Pending122d on marketHistoric · 143 yrs

543 Van Buren Street

Port Townsend, WA, 98368 • 98368 • Jefferson County

$875,000

$370/sqft

-$25,000 since Feb 17, 2026

Down payment assistance available

5Beds

3Baths

2,362Sqft

0.14 acLot

1883Built

Property DNA

8 highlights

Waterfront Property

Direct water access

Bay Views

Bay

2 Story Style

Built 1883 · 143 years of history

Uptown

98368

Outdoor Living

Dbl Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Water Heater

Special Features

ADU Beds: 1 · ADU Baths: 1

Garage

Driveway · Detached Garage

Ceramic Tile & Softwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

This home is getting attention

Listed 122 days ago · 1,722 views · 62 saves

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

1,722 views

People checking out this listing

62 saves

Buyers have saved this home

122 days on market

Established listing

$370/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1883 · Historic

Charming 1883 Victorian in the heart of Uptown Port Townsend, filled with period detail and timeless character. The main level offers a comfortable layout with 1 bedroom & 3/4 bath, while 3 additional bedrooms upstairs provide rooms for all. A large 2003-built garage adds exceptional functionality with a utility room, washer/dryer, and a convenient 3/4 bath. Above the large garage/workshop sits a bright 1bed/1bath ADU with a lovely bay view—ideal for guests, rental income, or multigenerational living. A rare opportunity to own a historic home with versatile spaces in one of Port Townsend’s most desirable neighborhoods.

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights lovely bay view, versatile spaces, and comfortable layout as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$5,388/month

Principal & Interest$4,221

Property Tax$875

Insurance$292

Down payment20% ($175,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.05% rate · 30yr fixed · $700,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1883

HeatingDuctless, Electric

CoolingDuctless

Parking2 Garage spaces

Lot6,098 sqft

Days on Zillow122 Days

Price/sqft$370

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

Style2 Story

Year built1883

Stories2

Systems

HeatingDuctless, Electric

CoolingDuctless

RoofComposition

ConstructionCement/Concrete

Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Port Townsend / Sewer Connected, Company: City of Port Townsend

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingDriveway, Detached Garage

BasementNone

Lot6,098 sqft

Location & Tax

Neighborhood98368

ZoningR-II

Annual tax$7,019

Parcel989711004

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

13 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Dining Room

Appliances

Dishwasher

Disposal

Double Oven

Dryer

Microwave

Refrigerator

Stove(s)/Range(s)

Washer

Dishwasher(s)

Dryer(s)

Garbage Disposal

Microwave(s)

Refrigerator(s)

Washer(s)

Water Heater: Electric

Water Heater Location: Kitchen & laundry room

Flooring

Ceramic Tile

Laminate

Softwood

Carpet

Heating

Ductless

Electric

Cooling

Ductless

Windows

Dbl Pane/Storm Window

Exterior Features

Parking

Driveway

Detached Garage

Construction

Cement/Concrete

Patio & Porch

Dbl Pane/Storm Window

Dining Room

Water Heater

Lot Features

Corner Lot

Paved

Sidewalk

Deck

Fenced-Partially

High Speed Internet

Shop

Views

Bay

Utilities

Astound

Other Structures

ADU Beds: 1

ADU Baths: 1

Room details

13 rooms detailed

Master Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Second

Bedroom

Second

Bedroom

Second

Bathroom Three Quarter

Main

Bathroom Three Quarter

Main

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusPending

Days on market122

Est. value$852,500

Est. rent$3,420/mo

Tax rate0.73%

Price/sqft$370

On marketDec 12, 2025

PostedDec 13, 2025

Last sold$550,000

MLS statusPending Inspection

MLS updatedApr 1, 2026

Tour days6

Favorites62

How are the schools in Port Townsend?

3 schools rated nearby

Salish Coast Elementary

Primary • Public • PK-5

1.3 mi

Blue Heron Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

1.2 mi

Port Townsend High School

High • Public • 9-12

0.3 mi

Location

Port Townsend, WA, 98368

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Price history

7 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Apr 1, 2026Pending Sale$875,000$370NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Feb 17, 2026Price Change$875,000$370NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Dec 26, 2025Price Change$900,000$381NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Dec 13, 2025Listed For Sale$915,000$387NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jul 7, 2017Sold$550,000$233NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

May 13, 2017Pending Sale$550,000$233John L Scott Real Estate

May 11, 2017Listed For Sale$550,000$233John L Scott Real Estate

Pending Sale$875,000

Apr 1, 2026•$370/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$875,000

Feb 17, 2026•$370/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$900,000

Dec 26, 2025•$381/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$915,000

Dec 13, 2025•$387/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$550,000

Jul 7, 2017•$233/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$550,000

May 13, 2017•$233/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate

Listed For Sale$550,000

May 11, 2017•$233/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate

Tax history

12 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 15, 2024$7,019$805,150

Apr 15, 2023$6,856$764,143

Apr 15, 2022$6,462$759,143

Apr 15, 2021$6,431$663,288

Apr 15, 2019$5,943$543,065

Apr 15, 2018$5,600$484,551

Apr 15, 2017$4,603$446,253

Apr 15, 2016$4,849$364,413

Apr 15, 2015$3,708$326,071

Apr 15, 2014$3,190$310,363

Apr 15, 2013$3,190$295,585

Apr 15, 2010$2,829—

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Port Townsend, WA • Jefferson County

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$852,500

Est. rent$3,420/mo

30yr rate est.6.05%

Affordability$5,016/mo

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