Location

Our neighbors said it. "West of Nirvana and South of Twilight."

Ready to Roll

Well, we've closed the loan, we think the money to close has been wired, our airplane leaves tomorrow. It's starting to look like we're going to acquire a house - and maybe a gong along with it. Wednesday evening will be the moment of truth.

MONDAY UPDATE
Actually, today we verified the money transfer had completed, signed the paperwork, and saw the previous owners with a trailer, packing up.

Gold and Gongs

We found a place. Originally noted here, prices are much more reasonable in 2012.Stay tuned because I'd hate to jinx things...

Last Lot

After I was done looking, I saw the "Last Lot." It was in a really good location at the far north end of Duck Lake, and was the cheapest property I saw all week. Looks like it might be a winner. Particulars follow:
Power in 2 locations. Shed. Water on lot. Surveyed. Sewer LID paid. Sewer at street. Not in any floodplain. In community club. Owner/agent. 0.171ac. Annual taxes are $413. 31.20ft of waterfont. No gas available which is typical for OS. Mostly, they have propane.

The listing agent is Steven Simmons at 360-589-2439. I have an email as well.


291 East Rain St, Ocean Shores, WA, Looking from the Street




Part Way into the Property. Those Logs Look Like the Property Line



Near the Logs, Looking at Duck Lake

Looking Back at the Lot from the Dock at Rain Lake

More of the Lot

Another Sign is at a Dock on Duck Lake

Looking Left from the Dock

Looking Right from the Dock

Along the Shoreline, Looking Right from the Dock

Further South

Riding down the southern part of the lake, I noticed 307 Lake Bay Loop SE; offered at $294.5K. It's a bit on the big side, with 4br and 2.5ba, but I got a shot anyway.

307 Lake Bay Loop

Much more interesting was the empty lot next door, also for sale. It is at 315 Lake Bay Loop SE; offered for an asking price of $69.9k.

315 Lake Bay Loop from the Street

315 Lake Bay Loop Looking Toward Duck Lake

315 Lake Bay Loop Looking Toward the Road

A bit further around the lake, was a rather vague FSBO that had 80 feet of waterfront.

This Looks Like it's Worth a Call

Mystery Property with 80 feet of Lakefront Has a Nice Lake View

Then we get to the far end of the lake, with a property at 354 Wildwood, and another next door. Both seem a bit steep for what is offered.

354 Wildwood, Ocean Shores, offered at $425k

Lots of Steps for this Fixer on Wildwood

Moving up, at 896 Falls of Clyde, there's a $66k lot. It's got a dock already in place, on one of the little canals.

896 Falls of Clyde

896 Falls of Clyde



896 Falls of Clyde

 There are a few more, from the south, but its questionable if you want to look at them before I get home...


672 Mt Olympus Ave SE. Asking $199k, not including the vacant lot which they want another $95K for



Two More

I found a couple more canal-front houses this afternoon. First, is 328 Ponderosa Lp NE; offered at $324.9K. It seems a bit pricey for the size, but it has a 3 car garage and RV parking, with a "large deck & dock."

328 Ponderosa Loop NE

Second up is a place where the lot is the main attraction; being a double wide modular construction place on the waterfront. 704 Cardinal is offered at $178.5K. It does have a dock and is really well located at the north end of Duck Lake.

704 Cardinal Ave

Ocean Shores Canal Waterfront

First on the list is 429 Lake View Loop; offered at $359k. It has 3bd, 2ba, and 1.5 stories. The Master is in the loft, so I don't think this one works.

429 Lake View Loop

Next up, is 355 Lake View Loop; offered at $219.5K. It's a 4br, 1.75ba single level home that looks across the wide part of Duck Lake. No garage, but depending on the setback requirement, one might be able to be added.

355 Lake View Loop

Third on the list is a vacant lakefront lot; FSBO. It has a very nice lake frontage. Having no house, it's asking $115K.

Vacant Lot on Lake View Loop

Duck Lake from the Empty Lot on Lake View Lp

Moving down, there are some alternatives as well. For example, 231 Duck Lake Dr is offered at $199K. It has two stories, but the Master is downstairs and it has a large garage with added parking. The house needs some updating but looks sound overall.

231 Duck Lake Dr NE

There were a couple of more, but the last one is interesting in that it is advertised as a "brand new" house. 251 Overlake is, as you can see, not finished. It lists for $319K. It has 3br and 1.75ba. The ad says hardwood floors throughout and granite counters. As you can see from the bottom photos, some of this is "intended" at the present time. The lot is about 5-10 feet wider than the house but is 220 feet deep.

251 Overlake Ave, Ocean Shores

Linda Leaning Against the Counter in the Great Room

View from the Great Room