Listed by Professional Realty Svcs Belv
$995,000
PENDING - BACKUP OFFER REQUESTED $280K PRICE DROP

255 Alder St Eastsound, WA 98245

Estimated payment $5,890/month

Total Views 4,371
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,502 Sq Ft
$398 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Views of a Sound
  • Fruit Trees
  • Deck
  • Orcas Island High School Rated A
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Burning Stove

About This Home

Experience the peace and tranquility of island living in this Northwest crafted 3-bed, 3-bath home just a 5 minute drive from Eastsound, near the public beach at the end of North Beach Rd. Owner built by a respected local contractor of 30+ years, this approx 2,500 sq ft home features 2x6 framing, exceptional insulation, and a thoughtfully designed layout. Enjoy 1,800 sq ft of cedar decking, water view of the Salish Sea, and a quiet location at the end of a dead-end street. Includes a separate room for an office or a sauna, cozy attic play area, tons of storage, and a concrete half-court with basketball hoop. A rare Eastsound gem offering comfort, quality, and coastal charm. Photos digitally color enhanced.

Listing Agent

Mara Sargent

Professional Realty Svcs Belv License #136627 Listed on: 05/15/2025

Professional Realty Svcs Belv

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2375010

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,303

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 7,928 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Northwest Facing Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,502 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Views of a Sound
  • Storm Windows

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl Plank

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Orcas Elementary School
  • Orcas Isl Mid Middle School
  • Orcas Isl High School

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Generator Hookup
  • Propane
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Timberline Construction
  • Eastsound Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 15 / 2
  • Assessor Parcel Number 271150215000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,303

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Inclusions: See Remarks
  • MLS Status: Pending
  • Prev Status: Pending
  • Building Name: ESD Giffins NB
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2502
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 92

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: See Remarks
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Fireplace (Primary Bedroom), Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Generator
  • Living Area: 2502
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.75
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2502
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 2
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: See Remarks
  • FireplacesUpper: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 2
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Sound
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Builder Name: Timberline Construction
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Direction Faces: Northwest
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete, Slab
  • Structure Type: House
  • ConstructionMethods: Standard Frame

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: Community
  • Security: Fully Fenced
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Stove/Free Standing, Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Opalco
  • SewerCompany: Eastsound Sewer & Water
  • WaterCompany: Eastsound Water Users Assoc
  • InternetConnected: Rockisland

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Orcas Island
  • High School: Orcas Isl High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Orcas Isl Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 271150215000
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.182
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7928
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Propane
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Property tax records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: owner measure
  • LotNumber: 15

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Propane

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5303.28

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Propane

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Orcas Elem

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
2023 $4,611 $849,190 $134,320 $714,870
2022 $5,066 $866,170 $134,320 $731,850
2021 $4,006 $680,190 $111,930 $568,260
2020 $4,190 $514,320 $101,750 $412,570
2019 $3,678 $524,550 $101,750 $422,800
2018 $2,191 $831,300 $456,760 $374,540
2017 $2,191 $391,740 $68,520 $323,220
2016 $2,464 $300,860 $68,520 $232,340
2015 $2,464 $301,950 $62,290 $239,660
2014 $2,464 $314,250 $62,290 $251,960
2012 $2,464 $345,730 $77,860 $267,870
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/27/2025 07/27/25 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Price Changed $995,000 -5.2% $398 / Sq Ft
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Price Changed $1,050,000 -17.6% $420 / Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Sale $1,275,000 -- $510 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $320,000 New Conventional
Closed $344,450 New Conventional
Closed $352,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2375010

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 271150-215-000