557 Old Sentinel Rd Olga, WA 98279
Estimated payment $15,842/month
Highlights
- Low Bank Waterfront Property
- Ocean View
- Green Roof
- Orcas Island High School Rated A
- Barn
- Fruit Trees
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.
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
MLS#: 2361579
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,367
Year Built
- Built in 1943
Lot Details
- 7.97 Acre Lot
- Low Bank Waterfront Property
- 801 Feet of Waterfront
- Ocean Front
- 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
- Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
- 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
Eco-Friendly Details
- Green Roof
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
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 | $5,412 | $1,172,421 | $902,511 | $269,910 |
| 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 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/27/2025 06/27/25 | Price Changed | $2,895,000 | -9.5% | $3,282 / Sq Ft |
| 04/17/2025 04/17/25 | For Sale | $3,200,000 | -- | $3,628 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
MLS Number: 2361579
APN: 160112-001-001
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