NOT LISTED FOR SALE

249 Switchback Rd Eastsound, WA 98245

Estimated Value: $537,000 - $637,000

-- Bed
1 Bath
320 Sq Ft
$1,819/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 15, 2015

Last sale price $205,000 $641 Per Sq Ft

Est. 184% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,306/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of a Sound
  • Secluded Lot
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Orcas Island High School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Steep Slope

About This Home

As of May 2015

Beautiful view over East Sound to the Gulf Islands and the lights of Vancouver B.C. in the distance. Secluded building site in the Highlands neighborhood, convenient to Eastsound Village for all conveniences and Moran State Park for lakes and trail sports. Ready to build parcel with 3 bedroom septic system installed. Highlands water system. 2.32 acres with excavation and geo-tech complete. Recent survery. Rustic 320 square ft. cabin with loft for vacation or use while you are building.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gary Harper

Windermere RE Orcas Island Listed on: 03/10/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrew Jackson

COMPASS License #17002

COMPASS

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM752255

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,644

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Secluded Lot
  • Steep Slope
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned r-5

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Views of a Sound
  • Strait Views
  • Mountain Views

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Disposal

Utilities

  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Rosario Community
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 173023005000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,644

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Architecture: Cabin
  • Homebuilder: unknown
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Loft
  • Appliances That Stay: Garbage Disposal, Microwave
  • Approved Number of Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 0.75
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Main: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Kitchen: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 320
  • Square Footage Finished: 320

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood Products
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain, Sound, Strait

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Stove/Free Standing
  • Power Company: OPALCO
  • Septic Approved for Number of Bedrooms: 3
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Sewer Company: septic
  • Water Company: Washington Wter
  • Water Heater: interior loft-electric
  • Water Source: Community

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 68
  • Community Name: Rosario
  • Project: Rosario Highlands
  • Community Features: Ccrs

Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • School District: ORC

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Secluded
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Sq Ft: 98881
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Steep Slope, Terraces, Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 173023005000
  • Zoning Code: r-5
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Lot Topography: Steep Slope, Terraces, Wooded

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 1379

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2022
Sold by
Anne Vis-Cowles Melissa
Bought by
Vis Michel
Current Estimated Value
$581,928

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2015
Closed on
May 7, 2015
Sold by
Metz Martin B and Metz Donna J
Bought by
Vis Michel and Vis Cowles Melissa
Seller's Agent
Gary Harper
Windermere RE Orcas Island
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Jackson
COMPASS
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$205,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.56%
Original Mortgage
$164,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Vis Michel -- None Listed On Document
Vis Michel $204,820 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Vis Michel $164,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2015 05/15/15 Sold $205,000 0.0% $641 / Sq Ft
04/19/2015 04/19/15 Off Market $205,000 -- --
04/05/2015 04/05/15 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2015 03/19/15 For Sale $200,000 -- $625 / 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
2024 $2,644 $515,710 $358,800 $156,910
2023 $2,644 $469,700 $303,600 $166,100
2022 $2,548 $422,020 $276,000 $146,020
2021 $2,327 $328,740 $230,000 $98,740
2020 $2,386 $290,200 $203,630 $86,570
2019 $1,625 $290,210 $203,630 $86,580
2018 $1,490 $217,660 $191,910 $25,750
2017 $1,392 $179,720 $158,250 $21,470
2016 $1,840 $184,950 $166,580 $18,370
2015 $1,840 $184,680 $166,580 $18,100
2014 $1,840 $187,410 $166,580 $20,830
2012 $1,840 $189,190 $158,650 $30,540
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Gary Harper

    Windermere RE Orcas Island

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  • Andrew Jackson

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Andrew Jackson

    COMPASS

    (206) 650-4939

    99 Total Sales

    Andrew Jackson
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM752255

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 173023-005-000

Washington San Juan County Eastsound 98245

249 Switchback Rd, Eastsound, WA

This home is located at 249 Switchback Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245 since 10 March 2015 and is currently estimated at $581,928, approximately $1,818 per square foot. This property was built in 1976. 249 Switchback Rd is a home located in San Juan County with nearby schools including Orcas Island Elementary School, Orcas Island Middle School, and Orcas Island High School.

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