Listed by Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
$1,200,000
$450K PRICE DROP

279 Parker Reef Rd Eastsound, WA 98245

Estimated payment $7,156/month

Total Views 12,933
3 Beds
3 Baths
3,268 Sq Ft
$367 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Views of a Sound
  • Deck
  • Secluded Lot
  • Orcas Island High School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

Dreamy Orcas Island estate offers tranquility, yet only minutes to Eastsound. Custom home with finishes of exceptional quality, such as metal tile roof, copper-wrapped rafter tails & in-floor radiant heat & cooling. Primary bedroom offers sweeping Bay & territorial views. Interior spaces with high ceilings & extensive wood detailing. Kitchen opens to great room for relaxed island living. 3 bedrooms, 2.75 bathrooms & additional unfinished space on the lower level. Located on Buck Mountain w/appx. 4.99 acres with madrona & cedar adding a feeling of privacy. Some of seller's plans, such as a large stone "waterfall" hardscape remain unfinished, yet it's easy to envision the dream. Private road leads to plenty of parking for guests.

Listing Agent

Carol Cattle

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #44601 Listed on: 08/15/2025

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Co-Listing Agent

Greg White

Windermere RE Orcas Island License #135051

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2421511

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,665

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 4.99 Acre Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Gated Home
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $54 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Views of a Sound
  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Tile Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,268 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Orcas Isl Mid Middle School
  • Orcas Isl High School

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • Propane
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 171823012000

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include road maintenance, snow removal
  • Nathan Yoffa Association
  • Eastsound Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Recreation

  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,665

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$54 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 17 - 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Leased Equipment,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Prev Status: Active
  • Architectural Style: Northwest Contemporary
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 4258
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • SOCComments: Thank you for showing!
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: false
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Daylight, Unfinished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, See Remarks
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Concrete, Slate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 3268
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 3268
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 990
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 1
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal, See Remarks, Tile
  • View: Mountain(s), See Remarks, Sound, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Secluded
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Log, Wood
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Log, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: false

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Community, See Remarks
  • Security: Security Gate
  • Cooling: Radiant
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: OPALCO
  • SewerCompany: Septic
  • WaterCompany: Well
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Shop/basement
  • WaterHeaterType: Propane
  • CableConnected: Orcas Online

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: CCRs, Trail(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 646.88
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • AssociationContactName: Nathan Yoffa

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Road Maintenance, Snow Removal
  • NWM_OtherDuesOrFeesYN: false

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 171823012000
  • Topography: Level,Sloped,Terraces
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.9934
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 217513
  • Zoning: SFR
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Deck,Gated Entry,Outbuildings,Shop
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Assessor
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Propane, See Remarks

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10665

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Propane,See Remarks

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

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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 $10,665 $1,838,690 $502,470 $1,336,220
2023 $12,441 $2,329,400 $372,200 $1,957,200
2022 $12,672 $2,146,440 $372,200 $1,774,240
2021 $11,843 $1,622,190 $310,170 $1,312,020
2020 $12,273 $1,539,000 $244,230 $1,294,770
2019 $10,094 $1,554,460 $244,230 $1,310,230
2018 $8,497 $2,334,350 $1,268,770 $1,065,580
2017 $6,560 $1,066,910 $203,190 $863,720
2016 $7,027 $907,720 $213,880 $693,840
2015 $7,027 $950,640 $237,640 $713,000
2014 $7,027 $877,900 $237,640 $640,260
2012 $7,027 $731,190 $216,040 $515,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/09/2026 01/09/26 Price Changed $1,200,000 -5.9% $367 / Sq Ft
11/11/2025 11/11/25 Price Changed $1,275,000 -3.8% $390 / Sq Ft
10/04/2025 10/04/25 Price Changed $1,325,000 -10.2% $405 / Sq Ft
09/09/2025 09/09/25 Price Changed $1,475,000 -10.6% $451 / Sq Ft
08/15/2025 08/15/25 For Sale $1,650,000 -- $505 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2421511

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 171823-012-000