For Sale354d on market
557 Old Sentinel Road
Olga, WA, 98279 • 98279 • San Juan County
$2,895,000
$3282/sqft
-$305,000 since Jun 27, 2025
Down payment assistance available
2Beds
1Baths
882Sqft
8 acLot
1943Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Low Bank, Medium Bank, Ocean Front, Saltwater, Sound
Scenic Views
Ocean · Sea · Sound · Strait · Territorial
Cabin,1 Story Style
Built 1943 · 83 years of history
Olga
98279
Outdoor Living
Fireplace · Water Heater
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
Softwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is getting attention
Listed 354 days ago · 938 views · 33 saves
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
938 views
People checking out this listing
33 saves
Buyers have saved this home
354 days on market
Established listing
$3,282/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1943
Quintessential, Vintage Waterfront Island Estate Property. Over 800 feet of exceptionally private water frontage with readily accessible pebble cove beach. Secluded & sunny, this spectacular homestead boasts nearly 8 acres, gently sloping towards the expansive shoreline. You'll be met with views from almost all of the property. Vintage 2 bedroom cabin, a second "hideaway" cabin and a substantial shop. Waterfront is low to medium bank plus pebbled and sandy beaches. Old growth orchard. Expansive views across Rosario Straight with views of Lummi, Cypress and Sinclair Islands. The sky is the limit with this exceptional & timeless piece of Orcas Island history. Wonderful site to build. Owned by the same family since 1907. Doe Bay Water.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights spectacular homestead, old growth orchard, and expansive shoreline as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$18,027/month
Principal & Interest$14,167
Property Tax$2,895
Insurance$965
Down payment20% ($579,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.19% rate · 30yr fixed · $2,316,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1943
HeatingFireplace, Other – See Remarks, Electric, Propane, Wood
CoolingNone
ParkingDriveway
Lot7.97 Acres
Days on Zillow354 Days
Price/sqft$3,282
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCabin,1 Story
ConditionFixer
Year built1943
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Other – See Remarks, Electric, Propane, Wood
CoolingNone
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerCommunity, Company: Doe Bay Water / None, Company: Septic Not Permitted - Status Unknown
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway
BasementNone
Fireplaces1
Lot7.97 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood98279
Annual tax$7,367
Parcel160112001000
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Water Heater: Propane
Water Heater Location: Cabin mud room
Flooring
Softwood
Vinyl
Heating
Fireplace
Other – See Remarks
Electric
Propane
Wood
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Fireplace
Water Heater
Lot Features
Dead End Street
Open Lot
Secluded
Value In Land
Barn
Deck
Fenced-Partially
Outbuildings
Propane
Shop
Views
Ocean
Sea
Sound
Strait
Territorial
Other Equipment
Leased Equipment: No
Room details
4 rooms detailed
Entry Hall
MainFamily Room
MainGreat Room
MainKitchen With Eating Space
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market354
Tax rate0.57%
Price/sqft$3282
On marketApr 16, 2025
PostedApr 18, 2025
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedJan 13, 2026
Tour days9
Views938
Favorites33
How are the schools in Olga?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Olga, WA, 98279
Price history
2 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jun 27, 2025Price Change$2,895,000$3,282NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 18, 2025Listed For Sale$3,200,000$3,628NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$2,895,000
Jun 27, 2025•$3,282/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$3,200,000
Apr 18, 2025•$3,628/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
18 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$148$1,294,020
Apr 7, 2023$140$1,126,890
Apr 7, 2022—$1,084,080
Apr 7, 2021——
Apr 7, 2020——
Apr 7, 2019—$795,650
Apr 7, 2018—$731,200
Apr 7, 2017—$723,770
Apr 7, 2016—$718,640
Apr 7, 2015—$719,840
Apr 7, 2014—$640,450
Apr 7, 2012—$732,490
Apr 7, 2011——
Apr 7, 2010——
Apr 7, 2009——
Apr 7, 2008—$908,760
Apr 7, 2007—$908,760
Apr 7, 2004—$864,830
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Olga, WA • San Juan County
Nearby cities
Blakely IslandDecaturEastsoundFriday HarborLopezOlgaOrcasShaw Island
Nearby zip codes
9824598279
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