538 Adams St Port Townsend, WA 98368
Estimated payment $5,011/month
Highlights
- Second Kitchen
- Bay View
- Deck
- Sauna
- Fruit Trees
- 2-minute walk to Rothschild House Historic Site
About This Home
Welcome home to an abode built to last like a ship by the captain himself Captain Sewell. This Victorian is intergenerational. Bring your friends to this lovely home that you need to see for yourself that features a mother in law cottage you have been dreaming of. Clean air, water filtration system, a perfect environment for the hypo allergenic with an energy that is pure. In the heart of Port Townsend, walking distance to everything in town! LOCATION! Home has 4bed while the cottage has 3 different living spaces and the potential to be a gold mine/rental that has lovely tenants within. No active knob and tube, No lead pipes, New electrical panel, SOLID. Fruit trees, plums, and more! Come see this hidden gem before it is gone!
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
MLS#: 2455317
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,636
Year Built
- Built in 1888
Lot Details
- 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
- Partially Fenced Property
- Corner Lot
- Level Lot
- Fruit Trees
- Garden
- Property is in good condition
Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Property Views
- Bay
- Territorial
- Limited
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,890 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Stove
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Loft
- Sauna
Kitchen
- Second Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Softwood
- Slate Flooring
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 4 Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
- Outbuilding
Additional Homes
- Number of ADU Units: 1
- ADU includes 3 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms
Schools
- Blue Heron Mid Middle School
Utilities
- Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
- Propane
- Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Uptown Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 658
- Assessor Parcel Number 989710305
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 | $3,455 | $767,061 | $253,000 | $514,061 |
| 2023 | $3,455 | $696,222 | $225,000 | $471,222 |
| 2022 | $3,269 | $691,222 | $220,000 | $471,222 |
| 2021 | $3,169 | $597,998 | $204,000 | $393,998 |
| 2020 | $3,825 | $552,855 | $187,000 | $365,855 |
| 2019 | $2,452 | $500,753 | $170,000 | $330,753 |
| 2018 | $2,629 | $445,015 | $157,000 | $288,015 |
| 2017 | $4,091 | $420,683 | $151,250 | $269,433 |
| 2016 | $3,502 | $402,102 | $151,250 | $250,852 |
| 2015 | $3,347 | $358,064 | $144,375 | $213,689 |
| 2014 | -- | $339,482 | $144,375 | $195,107 |
| 2013 | -- | $323,315 | $137,500 | $185,815 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2025 12/02/25 | Price Changed | $895,000 | -10.5% | $310 / Sq Ft |
| 11/14/2025 11/14/25 | For Sale | $999,950 | -- | $346 / Sq Ft |
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
MLS Number: 2455317
APN: 989710305
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