$401,550Average Value$302Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Industrial core centralized within Kitsap County
Though Gorst may appear to be a collection of industrial parks, auto shops, and highways, its central location appeals to those who want to live close to the Kitsap Peninsula’s port cities. Homes line the streets that branch off the area’s two main highways, Washington state Route 3 and Washington state Route 16. These roads form the Gorst Corridor, which connects the community with Tacoma in 30 miles and Bremerton and Port Orchard in 6-mile drives. “Gorst is basically a pass-through at the curve of Sinclair Inlet that is not seen as really popular, but I am not sure why since you have great access to Highway 3 and 16,” says broker Greg Oldham with Skyline Properties, who has over two decades of experience selling across the peninsula. The inlet feeds Gorst Creek, once the City of Bremerton’s main water source. Glimpses of the neighborhood’s industrial roots are also found in the railroad, reclamation and power administration centers north of Gorst Corridor.
Need a quick tire repair? Stop by Beto's Tires in Gorst WA.
Highway 3 & 16 intersect at Gorst which is known for the U-shaped turn when entering the town.
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Original, pre-1950 home styles with minimal renovations
Most of the neighborhood’s single-family homes predate the 1950s and have received minimal renovations to the exteriors and interiors. Depending on property size and condition, list prices fall between $287,000 and $535,000, and architectural styles include Craftsman bungalows, ranch-style homes and minimal Traditionals. Gorst’s average home values are below Bremerton Metro Area’s by roughly $200,000 and the national average by $150,000. These homes here are an average of about 1,200 square feet, approximately 700 square feet less than the national average. Power lines and treetops stand tall in front yards, and many properties have chainlink or wooden fences. Some of these homes back up to Gorst Creek, which, in addition to properties around the Sinclair Inlet, face an elevated potential for floods.
A picturesque bungalow sits on Division Ave in Gorst WA.
Larger lot sizes are relatively common in the Gorst area due to the rural nature.
Minimal traditional homes are quite common in Gorst WA.
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Golfing greens and Rodeo Drive-In movie screens
Gorst Creek flows through Otto Jarstad Park. Under a mile of dirt trail weaves around the park’s picnic shelters and field. McCormick Woods Trails run through forests for 7 miles, connecting with McCormick Village Park. The park has a separate mile loop trail that encircles its playgrounds and splash area. Rodeo Drive-In Theater opened in 1986 and now has a capacity for 1,000 people with three screens, making it the largest and oldest outdoor, family owned drive-in in the Northwest.
Rodeo Drive-In Theatre opened in 1949, offers 1st-run films on 3 screens during summer in Gorst.
McCormick Woods Golf course if considered one of the most enjoyable courses in the Gorst area.
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South Kitsap schools and trade-centered student clubs
South Kitsap School District serves the neighborhood, beginning with Sunnyslope Elementary School, which earns a grade of B from Niche. Cedar Heights Middle School and South Kitsap High School receive B-minus grades. The high school offers over 40 student clubs, including yearbook and debate.
South Kitsap High School was awarded a B- on Niche.com.
Sunnyslope Elementary School offers an overall grade of a B according to Niche.com in Gorst.
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Navigating Gorst and Bremerton National Airport
In the neighborhood’s center, Washington state Route 3, Kitsap County’s north- and south-bound thoroughfare, intersects Washington state Route 16, running south to Tacoma. Bremerton is 6 miles north along Highway 3, where commuters travel for work at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and ferries into Seattle. Silverdale’s St. Michael’s Hospital, another one of Kitsap Peninsula’s major employers, is 14 miles north along Highway 3. Bremerton National Airport is a 4-mile drive in the opposite direction and has a playground with unobstructed views of corporate and general aviation planes’ take-offs and landings. During the summer, the airport hosts air shows. Navy planes soar through the sky and are displayed on the tarmac while vendors sell food and artisan crafts.
Spectators look on as the P-47 Thunderbolt fly by at the Bremerton Air Show in Gorst WA.
If you're in need of public transit hop on the Hwy 16 at West Frontage Rd bus stop in Gorst WA.
Highway 3 attracts all types of travelers in Gorst WA.
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Deep Draft Brewing, diner dishes and Safeway shopping
Auto shops and repair centers, including Kitsap Auto Outlet and Beto’s Tires, line Gorst Corridor. In the neighborhood's northern section, Wig Wam Pub serves American bar food, while its brewery part, Deep Draft Brewing, has 12 brews and a non-alcoholic root beer on tap. Beverages can be enjoyed between the space’s two beer gardens, where live music echoes during annual Sunday markets from May through September. South along Highway 3, Jimmy D’s serves traditional American breakfasts and diner fare. Safeway is the closest grocer, 5 miles east in Bethel Junction’s shopping center.
Wig Wam Pub has perfect inside seating or head back to Deep Draft Brewing for outdoor in Gorst.
If you're looking for a homey environment with delicious BBQ then stop by Wig Wam Pub in Gorst.
Downtown Bremerton Safeway and Pharmacy offers a convenient location for shopping for Gorst.
Deep Draft Brewing has something for everyone in Gorst WA.
Locals enjoy a hearty meal at Wig Wam Pub in Gorst WA.
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Parks in this Area
Otto Jarstad Park
Transit
Airport
Seattle Paine Field International
92 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Gorst
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Gorst Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Gorst, Port Orchard sell after 71 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Gorst, Port Orchard over the last 12 months is $413,500, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Beautifully updated 5 bed, 4 bath home on a fully fenced 0.47-acre lot with a massive detached shop! Ideally located near freeway access and local amenities, this spacious home features a bright living room with gas fireplace, a main-floor primary suite, and a stunning kitchen with white shaker cabinets and quartz counters. Enjoy the expansive covered deck overlooking mature landscaping and fruit
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
755
Median Age
35
Population under 18
28.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$94,749
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,446
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.6%
College Graduates
17.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
57''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
76°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
21/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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