Port Orchard Real Estate Market
Port Orchard Housing Market Report
Port Orchard is the Puget Sound's entry-level anchor — detached homes at prices that stopped existing east of the water years ago, a foot ferry to the shipyard across Sinclair Inlet, and the Southworth boat to West Seattle on the city's east side. The market runs on first-time buyers, shipyard households, and South Kitsap acreage seekers, each shopping a different part of town.
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Adriano Tori
Designated Broker, Founder & CEO — RexMont Real Estate · WA Lic. #27660
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As of September 2026, the median listing price in Port Orchard is $500K ($293 per square foot), and homes are averaging 41 days on market.
Stats updated September 2026· refreshed monthly and reviewed by RexMont's brokerage team.
By property type
The headline figures above blend every active residential listing in Port Orchard. Single-family, condo, and townhouse markets move differently, so the breakdown below is what to quote when comparing one property type across cities.
| Property type | Median list price | Price / sq ft | Days on market | Active listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $530K | $301 | 35 | 172 |
Active listings is the sample size behind each row. Same source and refresh date as the headline figures.
Methodology & data sources
Market statistics on this page — median listing price, price per square foot, and days on market — are computed from active residential listings in Port Orchard, WA, sourced from RentCast, a licensed real-estate data provider aggregating MLS records and county public records. Figures refresh the first week of every month (current data: September 2026) and are reviewed by RexMont Real Estate's brokerage team (WA firm license #21220). Individual property listings shown on this page come from the live NWMLS feed. Historical figures are not restated after publication.
Journalists: monthly figures for 47 Puget Sound cities are available on a citable, dated page for each market. For custom cuts, methodology questions, or to receive the monthly refresh, contact adriano@rexmont.com. Please attribute "RexMont Real Estate market report" with a link to this page.
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Market context
What shapes Port Orchard's market.
Entry-level is the engine. Port Orchard holds some of the last sub-median detached inventory in the ferry-served sound, and that price point keeps a floor under demand through every rate cycle — when affordability tightens regionally, Port Orchard's buyer pool grows rather than shrinks.
Two ferries, two markets. The downtown foot ferry serves shipyard workers across Sinclair Inlet; the Southworth terminal serves Seattle-bound households on the east side. Homes convenient to either boat trade on that access, and the two commute-sheds overlap surprisingly little — worth knowing before you shop or list.
South Kitsap is the space play. Beyond the city grid, South Kitsap's parcels run larger and cheaper than anything comparable across the water — the county's main supply of acreage, shops, and room for the toys. That rural stock prices on land and outbuildings, a different game from the in-town comps.
Downtown is the upside story. The Bay Street waterfront district — with its marina views back toward Bremerton — has been slowly filling in with new townhomes and mixed-use projects. It remains the cheapest walkable waterfront downtown on the sound, which is either a value signal or an opportunity depending on your timeline.
Coverage
Service area at a glance
RexMont represents buyers and sellers across these Seattle and Eastside markets. Click any city for the full local guide.
Bellevue, WA
ZIPs: 98004 · 98005 · 98006 · 98007 · 98008
Schools: Bellevue SD
Medina, WA
ZIP: 98039
Schools: Bellevue SD
Clyde Hill, WA
ZIP: 98004
Schools: Bellevue SD
Mercer Island, WA
ZIP: 98040
Schools: Mercer Island SD
Kirkland, WA
ZIPs: 98033 · 98034
Schools: Lake Washington SD
Redmond, WA
ZIPs: 98052 · 98053
Schools: Lake Washington SD
Sammamish, WA
ZIPs: 98074 · 98075
Schools: Lake Washington / Issaquah SD
Issaquah, WA
ZIPs: 98027 · 98029
Schools: Issaquah SD
Newcastle, WA
ZIPs: 98056 · 98059
Schools: Renton SD
Woodinville, WA
ZIPs: 98072 · 98077
Schools: Northshore SD
Kenmore, WA
ZIP: 98028
Schools: Northshore SD
Seattle, WA
ZIPs: 98101 · 98109 · 98112 · 98115 · 98118
Schools: Seattle Public Schools
Buying in Port Orchard
Anchor your search to the commute that actually applies — shipyard foot ferry, Southworth boat, or SR-16 to Tacoma — because each points to a different side of town. RexMont helps first-time buyers and investors read Port Orchard's value comps and ferry premiums before offering.
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Your buyer pool is the region's deepest at this price point — the job is positioning against the right comp set, not finding demand. RexMont prices Port Orchard listings on ferry access, condition, and lot value, and reaches the cross-sound buyers most local listings miss.
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Active homes for sale in Port Orchard
The latest active NWMLS listings in Port Orchard, refreshed hourly.
- Median price
- $500K
- Median $/sqft
- $293
- Avg days on market
- 41
- Listings for sale
- 327+
ActiveNew today$479,995
MLS# 25852086100 Ivanoff Lane Sw #37
Port Orchard, WA 98367
3 bd2.25 ba1,372 sqftListing courtesy of D.R. Horton
ActiveNew today$545,000
MLS# 25837037775 Se Blake View Drive
Port Orchard, WA 98366
3 bd1.5 ba1,698 sqftListing courtesy of Real Broker LLC
ActiveNew today$269,500
MLS# 25849811160 Beach Drive
Port Orchard, WA 98366
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc.
ActiveNew today$475,000
MLS# 25848781542 Roland Avenue
Port Orchard, WA 98366
3 bd1.75 ba1,725 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere RE West Sound Inc.
Active1 day on market$379,000
MLS# 258347911375 Elder Avenue Sw
Port Orchard, WA 98367
3 bd1 ba1,044 sqftListing courtesy of Keller Williams West Sound
ActiveNew today$449,000
MLS# 25841843338 Banner Road Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
2 bd1.75 ba949 sqftListing courtesy of eXp Realty
Showing the 6 newest of 327 active homes for sale in Port Orchard, pulled directly from NWMLS and refreshed hourly. See all 327 Port Orchard homes for sale, each with photos, price history, and a per-listing mortgage estimate.
Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use. Market stats reflect representative market data for Port Orchard; current listings and individual neighborhoods may vary.
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Kitsap County Market
The county-wide view — Port Orchard's entry-level position in context.
Bremerton Market
Across Sinclair Inlet — the shipyard city with the county's fast ferry.
Gig Harbor Market
Down SR-16 — the peninsula's premium maritime-village alternative.
Tacoma Market
The south-sound anchor city across the Narrows.
Seattle Market
The other end of the Southworth run — the prices pushing buyers west.
FAQ
Questions buyers and sellers ask first.
Is Port Orchard a buyer's or seller's market?
Port Orchard is one of the sound's last true entry-level markets, so demand at the bottom of the price ladder rarely rests — clean, move-in-ready homes under the county median draw steady competition from first-time buyers and shipyard households. Larger and rural South Kitsap properties give buyers more room to negotiate.
Why do buyers choose Port Orchard?
Price and two commute options. Port Orchard pairs some of the region's lowest detached-home prices with the foot ferry across Sinclair Inlet to Bremerton's shipyard and fast ferry, plus the Southworth ferry to West Seattle. For value-driven buyers who still need Seattle or shipyard access, it's the county's most affordable answer.
How does the Southworth ferry factor in?
The Southworth terminal on the city's east side runs to West Seattle's Fauntleroy dock, giving Port Orchard a second, less-crowded path into the city. Homes convenient to Southworth serve Seattle-bound households, and the route's capacity improvements have quietly widened the buyer pool on that side of town.
What should buyers know about South Kitsap schools?
South Kitsap School District covers Port Orchard and the surrounding peninsula. Its scale means school experience varies by neighborhood feed, so families should map specific school assignments rather than shop the district label — the strongest feeds carry a modest but real premium.
How current is the market data on this page?
Stats refresh monthly from regional market data and are reviewed by RexMont's brokerage team. Live listing stats come from active NWMLS listings, so the numbers reflect current on-market inventory.
How does RexMont represent Port Orchard buyers and sellers?
RexMont's core markets are King County, and we represent Kitsap clients regionally — strongest for value-driven relocation buyers and investors comparing Port Orchard's entry prices against everything east of the sound. We bring 1,241 Google 5-star reviews and $1B+ in closed production to that comparison.
Entry-level markets reward sharp positioning.
In the sound's most competitive price tier, positioning and preparation decide outcomes. RexMont brings 1,241 Google 5-star reviews, $1B+ in closed production, and 1,200+ transactions to every Port Orchard engagement.
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