561 Discovery Way Eastsound, WA 98245
Estimated payment $4,705/month
Highlights
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- Attached Garage
- Orcas Island High School Rated A-
- Skylights
- Limited Views
About This Home
Welcome to Orcas Highlands! Near the top of the Highlands, this two-bedroom cottage is sited on a large, westerly-facing lot. It affords a view over East Sound all the way to the Canadian Gulf Islands, and with selective tree pruning could be even more expansive. Why You'll Love This Home: It offers peace and privacy although is just minutes away from the charming village of Eastsound. There's a private driveway with level access from Discovery Way that leads to a large attached garage with a work bench. There's also plenty of additional off-road parking. Outside, the house features a large deck, and metal roof. Inside, there are hardwood floors and a cozy wood-burning stove perfect for chilly island evenings. Though all the main living areas are on one level, as a bonus, below the house with a separate, outside entry, there is a finished room for potential use as a workshop office or storage area. Nature lovers will benefit from being close to Moran State Park, Cascade Lake, and miles of scenic forested hiking trails. Orcas Highlands is one of the few developments on the island that has it all: Paved roads, underground utilities, and fiber optic internet cable embedded in the roads.
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
MLS#: 2554509
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $764
Year Built
- Built in 1989
Lot Details
- 34,826 Sq Ft Lot
- Level Lot
HOA Fees
- $55 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- Attached Garage
Home Design
- Metal Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,336 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Limited Views
- Disposal
- Dryer
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Utilities
- Baseboard Heating
- Water Heater
- Septic Tank
Community Details
- Association fees include road maintenance
- David Turnoy Association
- Eastsound Subdivision
- The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Tax Lot 39
- Assessor Parcel Number 173051039000
Map
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $704 | $896,410 | $266,400 | $630,010 |
| 2024 | $1,125 | $907,690 | $312,000 | $595,690 |
| 2023 | $1,125 | $800,930 | $264,000 | $536,930 |
| 2022 | $1,477 | $705,800 | $240,000 | $465,800 |
| 2021 | $3,159 | $557,170 | $200,000 | $357,170 |
| 2020 | $2,952 | $525,840 | $190,760 | $335,080 |
| 2019 | $1,584 | $530,960 | $190,760 | $340,200 |
| 2018 | $2,397 | $697,230 | $422,210 | $275,020 |
| 2017 | $2,438 | $371,830 | $140,180 | $231,650 |
| 2016 | $3,016 | $331,480 | $147,560 | $183,920 |
| 2015 | $3,016 | $340,340 | $147,560 | $192,780 |
| 2014 | $3,016 | $333,310 | $147,560 | $185,750 |
| 2012 | $3,016 | $376,650 | $163,960 | $212,690 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2026 07/15/26 | For Sale | $849,000 | +95.2% | $635 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/09/2015 09/09/15 | Sold | $435,000 | 0.0% | $289 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 07/26/2015 07/26/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/16/2015 07/16/15 | For Sale | $435,000 | -- | $289 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $4,170 | First American Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $427,500 | San Juan Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $400,000 | Chicago Title Company |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $227,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
MLS Number: 2554509
APN: 173051-039-000
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