Listed by eXp Realty, Bought with Blue Pacific Real Estate
$530,000
SOLD OCT 8, 2025

1280 E Island View Rd Grapeview, WA 98546

1 Bed
1 Bath
520 Sq Ft
0.61 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,019 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

Highlights

  • 50 Feet of Waterfront
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Ocean View
  • Deck
  • Secluded Lot

About This Home

As of October 2025

Nestled on .62 acres of pristine beachfront on deep saltwater Pickering Passage with towering old growth trees and a secret forest hideaway, this original vintage cottage offers sweeping Mount Rainier views from a new 980 sf composite deck made for entertaining and relaxation, A new 480 sf barn retreat adds additional space, while 50 feet of private beach with tideland rights, Humpbacks, Orcas, Harbor Seals, Bald Eagles, fishing and kayaking offers the very best of the Pacific Northwest. Inside, a vintage Alaskan fireplace and clawfoot tub evoke timeless charm. With new fiber optic service, 4 bedroom septic and a potential additional build site with water views, endless possibilities await—welcome to Sunday Cottage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steven Venetta

eXp Realty License #138443 Listed on: 05/16/2025

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jenna Brody

Blue Pacific Real Estate License #133277

Blue Pacific Real Estate

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2377603

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $498

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 0.61 Acre Lot
  • 50 Feet of Waterfront
  • Home fronts a sound
  • South Facing Home
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Value in Land

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Views of a Sound
  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 520 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Windows
  • Stove

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Freestanding Bathtub

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Pioneer Primary Sch Elementary School
  • Pioneer Intermed/Mid Middle School
  • Shelton High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Well
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • South Shore Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$498

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Cabin
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 520
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: true
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing_results/NWMLS/2377603, https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2377603?w=Consumer&agent=126655
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Double Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
  • Living Area: 520
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 520
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Sea, Sound, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Paved, Secluded, Value In Land
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: High Bank, Saltwater, Sound
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: false
  • WaterfrontFootage: 50
  • WaterAccess: Beach Rights,Tideland Rights

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street, RV Parking

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Individual Well
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Stove/Free Standing, Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Mason PUD #3
  • SewerCompany: Private Septic
  • WaterCompany: Individual Well
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric
  • CableConnected: Hood Canal Communications
  • InternetConnected: Hood Canal Communications

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Pioneer #402
  • High School: Shelton High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Pioneer Intermed/Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 221225000021
  • Topography: Level,Steep Slope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.61
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 26572
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Deck,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,RV Parking
  • MLSLotSizeSource: County Record

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Wood

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 498

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Wood

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Pioneer Primary Sch

Matterport 3D Tour

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2025
Closed on
Sep 30, 2025
Sold by
Webster Melanie Mary and Liechti Arno Kurt
Bought by
Birch Alaina and Birch David Joseph
Seller's Agent
Steven Venetta
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jenna Brody
Blue Pacific Real Estate
List Price
$535,000
Sold Price
$530,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.93%
Views
89

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-44.52%
Original Mortgage
$291,000
Outstanding Balance
$291,000
Interest Rate
6.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$191,326

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2014
Closed on
Oct 15, 2014
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Liechti Arno K
Seller's Agent
Pamela Brechwald
RE/MAX Parkside Affiliates
Buyer's Agent
Pamela Brechwald
RE/MAX Parkside Affiliates
List Price
$89,900
Sold Price
$72,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,900
-19.91%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2013
Sold by
Hall John I
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $530,000 First American Title
Limited Warranty Deed $72,000 Servicelink
Warranty Deed -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $291,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/08/2025 10/08/25 Sold $530,000 -0.9% $1,019 / Sq Ft
09/04/2025 09/04/25 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2025 07/18/25 For Sale $535,000 0.0% $1,029 / Sq Ft
07/13/2025 07/13/25 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Price Changed $535,000 -5.3% $1,029 / Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 For Sale $565,000 +684.7% $1,087 / Sq Ft
10/27/2014 10/27/14 Sold $72,000 -19.9% $138 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/10/2014 09/10/14 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2014 08/26/14 For Sale $89,900 0.0% $173 / Sq Ft
08/14/2014 08/14/14 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2014 08/01/14 For Sale $89,900 0.0% $173 / Sq Ft
07/24/2014 07/24/14 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2014 07/15/14 Price Changed $89,900 -8.3% $173 / Sq Ft
06/11/2014 06/11/14 Price Changed $98,050 -10.8% $189 / Sq Ft
05/08/2014 05/08/14 Price Changed $109,900 -6.5% $211 / Sq Ft
04/09/2014 04/09/14 Price Changed $117,500 -3.3% $226 / Sq Ft
03/18/2014 03/18/14 Price Changed $121,455 -10.0% $234 / Sq Ft
03/15/2014 03/15/14 Price Changed $134,950 -10.0% $260 / Sq Ft
02/13/2014 02/13/14 For Sale $149,900 -- $288 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $460 $226,405 $87,000 $139,405
2023 $460 $220,825 $131,960 $88,865
2022 $1,924 $194,520 $128,120 $66,400
2021 $1,963 $194,520 $128,120 $66,400
2020 $1,744 $193,965 $143,125 $50,840
2018 $1,445 $164,510 $127,790 $36,720
2017 $1,445 $164,255 $127,535 $36,720
2016 $1,410 $139,705 $76,800 $62,905
2015 $1,331 $136,440 $74,400 $62,040
2014 -- $140,115 $76,000 $64,115
2013 -- $135,580 $72,000 $63,580
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2377603

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 22122-50-00021