Listed by Windermere RE Orcas Island
$3,200,000

557 Old Sentinel Rd Olga, WA 98279

Estimated payment $18,492/month

Total Views 2,639
2 Beds
1 Bath
882 Sq Ft
$3,628 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 801 Feet of Waterfront
  • Ocean View
  • Fruit Trees
  • Orcas Island High School Rated A
  • Barn
  • Deck

About This Home

Quintessential, Vintage Waterfront Island Estate Property. Over 800 feet of exceptionally private water frontage with readily accessible pebble cove beach. Secluded & sunny, this spectacular homestead boasts nearly 8 acres, gently sloping towards the expansive shoreline. You'll be met with views from almost all of the property. Vintage 2 bedroom cabin, a second "hideaway" cabin and a substantial shop. Waterfront is low to medium bank plus pebbled and sandy beaches. Old growth orchard. Expansive views across Rosario Straight with views of Lummi, Cypress and Sinclair Islands. The sky is the limit with this exceptional & timeless piece of Orcas Island history. Wonderful site to build. Owned by the same family since 1907. Doe Bay Water.

Listing Agent

Chantelle Hildreth

Windermere RE Orcas Island License #119627 Listed on: 04/17/2025

Windermere RE Orcas Island

Co-Listing Agent

Tom Lavigne

Windermere Real Estate Co. License #4692

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2361579

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,367

Year Built

  • Built in 1943

Lot Details

  • 7.97 Acre Lot
  • 801 Feet of Waterfront
  • Home fronts a sound
  • Dirt Road
  • Open Space
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • East Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Brush Vegetation
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Value in Land

Parking

  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Views of a Sound
  • Strait Views
  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Fixer Upper
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 882 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stove

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Schools

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

Farming

  • Barn
  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Propane
  • Water Heater
  • Sewer Not Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Olga Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 160112001000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,367

Year Built

Built in 1943

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1943
  • Inclusions: LeasedEquipment,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Prev Status: Active
  • Architectural Style: Cabin
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 882
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 63

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Softwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 882
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 0.75
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 882
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Green Roof
  • View: Mountain(s), Ocean, Sea, Sound, Strait, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Dirt Road, Open Space, Secluded, Value In Land
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Low Bank, Medium Bank, River Front, Saltwater, Sound
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Structure Type: House
  • WaterfrontFootage: 801
  • WaterAccess: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach,Deeded Access,Tideland Rights

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: None
  • Water Source: Community
  • Security: Partially Fenced
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Other – See Remarks
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Orcas Power & Light Cooperative
  • SewerCompany: Septic Not Permitted - Status Unknown
  • WaterCompany: Doe Bay Water
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Cabin mud room
  • WaterHeaterType: Propane

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: 160112001000
  • Topography: Level,Partial Slope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 7.9674
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 347060
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Barn,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Outbuildings,Propane,Shop
  • MLSLotSizeSource: County Assessor
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: San Juan County Assessor
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Propane, Wood

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7367

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Propane,Wood

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Orcas Elem

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $5,412 $1,022,004 $752,094 $269,910
2022 $5,493 $982,188 $752,706 $229,482
2021 $5,470 $751,968 $627,255 $124,713
2020 $5,212 $713,727 $627,255 $86,472
2019 $5,212 $716,085 $627,255 $88,830
2018 $5,210 $724,500 $658,080 $66,420
2017 $4,901 $651,393 $593,091 $58,302
2016 $4,678 $676,340 $620,400 $55,940
2015 $4,678 $647,880 $591,170 $56,710
2014 $4,678 $576,400 $537,110 $39,290
2012 $4,678 $650,410 $598,550 $51,860
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/17/2025 04/17/25 For Sale $3,200,000 -- $3,628 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2361579

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 160112-001-001