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I agree that WA state is a good choice. I live on the Kitsap Peninsula (Sequim is on the upper corner of the Peninsula). I live in a rural area between Gig Harbor and Bremerton. Seattle is about 40 minutes way via the ferry. I am sure you can find 5-20 acres here for a reasonable price, we have 5 acres for sale right now at $90k, so that might help give you a rough perspective on land values in the area.
If you want view property it will go up accordingly. The down side to this area (the Peninsula) is the dearth of any good restaurants--there are decent restaurants but for any good and fine dining you will be heading to Seattle. The plus side is if you drink beer there are tons of micro breweries here! And the area is beautiful and very accessible.
The weather down side is it rains, sort of, more mist and gray, but if you are impacted mood wise by the weather it isn't a good choice. Plus side is when summer hits, the summers here are spectacular! We enjoy it here quite a bit.
Good luck in your decision!
If you want view property it will go up accordingly. The down side to this area (the Peninsula) is the dearth of any good restaurants--there are decent restaurants but for any good and fine dining you will be heading to Seattle. The plus side is if you drink beer there are tons of micro breweries here! And the area is beautiful and very accessible.
The weather down side is it rains, sort of, more mist and gray, but if you are impacted mood wise by the weather it isn't a good choice. Plus side is when summer hits, the summers here are spectacular! We enjoy it here quite a bit.
Good luck in your decision!