Less than 150k at the Beach? Yes!

I am highlighting two properties this time that represent great opportunities on the Long Beach Peninsula. First, take a look at this little charming cottage. Is this not the quintessential American beach house? This one has 868 square feet with 2 beds and 1 bath. It is about a 1/3 mile from the beach. It is listed a mere $127,500. It is really cute on the inside as well. This is not a poor condition property. This little charmer could be a permanent residence, rental or vacation home. This home is a short one block stroll to the market/deli. 

I also found this top floor condo that is right on the beach! This unit is 2 beds and 1,5 baths with 965 square feet and ocean views. It is listed at just $139,500. I have featured units in this complex in the past. This would make a great vacation rental. The complex has all the amenities a vacationer would want! This facility is located in Long Beach and is close to shopping and did I mention, it is on the beachfront?

So check out these great opportunities at the coast, or just come out and watch the storms roll in.

Autumn at the Coast

Autumn is a beautiful time of year. At the coast the weather can be very mild during the fall months. Sometimes warmer and more pleasant than the inland areas of Portland and Vancouver. Although the brilliant fall foliage is more muted at the coast the weather is not. This can be a great time to enjoy mild or cool sunny days walking the beach or wonderful nights watching those first fall storms bring fury to the shoreline.

This weekend the Peninsula Fall arts show will bring artists and fans alike to the coast you can read more on the Long Beach website here.

The following weekend brings the 30th annual Water Music Festival so you can enjoy wonderful music at intimate venues. More information here.

October will also bring the 'Cranberrian Fair', Oktoberfest and One world Kite Celebration. There is much to do and see at the coast.

Enjoy.

Ocean Front under 200k? Believe it!

I was wandering about on the multiple listing service and stumbled upon this interesting and fantastic property. It is a lovely 1930s cottage with a two bedrooms and a bath. The living area totals 728 square feet. It is an absolutely charming little house that appears to have been very well kept.

The strange thing about this house however is the property on which it sits. The home sits on a 1.5 acre lot that is only 40 feet wide. Barely wide enough for the house. The lot extends more than 1600 feet to the beach. This is true beach front property.

The pink colored lot is the lot and house for sale, from Pacific, County Mapsifter

Like the headline says, this home is under $200k; in fact it is listed for just $189,900. Sure it is just a cottage but it is a tidy little house and it has beach front access! Sure it's only 40 feet of beach front but it's still beachfront! This house is in the city of Long Beach, Washington. It is very close to the Columbia River, Ilwaco, WA Astoria, OR. This is not way up on the peninsula. Long Beach hosts a variety of events every year and has a charming, classic American beach town setting.

I never cease to be amazed at the beach-side opportunities here in the Evergreen State. This property offers up retirees or families seeking a vacation home something they can afford from the middle class rather than the wealthy class. We have some of the best coastal living in America, and sometimes it's even a bargain!

Featured Home at the Coast

I came across this listing in my Realtor® travels recently. I really like this home. Although it is located in Ocean Park, on the Long Beach Peninsula; it faces east and has a view of the Willapa Bay rather than the Ocean. It is still only a mile from the beaches of the mighty Pacific.

What really catches my eye on this property is the very lush and quintessentially Northwest ambiance on the three acres of ground. Ferns and trees, very nice! This home offers a complete Northwest experience and the coastal beach living. It has it all.

The home has two bedrooms and two baths spread out over 2012 square feet of living space, all on one level. It is listed for sale at $495,000. This home is comfortable and luxurious yet has a semi-rustic lodge type feel as well. A nice place to retire too or to play at!

Come enjoy the Coastal Living.

Coast Stays Cool

Yesterday was hot and sticky in the metro Portland/Vancouver area with temps buzzing around a hundred degrees and humid conditions. Today will be a little better but still a touch uncomfortable. Meanwhile at the coast things are much cooler. Sure there might be a few sprinkles and maybe even a shower or two, but the temps will stay very comfortable in the mid sixties. Coastal living has its perks.

One of the attractions to living at the coast is the very temperate climate. The weather really doesn't fluctuate that much on temperature. You get long steady streams of mild weather that you can count on. Sure it can be breezy and wet, but it is dependable. In fact the forecast for the next ten days is mid sixties by day and mid fifties by night. Go ahead, set your watch.

The lifestyle is lazy and comfortable and who doesn't like that; at least once in awhile. Out at the coast life is just better. Come on out for a visit and hey, why not buy a house while you're at it :)

Upscale Coastal Living

I came across this listing today in the RMLS for a property in Ocean Park. This is a fabulous 3400 plus SF home is situated on a large 15,000 foot lot with stunning views of the beach and the mighty Pacific Ocean. This is grand coastal living with spacious accommodations and beach access.

I love featuring properties at the coast. I have shown some affordable condos and mobile homes within in a couple of blocks of the beach at less than $125k. Every now and again it's nice to dream big.

This modern style cape cod has all the beach charm without giving up the metro amenities. The listing is priced at $699k and that would be a decent price for house this big in a garden variety neighborhood in Portland or Vancouver. This one is on the beach however and that makes the price amazing.

I would love to be able to enjoy the fabulous Long Beach Peninsula in this fantastic home and I am sure you would too. Today it is toasty warm in Vancouver with the mercury teasing the 90 mark. meanwhile it is a gorgeous sunny day with a nice cool 65 on the thermometer.

 So get out to the coast and soak up some summer weather at the beach. Poke around at some real estate while you are there. Who knows, maybe your dream property is waiting for you. You never know and your won't find out till you take a ride west.

Enjoy.

Featured Coastal Home

Every once in a while I like to post a listed house that is active out on the coast. I have found this property in in Ocean Park for just $250,000. This home is 5 blocks from the beach and features more than 1700 square feet of living space.

Coastal living in Washington state is affordable and fabulous. Imagine taking a stroll along the beach with the mighty Pacific Ocean crashing against the sand.

This fantastic property was built in 1995 and is in great shape. This house would be this price in the 'Couv' in a garden variety neighborhood. This is the beach my friends, the beach! I love the Washington Coast.