as you enter the park like setting on the paved driveway. Double car garage has separate work area for your tools and hobbies.

Interior has had many upgrades over the years including windows, laminate and tile. MLS 210018 $265,000

This hidden treasure is located in the woods with a stream and small pond on over 5 acres.

There is a second home on the property that is currently rented. MLS 550029 $165,000

Enjoy the sunny exposure on this great lot with 107 feet of frontage on Lake Pleasant. Electricity to edge of property. Water share included. Access via private drive. MLS 521824 $89,000

Looking For Acreage? This 5+ acre parcel, tax #152824318030, is close to the Ocean Beaches, Bogachiel, Sol Duc and Quilayute Rivers. Power, well and a conventional septic system for a 3 bedroom is already in place. As an added bonus a concrete slab is poured and waiting for you. MLS 328547 $99,000

Sandy Schier 360-374-3141 360-640-0612

Carrol Lunsford 360-374-3141 360-640-0929

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Leith Grahn 360-640-4819 360-374-3141

Don Graftsom 360-640-0499 360-374-3141

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Blue Sky Real Estate

Ed Sumpter, 808-1712 Steve Marble, 808-2088 Mike Fuller, 477-9189 Kim Bower, 477-0654 Paul Burgess, 460-7098 Gail Sumpter, 477-9361 Jo Cummins, 460-7725

190 Priest Road Sequim, Washington 360.683.3900 www.blueskysequim.com

AFFORDABLE Well priced home in Parkwood has 2 BD, 2 BA and 1248 SF. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this property backs to a greenbelt and has a wood stove to keep you cozy.

WELL BUILT 5 BD, 3 BA home with 2410 SF provides space for everyone and their hobbies.

Lots of storage throughout. This is a 7.58 acre property in a beautiful valley, with a 100 year old barn and milk house. Fenced and cross fenced.

$42,500 Call Steve Marble (360) 808-2088

$485,000 Call Jo Cummins (360) 460-7725

271357

272172

ENJOY THE VIEW OF THE SRAITS from this nw contemporary home. 3 BD, 3 1/2 BA and 3354 SF. Hardwood floors and beautiful wood trim finish work add warmth. Hardiplank siding and a heat pump are additional features among the many on this quality house. The lower daylight basement has been rented as an apartment and would be good for housing a mother in law or can be used as additional living space. The landscaping is beautiful, the neighborhood is quiet, this is an exceptional house for the discriminating buyer. $425,000 272070 Call Steve Marble (360) 808-2088

THE PRIDE OF WORKMAN-SHIP. Granite counters with custom built cabinets through out the home, hard wood floors, tile in the bathrooms and entry way. Split floor plan master at one end with walk in closet and private deck. The other 2 bedrooms have their own bathrooms with a shower as common area. A nice propane fire place and heat pump.(propane tank included.)the grounds have a underground water system for the landscape. For entertaining you have your own private patio with rock wall. $364,500 271742 Call Mike Fuller (360) 477-9189

BEAUTIFUL HOME IN A GREAT SETTING. Convenient location for trips to Sequim or Port Angeles. Upgraded cabinets in the kitchen and bathrooms, kitchen island. Upscale windows and doors, master bath features glass block and walk-in shower. Two propane fireplaces-one in the living room and one in the “bonus” office/den. Extra large trex deck for enjoying the hottub, yard, mountain view and the privacy. The driveway entrance is long and private, bordered by flowering pear and cherry trees. Four car shop/garage $279,000 271433 Call Gail Sumpter (360) 477-9361

LODGE LIKE LOG HOME on five acres with 2 BD and 3 BA. Top line appliances, granite counters, open floor plan, a brand new two car garage are some of the many features found in this house.

The land is treed and rolling. $329,000 271331 Call Steve Marble (360) 808-2088

BEAUTIFUL HOME on the eight fairway in Sunland. 18’ vaulted ceiling in living room with clerestory windows for lots of light. Large master suite with entry area large enough for exercise area, art room or office; master suite has large walk in closet, bathroom with two sinks/vanities, corner jetted tub with view to gardens, separate shower. The living room has windows looking out to beautiful views of the fairway.

The kitchen opens to an ‘extra’ room with wood stove that could be an office or den. $259,000 270828 Call Kim Bower (360) 477-0654

NICE COMFORTABLE HOME In a convenient location in town and close to stores. Low maintenance landscaping to help make life easy. Vacant and easy to show. Extra room off living room can be used as and office, den etc. $69,900 261705 Call Ed Sumpter (360) 808-1712

AMAZING QUALITY and attention to detail in this custom home on 1.1 acres. Formal dining room, large master bedroom suite with door to private patio and hot tub. Concrete patio with water feature, large kitchen with granite countertops and stainless appliances. Attached two car garage plus detached two car garage. Plenty of storage.

Beautiful easy care landscaping really makes this a special property. $469,000 261034 Call Ed Sumpter (360) 808-1712

QUALITY CUSTOM HOME in beautiful sun meadows. Close to downtown shopping, Olympic Discovery trail and the John Wayne marina. Propane fireplace, and heat pump with electronic filter. Hickory cabinets, ceramic tile floors, skylights, walk-in closets, hardwood floors, wall to wall carpet, wood doors and trim, vaulted ceilings, and much, much more! $229,900 251365 Call Ed Sumpter (360) 808-1712

SUPER CLEAN PARKWOOD HOME has a spacious kitchen and a nice split floor plan. Dining area is off the kitchen and has a built in buffet. The master bedroom has a walk in closet and private bathroom with plenty of counter space. New carpet throughout. Easy care yard with fruit trees, river rock, enough space for a garden, and a convenient location in Parkwood.

Parkwood amenities include a clubhouse with sauna, spa, and full kitchen. $44,000 271566 Call Gail Sumpter (360) 477-9361

BEAUTIFUL ESTES BUILT home on acreage, breath taking views of the mountains and the valley. Well maintained home with all of the extras. Craftmanship throughout. Square footage does not include the wonderful finished basement. Lot’s of decking to look out over the valley, privacy abounds here. $499,000 272320 Call Kim Bower (360) 477-0654

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