4079 Forest Ln Anacortes, WA 98221
Estimated payment $27,246/month
Highlights
- 400 Feet of Waterfront
- Ocean View
- RV Access or Parking
- Anacortes High School Rated A-
- Community Boat Launch
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
About This Home
A once in a lifetime opportunity to own an island retreat like no other. Located on Guemes Island, a convenient 5-minute ferry ride from Anacortes, lies this private sanctuary on a shy 8.3 acres with 400+ft of low-bank waterfront, mere feet from the house. Fill your days with fishing & crabbing, beach combing & agate hunting, & spend evenings warming by the firepit under the stars. Enjoy your private boat launch and deep water mooring buoy. Home has elegant & warm architecture. Clear grain cedar wraps living room walls & 20’ vaulted ceilings, picture windows frame panoramic Salish Sea & Mount Baker views. Spend cozy nights by family room’s stone fireplace. Separate ADU features shop for projects & apartment above. A truly special property.
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
MLS#: 2402272
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $21,886
Year Built
- Built in 1984
Lot Details
- 8.29 Acre Lot
- 400 Feet of Waterfront
- Home fronts a sound
- Street terminates at a dead end
- Secluded Lot
- Level Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Garden
- P108027,P108038,P133714,P133715,P46539
Parking
- 4 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Off-Street Parking
- RV Access or Parking
Property Views
- Ocean
- Views of a Sound
- Bay
- Mountain
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Poured Concrete
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 5,344 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Wet Bar
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- 3 Fireplaces
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Storm Windows
Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathroom on Main Level
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
- Outbuilding
Additional Homes
- ADU includes 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom
Schools
- Isl View Elementary School
- Anacortes Mid Middle School
- Anacortes High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
- Radiant Heating System
- Generator Hookup
- Propane
- Well
- Water Heater
- Septic Tank
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number P46539
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Guemes Island Subdivision
Recreation
- Community Boat Launch
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $22,997 | $2,801,200 | $950,900 | $1,850,300 |
| 2023 | $22,997 | $2,983,700 | $867,600 | $2,116,100 |
| 2022 | $16,314 | $2,514,600 | $789,000 | $1,725,600 |
| 2021 | $17,266 | $1,778,200 | $698,800 | $1,079,400 |
| 2020 | $16,128 | $1,745,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $13,542 | $1,598,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $13,225 | $1,350,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $11,835 | $1,199,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $11,400 | $1,173,800 | $584,300 | $589,500 |
| 2015 | $11,162 | $1,082,400 | $526,300 | $556,100 |
| 2013 | $11,190 | $1,019,200 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/03/2025 07/03/25 | For Sale | $4,795,000 | -- | $897 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $275,000 | Land Title & Escrow | |
| Warranty Deed | $2,243,280 | Guardian Northwest Title Co |
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
MLS Number: 2402272
APN: P46539
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