Quilcene, WA
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Market snapshotPerformance indicators for the Quilcene short-term rental market based on reliable data.
Listings
32 / 43
Reliable / Active
Cap Rate
5%
Middle-Earners Gross Yield
Revenue
$20,421
Middle-Earners Revenue
Occupancy
51%
Middle-Earners Occupancy
Home Value
$442,580
Median Home Sale Price
Top Earners
$50,177
Top-Earners Revenue
Quilcene
Market Revenue Seasonality
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Generally Investor friendly
Quilcene Regulations
STRs are permitted for SFRs/ADUs across multiple zones under Jefferson County, but investors face a 4% countywide cap by ZIP code, mandatory annual fire/life safety inspections, and a full document set (site/floor plans, septic O&M, pre‑inspection checklist). Occupancy tied to septic capacity adds process steps, yet the rules are clear and the cap moderate, with B&Bs excluded—overall moderate burden but manageable for investors.
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STR specialist · Quilcene, WA
About Quilcene
Quilcene is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson County, Washington, United States. The population was 596 at the 2010 census.The community is located on the Olympic Peninsula at the head of Quilcene Bay, an arm of the seawater-filled glacial valley of Hood Canal. Each year many visitors enjoy the panoramic views of Mount Rainier, Puget Sound and Seattle from the 2,804-foot (855 m) summit of nearby Mount Walker, the only peak facing Puget Sound that has a road to its summit. The Olympic National Forest lands in Quilcene hold Douglas fir, spring-blooming Pacific rhododendrons, Oregon grape, and salal. Leland Lake is located north of Quilcene. Quilcene oysters are named after the community. Quilcene has one of the largest oyster hatcheries in the world.