Listed by Windermere RE/South Whidbey
$1,775,000

848 Old Beach Rd Freeland, WA 98249

Estimated payment $10,209/month

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,267 Sq Ft
$1,401 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 50 Feet of Waterfront
  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Views of a Sound
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Detached Garage

About This Home

Some properties are simply special. This charming waterfront beach cabin on coveted Old Beach Road has been a treasured family retreat for decades and is ready for its next chapter. Set on one of Whidbey Island's most desirable beaches, it's the kind of place where memories are made year after year. Spend your days beachcombing, kayaking, paddleboarding, watching eagles soar overhead, or simply relaxing as the tides ebb and flow. This is the timeless Whidbey beach lifestyle so many dream about. The property includes the original beach cabin, the original boathouse, a detached garage, and a separate guest cottage with a half bath, offering wonderful flexibility for hosting family and friends. A private well serves the property, and the septic system has already been inspected. Whether you envision preserving it's nostalgic charm or creating your own waterfront legacy, opportunities like this are few and far between. If you've been searching for an authentic Whidbey Island beach property on one of the island's most treasured stretches of shoreline, this is a place you'll never forget.

Listing Agent

Dana Hezel

Windermere RE/South Whidbey License #122439 Listed on: 07/14/2026

Windermere RE/South Whidbey

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2546190

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,470

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 21,248 Sq Ft Lot
  • 50 Feet of Waterfront
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Views of a Sound
  • Bay Views

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,267 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Homes

  • Number of ADU Units: 1
  • ADU includes 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom

Schools

  • So. Whidbey Primary Elementary School
  • South Whidbey Middle School
  • So. Whidbey High School

Utilities

  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mutiny Bay Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R229090700620

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,470

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0.49 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Prev Status: Active
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: House
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1619
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_ADUCount: 1
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1267
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1267
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • ADUBaths: 1
  • ADUBeds: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Mountains, Sound
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: No Bank
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • WaterfrontFootage: 50

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Private
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • WaterCompany: Private Well
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Pantry at entry
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: South Whidbey Island
  • High School: So. Whidbey High
  • Middle Or Junior School: South Whidbey Middle

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: R229090700620
  • Topography: Level,Partial Slope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4878
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21248
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Propane

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: true

Tax Info

  • Year: 2026
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9470

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Propane

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: So. Whidbey Primary

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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 $8,652 $1,203,368 $1,005,500 $197,868
2024 $7,901 $1,210,674 $1,005,500 $205,174
2023 $7,901 $1,214,449 $1,005,500 $208,949
2022 $7,668 $1,153,119 $960,500 $192,619
2021 $7,499 $970,972 $800,500 $170,472
2020 $6,678 $967,287 $800,500 $166,787
2019 $6,151 $884,081 $800,500 $83,581
2018 $5,625 $809,567 $725,500 $84,067
2017 $5,134 $685,334 $600,500 $84,834
2016 $5,314 $686,254 $600,500 $85,754
2015 $4,702 $688,175 $600,500 $87,675
2013 -- $548,077 $444,964 $103,113
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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/14/2026 07/14/26 For Sale $1,775,000 -- $1,401 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2546190

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: R22909-070-0620

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