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The following is a guest post by Geordie Romer of Leavenworth, Washington. Geordie is a real estate broker and blogger at IcicleCreekHomes.com where he specializes in 2nd, 3rd and 4th homes for people who love to play in the mountains.

Tired of all the beach related house porn here on Second Shelters? I know it’s been cold in Texas, but it won’t be long and that July sun will be baking you. When it’s 103 degrees in Texas, we’ll be here for you in Leavenworth, Washington.

Leavenworth Washington is a small faux-Bavarian village tucked on the eastside of the Cascade Mountains about 2 hours from Seattle. Being east of the mountains, we are semi-arid with only 9 inches of rain annually and most of the precip coming in the form of snow.

Wait a second – did he say Bavarian?

Yep, in the 1960s Leavenworth was a dying logging and mining town so the residents remolded the town into a very successful Bavarian village.  Our Oktoberfest is one of the biggest in the country and our Christmas Lighting Festival is one of the places Good Morning America comes to find “real” Americans.

In addition to great weather and wonderful festivals, Leavenworth is an outdoor recreation paradise. Hiking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, fishing, golfing, mountain biking, downhill skiing and nordic skiing are all fantastic reasons to visit. The area is also home to a growing viticulture scene with lots of wineries and wine tasting.

Like most vacation home locales, the most desirable homes in Leavenworth are waterfront homes along Lake Wenatchee and Fish Lake or local rivers.

In recent years, the most expensive homes have sold for $1.3 million like this modern redwood sided home (above) overlooking the Wenatchee River.

For those willing to fore-go waterfront – some great deals can be had in this market.

Currently this 3 bedroom stunner, a stone’s throw from the Leavenworth golf course, can be had for $725,000.

Click Here For More Photos of this Icicle Road Home

Despite its reputation as a home away from home for Microsoft millionaires, the median price for a 3 bedroom home hovers around $300,000 depending on location and condition.  Condos in the Leavenworth area start at around $179,000 for an older 2 bedroom in town or $250,000 on the Kahler Glen Golf Course near Lake Wenatchee.  The top end condos are found on the Wenatchee River and can be had for prices in the low 400s.


Click Here for More Photos of this Kahler Glen Condo

Still not convinced that Leavenworth is right for you? (I swear there’s no federal prison here – that’s in Kansas.) Perhaps this viral video produced by our chamber of commerce featuring our official nutcracker “Woody” will send you our way..

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