Sold881d on market
297 Bay Head Road
Orcas, WA, 98280 • 98280 • San Juan County
$950,000
$553/sqft
2Beds
3Baths
1,717Sqft
0.8 acLot
1973Built
Property DNA
Territorial Views
Territorial
Northwest Contemporary Style
Built 1973 · 53 years of history
Orcas
98280
Outdoor Living
Ceramic Tile · Laminate Hardwood · Wall to Wall Carpet · Second Primary Bedroom · Bath Off Primary · Ceiling Fan(s) · Skylight(s) · Vaulted Ceiling(s) · Walk-In Pantry · Fireplace · Water Heater
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
Ceramic Tile Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
4 views
People checking out this listing
881 days on market
Established listing
$553/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1973
INCOME GENERATING ISLAND VACATION RENTAL - Located just minutes from the ferry landing, this wonderful 2BD/3BA contemporary offers pastoral views and is within walking distance to Orcas Village restaurants, grocery store, other amenities, and Bayhead Marina where you have a 55' slip already reserved at an extremely low rate of $4/foot. Bright open concept living/dining opening onto wonderful deck overlooking the very serene views. The home also possesses a downstairs apartment ideal for guests, detached carport, & fiber optic internet. With an active Vacation Rental Permit this home has excellent income history while also serving as an incredible island retreat for the owners.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,891/month
Principal & Interest$4,624
Property Tax$950
Insurance$317
Down payment20% ($190,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.14% rate · 30yr fixed · $760,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1973
HeatingFireplace, Ductless HP-Mini Split, Electric, Wood
Parking1 Carport space
Lot0.80 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleNorthwest Contemporary
ConditionGood
Year built1973
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Ductless HP-Mini Split, Electric, Wood
RoofMetal
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerCommunity, Company: Bay Head Water Users / Sewer Connected, Company: Eastsound Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached Carport, Driveway, Off Street
BasementDaylight,Finished
Fireplaces1
Lot0.80 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood98280
Annual tax$3,487
Parcel262250007000
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bath Off Primary
Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
Dishwasher_
GarbageDisposal_
Refrigerator_
StoveRange_
Washer
Dishwasher
Garbage Disposal
Refrigerator
StoveRange
Water Heater: Electric
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Laminate
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Ductless HP-Mini Split
Electric
Wood
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Skylight(s)
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached Carport
Driveway
Off Street
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Ceramic Tile
Laminate Hardwood
Wall to Wall Carpet
Second Primary Bedroom
Bath Off Primary
Ceiling Fan(s)
Skylight(s)
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Walk-In Pantry
Fireplace
Water Heater
Lot Features
Dead End Street
Open Lot
Deck
High Speed Internet
Patio
Community
Boat Launch
CCRs
Views
Territorial
Room details
10 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Three Quarter
LowerBathroom Three Quarter
MainBathroom Three Quarter
MainEntry Hall
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market881
Est. rent$3,072/mo
Tax rate0.57%
Price/sqft$553
On marketSep 11, 2023
PostedAug 17, 2023
Last sold$950,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedNov 7, 2023
Tour days6
Views4
How are the schools in Orcas?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Orcas, WA, 98280
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 7, 2023Sold$950,000$553NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 14, 2023Pending Sale$960,000$559NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 17, 2023Listed For Sale$960,000$559NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 16, 2012Sold$235,000$137NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$950,000
Nov 7, 2023•$553/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$960,000
Oct 14, 2023•$559/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$960,000
Aug 17, 2023•$559/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$235,000
Feb 16, 2012•$137/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
18 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$4,339$732,330
Apr 7, 2023$3,519$638,590
Apr 7, 2022$3,487$574,630
Apr 7, 2021——
Apr 7, 2020——
Apr 7, 2019—$322,390
Apr 7, 2018$1,957$229,640
Apr 7, 2017$1,957$240,370
Apr 7, 2016$2,330$209,120
Apr 7, 2015$2,330$213,600
Apr 7, 2014$2,330$232,990
Apr 7, 2012$2,330$270,970
Apr 7, 2011——
Apr 7, 2010——
Apr 7, 2009——
Apr 7, 2008—$307,420
Apr 7, 2007—$307,420
Apr 7, 2004—$233,140
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Orcas, WA • San Juan County
Nearby cities
Blakely IslandDecaturEastsoundFriday HarborLopezOlgaOrcasShaw Island
Nearby zip codes
9824598280
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