Listed by Windermere Whidbey Island
$545,000
PENDING

1561 SW 8th Ave Oak Harbor, WA 98277

Estimated payment $3,247/month

Total Views 2,874
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,522 Sq Ft
$358 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Hillcrest Elementary School Rated A-
  • Territorial View
  • 1-minute walk to Ruth Cohen Park

About This Home

Prepare to fall in love w/this comfortable, well-kempt one level home in the heart of Oak Harbor. You're greeted by a welcoming great room w/its high ceilings, buttery rich paint, & newer luxury vinyl flooring. The kitchen is stocked w/loads of cabinets, plenty of prep space, an eat-in breakfast bar, & newer SS appliances. The level back yard is ready to go w/a platform deck, fully fenced yard w/some new fencing, garden space & outbuilding. Rest easy knowing there's a new roof (2024), & a newer gas furnace (2022) w/an AC coil for future installation of a heat pump if desired. With 1522 sf, 3 spacious bedrooms & 2 full baths, you'll love living here. Turn-key, the heavy lifting's been done, making it a very desirable place to live.

Listing Agent

Coreen Lerch

Windermere Whidbey Island License #118431 Listed on: 07/24/2025

Windermere Whidbey Island

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2412178

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,024

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 7,280 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 104 x 70
  • North Facing Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is in very good condition

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 1,522 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Territorial Views
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl Plank

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a bus stop

Utilities

  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • City Of Oak Harbor Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,024

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Pending
  • Prev Status: Pending
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Building Name: Shannon Forest #1
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1522
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • SOCComments: Thank you for Showing
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2412178?w=Consumer&agent=102265
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1522
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 2
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1522
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 2
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Wood, Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fully Fenced
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: 90%+ High Efficiency
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: City of Oak Harbor
  • WaterCompany: City of Oak Harbor
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Garage
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas
  • CableConnected: Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Park, Playground
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 100
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • NWM_OtherDuesOrFeesYN: false

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Oak Harbor
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: S815200000340
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1671
  • Lot Size: 104 x 70
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7280
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Public Records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Public Records
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City
  • LotNumber: 34

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4024

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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
2024 $3,891 $474,380 $200,000 $274,380
2023 $3,891 $461,198 $190,000 $271,198
2022 $3,630 $428,462 $180,000 $248,462
2021 $3,365 $338,553 $120,000 $218,553
2020 $3,312 $312,819 $100,000 $212,819
2019 $2,855 $304,720 $150,000 $154,720
2018 $3,023 $285,154 $130,000 $155,154
2017 $2,553 $266,231 $110,000 $156,231
2016 $2,453 $239,264 $90,000 $149,264
2015 $2,353 $221,043 $70,000 $151,043
2013 -- $209,596 $55,000 $154,596
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/23/2025 08/23/25 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2025 07/24/25 For Sale $545,000 +2.8% $358 / Sq Ft
03/20/2025 03/20/25 Sold $530,000 +1.0% $348 / Sq Ft
02/14/2025 02/14/25 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2025 01/31/25 For Sale $525,000 +75.6% $345 / Sq Ft
03/01/2017 03/01/17 Sold $299,000 -0.3% $196 / Sq Ft
01/09/2017 01/09/17 Pending -- -- --
12/30/2016 12/30/16 Price Changed $299,900 -2.9% $197 / Sq Ft
12/16/2016 12/16/16 For Sale $309,000 -- $203 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $530,000 Land Title
Warranty Deed $299,000 Premier Title Island County
Warranty Deed $250,000 Stewart Title Island County
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $530,000 VA
Previous Owner $305,428 VA
Previous Owner $240,230 New Conventional
Previous Owner $253,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2412178

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: S8152-00-00034-0