Published: March 6, 2024 | Read Time: 4.5 Minutes

ICYMI: Earlier this month, Casey Roloff, Seabrook’s co-founder, hosted a webinar to share all the exciting happenings in Washington’s Beach Town! Take a look at the recap below, where Casey shared some Seabrook history and current and future plans for the town. Get his insight on everything from upcoming expansions to technology advancements that make Seabrook an even more standout destination.

Seabrook Real Estate’s Strong Start to 2024

The 2024 kickoff for Seabrook’s Real Estate team has been exceptional, with 14 new homes already under contract! The Seabrook team has released several homes in Fernwood Station, located in Seabrook’s newest neighborhood, Fernwood. Fernwood Station, which hosts homes ranging from 400 to 800 square feet, is steps away from where a cafe will be, along with a shop for bike rentals.

“This will be a real hub for more of that outdoor adventurer that wants the mountain biking trails and easiest access to our best hiking trails,” Casey said.

More of these charming, comfortable, and energy-efficient homes are on the way, message our Sales Team to join the interest list for these releases. To view the current listings, visit here: Fernwood Neighborhood Listings

Other homes that were just released are the four, ocean-view Sellwood Rowhouses, located steps away from the town center.

“These little rowhouses are in a pretty amazing spot because of the way it orients to the ocean,” Casey said. “The reason there are two sets of balconies here is that there’s this beautiful little view looking down the street to the southwest that you see down to the sand on the beach and the surf off in the distance. Those views will be protected forever because everything has been built down below where these houses actually sit.”

These homes are a great opportunity to enjoy urban living with convenient access to the town center, beach, amenities, and trails throughout Seabrook. To view the available rowhouses, visit here: South of Market Neighborhood Listings

A Desirable Drive-To Coastal Location

Casey shared that the town’s proven successes are, in part, due to Seabrook’s prime location where it’s able to fill a gap that has long been needed for a “go-to” beach town in Washington state. A location not only with quality oceanfront property, but close proximity to nature and a short drive to the Olympic National Park.

Seabrook is also only a 2.5 hour drive from the Seattle Metropolitan area that has the #3 highest income per capita in the United States, making Seabrook a convenient option for nearby guests and buyers to explore, whether it’s for a day trip, vacation, second home or full-time residence. In addition to its location to Seattle, Seabrook’s walkability, bike-ability, and pedestrian-friendly New Urbanism design make it attractive for visitors and guests alike.

High-Quality Homes and Satisfied Owners, Rental Guests

Casey shared that Seabrook’s unwavering commitment to not only quality homes but also to guest and homeowner overall satisfaction is part of what has carried the town forward so well. An impressive 87% of guests returning to Seabrook after a first visit and 92% of homebuyers planning to recommend Seabrook to others. These statistics showcase the Seabrook teams’ dedication to a great experience from start to finish, whether it’s staying in a vacation rental or buying a home.

Revamping Seabrook’s Tech Stack

Seabrook Hospitality recently welcomed a new CEO, Erik Kettenburg, who has an extensive background in technology and specifically in the technology needed for a successful short-term rental platform – from start to finish. Erik is leading the team working to revamp Seabrook’s tech stack and improve website functionality and the overall booking experience for Seabrook’s vacation rentals. Casey shared that Seabrook is already seeing exciting growth: 12% of guests last year were new and those numbers have already grown 300% since expanding Seabrook Hospitality’s platforms and digital marketing strategies.

A Town Built for Full-time Living

Seabrook’s growth extends beyond home sales to include expanded amenities, retail, and infrastructure.

“It’s the next five years that are going to be the most exciting, doubling the size of our main street,” Casey said, speaking of the two large blocks that front the town. “We’ve been this place where people can come and vacation and have a good time, and that’s going to continue to happen at an even faster rate, but there’s also going to be more people that say ‘Wow, we could live here.’”

In addition to the oceanfront blocks being completed in the coming years, new facilities like a local medical center, regenerative farm, expanded trail network, and a new merchant with e-bike rentals will make Seabrook more livable than ever.

The medical center, that will be managed in partnership with Harbor Regional Health upon opening, has yet to break ground but will have an official date soon. In addition to this great community facility, there have been other promising local updates in the local medical field that offer comfort and assurance to locals and visitors:

• A new Life Flight base about 25-minutes from Seabrook that is fully staffed
• A $60 million expansion happening in Elma at the Summit Pacific Medical Center, located about an hour from Seabrook

Seabrook introduced a new grocery store, shuttle program, outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, and barbershop last year that has already elevated beach town living on the coast on top of the great pre-existing town amenities.

Multi-generational Living Meets Seabrook

Those who have visited Seabrook may have noticed carriage homes and ADUs on the properties of many primary residences, this emphasis on flexible housing options is all part of Seabrook’s design to help meet the needs of different families. Upcoming floor plans for ADUs will also include different options for bathrooms that have features like zero-clearance showers. Casey shared that these additions will make it easier to age in place while still being able to live here at the beach, making it an ideal situation for multigenerational families to come together, just like his family enjoys in Seabrook with multiple generations living on one property.

Seabrook’s 20th Year is Off to a Banner Start, and We’re Just Getting Started

Seabrook is growing at an incredible rate, from the modern amenities, town expansions, an improved technology stack, growing trail network, and much more. If you’re interested in watching the full webinar, view it here: Seabrook Real Estate: Q1 Updates with Casey Roloff 

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