Mason County Homes for Sale

Mason County is located in the state of Washington, and at the time of the 2010 census had a population of 60,699 residents. Shelton, the county seat, is the only incorporated city in Mason County, however, the county has census-designated places as well as many unincorporated communities. Mason County, originally named Sawamish County, was formed in 1854 and was named after Charles H. Mason the first Secretary of Washington territory. Mason County is in the Seattle-Tacoma Metropolitan Area. Mason County has a total area of 1,051 square miles with all but 92 square miles of that being land. 

Mason County contains a portion of the Olympic National Forest which has 628,115 acres. Olympic National Forest surrounds Olympic National Park and the Olympic National Mountain Range. Olympic National Forest is home to approximately 266,800 acres of old  growth Forest. Local Hood Canal offers world-class activities such as skydiving, SCUBA, fishing,  musical and community events, and plenty of places to hide away enjoying some of the most exquisite scenery the Pacific Northwest has to offer including spectacular waterfalls. Mason County is an outdoor enthusiast dream come true. Seattle is approximately an hour forty-five minute drive to the north via I-5 through Olympia and Tacoma, a drive with spectacular views.

Single-family homes and lots upon which to build make up the bulk of the inventory in the Mason County real estate market. Condominiums can be found, although they’re rare in Mason County. Condos start at approximately $249,900 and go up in price to around $389,450. Single family homes start at an affordable $36,999 and go up in price to around $2,200,000 for a 5 bedroom, 7 bathroom, custom built beauty on Hood Canal waterfront, with a spacious 6,362 acres. Beautiful lots with mature trees are plentiful in Mason County and start at approximately $4,000 and go up in price to $1,200,000 for 63 acres with 1,500 feet of low-bank waterfront on gorgeous Harstine Island with stunning views of the Olympic mountain range. Contact us today with any questions or to schedule an appointment to see any of our amazing properties in Mason County, Washington or any surrounding area.