A little over $1 million can buy you a sleek, brand-new home steps from light rail in Seattle — or a waterfront retreat with private tidelands in Clallam County. The difference isn’t subtle.
Here’s what that budget looks like right now in two very different corners of Western Washington.
Clallam County: Waterfront Views, Private Tidelands, Room To Breathe
$1,125,000 — 391 3 Crabs Road, Sequim
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- 2,371 square feet
- 0.53-acre lot
In Sequim, $1.1 million opens the door to a true coastal lifestyle.
This home sits directly on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, with panoramic views stretching to Mount Baker and the Olympic Mountains. Nearly every room is positioned to take in the water, with natural light pouring in and an expansive deck built for soaking it all in.
The kitchen is designed for someone who actually uses it — with a Wolf gas range, double oven, and high-end appliances — but the real standout is outside. The property includes private tidelands, meaning you can harvest Dungeness crab right from your own shoreline.
There’s space for boats, RVs, and breathing room — something that’s increasingly rare west of the Cascades.
Click here to view the complete listing on Zillow.
Seattle: New Construction, Walkability, City Access
$1,199,950 — 4402 Letitia Ave, Columbia City
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- 2,370 square feet
- 3,001-square-foot lot
In Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood, the same price point delivers a brand-new, design-forward home in the heart of the city.
Built in 2025, this home leans into clean lines and modern finishes — an open-concept layout, a showpiece kitchen with quartz counters and stainless appliances, and a primary suite with heated floors and a soaking tub.
The lot is compact, but the tradeoff is location. Light rail, restaurants, parks, and grocery stores are all within reach, making it a lifestyle built around convenience and connectivity.
It’s less about space — and more about access.
Click here to view the complete listing on Zillow.
The Market Context
The gap between these two homes reflects a much bigger story.
In Clallam County, the median home price typically hovers in the mid-$400,000 to $500,000 range, meaning a $1.1 million budget puts buyers firmly in luxury territory — often with land, views, or waterfront access.
In King County, median home prices are closer to $800,000 to $900,000, with Seattle often pushing even higher. At $1.1 million, buyers are competing in a crowded, high-demand market where land is scarce and location drives value.
The difference comes down to supply and demand. Seattle’s job market, population density, and limited space keep prices high. In Clallam County, land is more available — and the pace of life is slower.
Space vs. Convenience
At this price point, buyers aren’t just choosing a home — they’re choosing a lifestyle.
One offers quiet mornings, open water, and room to spread out. The other offers walkability, transit access, and proximity to everything a major city provides.
Same budget. Two completely different ways to live.
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