Neighborhood Profile

Poulsbo

Neighborhood

Highlights

Average Sale Price
$733,000
Price Range
$250K-2.6M
Avg. Price/Sq.Ft
$323/Sq. Ft.

In the 1880s, a small group of Norwegian immigrants led by Jorgen Eliason happened upon a piece of Washington land so rich and beautiful, it reminded them of their own homeland in Norway. It was a verdant valley nestled between two snow-capped mountain ranges, the Olympics and the Cascades, with water lapping at its shores from a bay that on calm mornings reflected the blue sky like an exquisite looking glass. The immigrants, who missed the fjords of Norway with heartbreaking intensity, immediately claimed the land as their own and eventually founded a small town.

This town, Poulsbo, or “Little Norway” I as it is known around the world, was molded in the image of the immigrants’ mother-country. Through the years, its residents have remained proud of their heritage and Poulsbo has become a regional tourist destination where old-world charm meets Scandinavian sophistication. Although Poulsbo is a fascinating place to visit, the nearly 10,000 residents of the town all agree: it is an even better place to live.

Although Poulsbo is surrounded by gorgeous natural beauty, the town itself is also a beautiful sight to behold. This is apparent in the picturesque downtown core most of all, where rosemaled storefronts mix with historic murals and blooming flowers. A walk down the main streets of Poulsbo showcases the best of what the town has to offer, from Scandinavian-themed shops and restaurants, to heritage exhibits, to calming green space tucked here and there among the buildings. It is a town filled with interesting gift shops and delicious bakeries. The scent of baked goods permeates the streets.

The beauty and small-town feel of Poulsbo have made it a great local destination, but its focus on Norwegian culture has made it famous world-wide. Indeed, Poulsbo is to Norway as Leavenworth, Washington, is to Germany. Norwegian culture is served up everywhere in town, from local restaurants to annual events like the Sons of Norway Lutefisk Dinner and Viking Fest.

Although the old-world town is proud of its Norwegian heritage, it is also a hotbed of Scandinavian and European sophistication. Sprinkled among its charming shops are trendy restaurants serving delicious food from around Europe, lovely wine stops, beautiful cafes, and several pubs featuring award-winning local micro-brews. Poulsbo is a place where even the pickiest foodies are satisfied with steaming hot spaetzle, Swedish meatballs, and Norwegian lefse.

The diversity of food available in Poulsbo is mirrored by the diversity of its residents. The town is a mixture of blue-collar and white-collar residents, many of whom enjoy an 18-mile ferry boat commute to work in Seattle and other surrounding eastern cities. Many Poulsbo residents also commute to nearby Bremerton for work at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, or to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor.

Poulsbo is a popular place to live for many military families because of its small-town feel, low crime rate, great schools, and full line-up of year-around events. It’s also regarded as an excellent stepping-off point for adventures around the Kitsap Peninsula. Many residents enjoy weekend trips to Bainbridge Island and Vashon Island. Poulsbo is also a gateway for trips to the coast, including Victoria, B.C., and the Olympic National Park. For urban adventures, Bellevue and Seattle are just a short ferry ride away.

Top Walk Scores®

Living in a neighborhood with a top Walk Score® is more than a sidewalk-lined street. When your favorite coffee shop is just around the corner, the grocery store is nearby when you run out of milk, and on a sunny day you can skip your way to the park – you’ve found yourself a walkable neighborhood....

Waterfront

For some, the call to live life at water's edge is undeniable: The sunshine reflecting upon the water’s surface, boats or ferries passing by, birds soaring overhead, the glimmer of a wavy sunset. From boating and beachcombing to kayaking and birdwatching—find these activities along the shoreline....

Island Living

Calling an island your home often means your living among a tight-knit group of neighbors. Among Washington's island paradises, communities bond in their way of living, whether they're there for a place of retreat, providing seclusion and a tranquil refuge, or for those looking to indulge in the waterfront...

Poulsbo

Neighborhood Lifestyle

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Poulsbo Listings

$4,200,000
19660 10th Avenue NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
  • 0.94 Acres
Listed Courtesy of Northwest MLS
$3,000,000
0 Jensen Way NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
  • 2.2 Acres
Listed Courtesy of Northwest MLS
Pending
$2,575,000
14200 Sandy Hook Road NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
  • 3 Beds
  • 4.00 Baths
  • 5,560 Sq. Ft.
Listing Courtesy of Realogics Sotheby's International Realty
Pending
$2,250,000
0 Johnson Road NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
  • 25.18 Acres
Listed Courtesy of Northwest MLS
Pending
$2,150,000
5801 NE Minder Road
Poulsbo, WA 98370
  • 1.43 Acres
Listed Courtesy of Northwest MLS
Price Reduced
$1,750,000
20307 Viking Avenue NW
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Listed Courtesy of Northwest MLS
$3,000
450 NW Nesvik Way
Poulsbo, WA 98370
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.50 Baths
  • 1,913 Sq. Ft.
Listed Courtesy of Northwest MLS
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$2,800
2044 NE Laurie Vei Loop
Poulsbo, WA 98370
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.00 Baths
  • 2,350 Sq. Ft.
Listed Courtesy of Northwest MLS
$2,350
22295 Dauntless Dr NW
Poulsbo, WA 98370
  • 2 Beds
  • 2.00 Baths
  • 1,089 Sq. Ft.
Listed Courtesy of Northwest MLS
$1,895
22295 Dauntless Dr NW
Poulsbo, WA 98370
  • 1 Bed
  • 1.00 Baths
  • 760 Sq. Ft.
Listed Courtesy of Northwest MLS
$1,850
19802 3rd Ave NW #C35
Poulsbo, WA 98370
  • 2 Beds
  • 1.00 Baths
  • 888 Sq. Ft.
Listed Courtesy of Northwest MLS
$500
19660 10th Avenue NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
  • 4.00 Baths
  • 10,800 Sq. Ft.
Listed Courtesy of Northwest MLS
Sold
$3,500,000
16591 Lemolo Shore Drive NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
  • 3 Beds
  • 4.00 Baths
  • 3,450 Sq. Ft.
Listed Courtesy of Northwest MLS
Sold
$3,300,000
25875 Canyon Road NW
Poulsbo, WA 98370
  • 3 Beds
  • 3.50 Baths
  • 4,955 Sq. Ft.
Listed Courtesy of Northwest MLS
Sold
$3,248,000
5330 NE See Forever Lane
Poulsbo, WA 98370
  • 4 Beds
  • 5.25 Baths
  • 6,074 Sq. Ft.
Listed Courtesy of Northwest MLS
Sold
$2,835,000
49 NE Torval Canyon Rd
Poulsbo, WA 98370
  • 14,764 Sq. Ft.
Listed Courtesy of Northwest MLS
Sold
$2,800,000
25875 Canyon Road NW
Poulsbo, WA 98370
  • 3 Beds
  • 3.50 Baths
  • 4,955 Sq. Ft.
Listing Courtesy of Realogics Sotheby's International Realty Represented Seller
Sold
$2,800,000
17304 Lemolo Shore Drive NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.75 Baths
  • 3,601 Sq. Ft.
Listed Courtesy of Northwest MLS

Location

Poulsbo, Washington United States
Poulsbo

Community Info

Poulsbo News

2023 Forecast Report

Markets that Matter | Poulsbo

  • Feb 26, 2023
  • By RSIR Staff

This article first appeared in Realogics Sotheby's International Realty's 2023 Forecast Report. To get your digital or print...

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A Real Estate Chain Reaction

  • Oct 29, 2021
  • By RSIR Staff

Three years ago, a couple purchased a beautiful waterfront penthouse under the advisement of Marianne Francis. Six Sotheby’s...

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