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Hood Canal community close to outdoor adventures
Between Lofall’s rocky beach on the Hood Canal and acres of forested park, this North Kitsap community has a slower pace than in nearby business districts. Douglas firs and pine trees line the drive through town as commuters travel south to nearby Naval bases and downtown Poulsbo, affectionately known as “Little Norway,” because of its Scandinavian influence. Within the neighborhood, waterfront parks and beaches provide unobstructed views of the Olympic Mountains.
Forested parks provide shade and great visuals for people outside to enjoy.
Thoughtfully placed benches allow everyone to sit and soak in the view.
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Kitsap Memorial State Park’s waterfront and trail networks
Outdoor recreation surrounds the neighborhood, with Kitsap Memorial State Park and Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park, both nearby, just under 6 miles away. The smell of saltwater fills the air along Kitsap Memorial State Park’s 62 acres. “It’s got a couple of outbuildings that are really cute and beach access, which is pretty rocky but has nice views of the Hood Canal and the Olympic Mountains,” says Joni Kimmel, a broker with Kimmel & Young Team, who has over 25 years of experience. Almost 2 miles of forested trail loops through the park and its ship-shaped playground structure with decorative tree posts. To the east, Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park spans over 3,400 acres of property with 65 miles of hiking and biking trails. The Stottlemeyer Trail, which weaves through 1.2 acres in the park, is a horse-friendly trail.
The trails in Port Gamble Forest are very popular with bikers.
Port Gamble Forests trails are very walkable.
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Single-story homes, waterfront Craftsman and Edgewater Estates
Mature trees line the streets, which branch toward the Hood Canal. Edgewater Estates accounts for 400 houses built in the northern Kitsap County community, providing its members beach access and a playground. Architectural styles include ranch-style homes, contemporary bungalows and bi-level, all built during the 1960s and 1970s. Single-story homes are priced between $400,000 and $500,000, while two-story homes start at $500,000 and go up to $750,000. Along the waterfront, Craftsman estates list between $1.2 million and $3.4 million.
Beautiful ranchers line this Lofall neighborhood street.
The beaches of the Lofall neighborhood are lined with million-dollar homes.
This cute rancher home has its own single car garage and nice yard fencing.
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Arts festival in Poulsbo’s waterfront park
For over 35 years, the community has gathered the third weekend in August at Poulsbo’s waterfront park for the Poulsbo Arts Festival. Music echoes for three days while local artisans sell handcrafted jewelry, metalwork and ceramics. During the event, North Kitsap County children are also awarded scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000.
Viking donuts, barn dining room and shops
Despite not having a designated shopping center, Lofall’s proximity to Washington state Route 3 and state Highway 305 NE ensures the community can browse Downtown Poulsbo’s options. “Poulsbo is a cute, little Norwegian downtown area, where people love to shop in boutiques and coffee shops,” Kimmel says. “Downtown Poulsbo is very famous for Sluys’ Bakery, home of the Viking Cup, which is a very large donut. There’s always a line of at least 20 people deep.” Shops including Safeway and Coast DO It Best Hardware are on state Highway 305 NE. Fairy lights twinkle off Big Valley Road NE in Molly Ward Gardens’ rustic barn dining room, where small plates made with organic ingredients are served.
Sluy's Bakery is well known for their amazing baked goods.
Downtown Poulsbo is a hive of activity in the summer months.
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Learning and studying culinary arts in Lofall
North Kitsap School District’s Vinland Elementary earns a B-minus grade from Niche. Poulsbo Middle School maintains a B, and North Kitsap High School receives a B-plus. The high school offers Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses in subjects ranging from agriculture to culinary arts.
Signage welcoming you to North Kitsap High School.
Vinland Elementary School has a 16:1 student to teacher ratio.
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Traveling from Lofall to major employers
Washington state Route 3 runs along Lofall’s eastern side and intersects with state Highway 305, connecting the community with Poulsbo in 7 miles. Commuters reach Silverdale’s St. Michael Medical Center in a 15-mile drive south along WA-3. Bremerton’s Puget Sound Naval Yard is a 22-mile drive. Big Valley Road NE runs parallel to WA-3 and merges with Bond Road NE, which leads east to Kingston and its access to ferries to Seattle and Edmonds.
Washington state Route 3 connects the community with Silverdale.
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Parks in this Area
Kitsap Memorial State Park
Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park
Salsbury Point County Park
Salsbury Point County Park
Transit
Airport
Seattle Paine Field International
72 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lofall
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lofall Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lofall, Poulsbo sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lofall, Poulsbo over the last 12 months is $314,494, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
2,110
Median Age
47
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$108,801
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$131,279
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.8%
College Graduates
44.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
19''
Average Winter Low Temperature
38°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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