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Bellevue, WA vs Ocean Shores, WA

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- The median age of a home in Bellevue is 36.6% older than the median age of a home in Ocean Shores.
 Bellevue, WAOcean Shores, WAUnited States
 Median Home Age41  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$347,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock84.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.167.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.7$11.0
 Homes Owned49.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock34.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented44.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Bellevue, WAOcean Shores, WAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,490$1,840
 Studio Apartment$2,430  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$860$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,930  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,510$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$4,590  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Bellevue, WAOcean Shores, WAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock29.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.9%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Bellevue, WAOcean Shores, WAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock9.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9991.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock18.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99926.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9999.8%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Bellevue, WAOcean Shores, WAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock30.6%13.6%
 2000 to 200912.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock19.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198914.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock10.1%14.8%
 1960 to 196912.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock1.2%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.4%12.2%
Reviews for Bellevue    19 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Bellevue is absolutely amazing! Great for professionals and families! Many amenities in the city itself almost anything you need! Plus Seattle is a short drive from the  More

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I became a Bellevue resident twelve years ago after moving from Germany; I never lived anywhere else in the USA and have no intention of "experimenting". I also traveled  More

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I've lived in many different places in the U.S., and I loved Bellevue. Gorgeous mid-sized city with views of the cascades and beautiful lakes.  More

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Reviews for Ocean Shores    7 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

We are going on our 3rd year in OS. We love the small town feel, the low stress and feeling of safety. This is all for the winter months mind you. In the summer, it is a  More

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Over 10 years ago

Wonderful beach town.... we're going into our second year and I disagree with the grocery store comments and the weather. Yes, it rains or drizzles on occasion, but the  More

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We invested in Ocean Shores as a second home to spend our weekends after the work week stress. I'm also a property manager that works in Washington, Oregon and  More

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