1329 Balda Rd

Clean and well maintained fully furnished home nicely situated just outside Oak Harbor city limits, 10 mins to either the Navy base or Whidbey Medical. Note: This is a single-family home and not an apartment. Property Description Property is in a quiet, rural area but close to town. It's on 2 acres shared with the owner's residence and several outbuildings. We do get some jet noise, but we are right between the flight paths of Ault Field and OLF, making this location quieter than many other spots on the north island. Patio off the kitchen and a separate deck off the master bedroom, great for watching sunsets and wildlife. The master bedroom deck is new and includes some unique features! Includes a 180-sf storage shed equipped with a concrete floor, drip stop roof and a 6' wide roll up door, perfect for garaging a motorcycle or storing just about anything! Water service is through a shared well with the owner. Water system management including filtration, water softening & monitoring provided by the owner. Furnishings This is a completely furnished home, including bedding, linens, and cleaning supplies. The queen bedroom is equipped with a new 12" certified hybrid pillow top mattress with individual pocketed coils. The 2nd bedroom has a twin XL bed with an 8" hybrid medium-firm innerspring mattress. Both bedrooms include quality luxury-level bedding with new mattress pads and pillows. The living room is equipped with a power reclining loveseat and 50" flat screen TV. The kitchen is well equipped with cookware & tableware and several small appliances. NEW front-loading washer & electric dryer conveniently located in the home (installed Oct 2025). Internet Internet service is provided through Astound Broadband (Wave) and is included as a part of the utilities. Service to the home is via a remote access point for wireless connections and an ethernet hub for wired connections. Water Supply Water is provided by a private well on-site. If you're familiar with Whidbey Island, you'll know that hard water & iron are common problems with water here. The owner has installed a robust & effective filtration & softening system that: *Reduces (or eliminates) rust stains from forming on clothing, dishes (or even hair!) *Reduces (or eliminates) sink & shower stains *Helps soap clean better *Reduces dry skin The treatment system is in a remote location, so the tenants have very little involvement with the maintenance. You simply get to enjoy the clean, soft water! Parking Parking for 2 full size vehicles. Note: This is a "No pets, No smoking" property. Rental Rates The rate listed is the "discounted" monthly rental rate for a 1-year lease. Additional discounts may be available for active-duty military, first responders & healthcare professionals. Month to Month lease terms are available, making this a great property for temporary assignments as well as for a long-term resident. Contact us for month-to-month lease terms & rates that meet your specific needs. Utility Fees The monthly utility fee for a 1-year lease: $540.00 This is an all-electric home. Monthly utility fee INCLUDES electricity, high speed cable internet, water, septic, garbage, and yard care (includes weed & insect control). Does NOT INCLUDE cable TV service (available for additional cost) or landline telephone. The monthly utility fee will be added to the rent each month for 1 convenient monthly payment. Lease Initiation Fees Administration Fee = $200 per occupant. End of Lease Cleaning Fee = $600 for a 1-year lease. Zillow's application fees for each occupant. Deposits Damage/Security/Cleaning (DSC) Deposit The base DSC deposit is $2,000 The base Utility deposit is $300 Additional DSC deposit may be required based upon credit & background checks, rental & employment history. Renters Insurance Proof of Renters insurance is required prior to moving in. Application Information We use Zillow's application process. All rental applications must be submitted through Zillow and screened by us. Other comprehensive reusable screening reports will not be accepted. The screening process includes credit & background checks, employment & rental history. A separate application is required for each occupant. The applicant is responsible for Zillow's application fees. We have a separate, short, supplemental application form to be completed by the applicant for our internal use, however, there are no additional fees associated with that. Lease & Screening Information We're happy to discuss the screening & leasing process and can send you additional information prior to completing the Zillow on-line application.