Rosario Cottage Duplex with Island Income Potential Incredible Rosario location with charm, flexibility, and income potential. This sweet 1961 stick-built duplex offers two living spaces, each with its own kitchen and full bath. Unit 1 is configured as a 1 bedroom, 1 full bath with mini-split heat and a newly remodeled bathroom. Unit 2 is a studio style unit with a propane heat stove and an active vacation rental permit, offering the opportunity for rental income or mortgage subsidy. The furnishings in unit 2 will be included, turnkey, to keep the vacation rental consistency. Set on a small, level yard with a sunny south-facing deck and filtered, glistening water views through the trees, the home has a quaint cottage feel with thoughtful updates, including a septic replacement in 2018, a minisplit, and an EV charger., and Rock Island Fiber Optic internet. Around the corner from Rosario Resort, with two active restaurants, marina activity, and Kenmore Air floatplane service to Lake Union in Seattle. Deeded access to a waterfront recreation area with swimming pool and beach adds to the lifestyle appeal. Close to Moran State Park, Cascade Lake, and just about 10 minutes to downtown Eastsound.
Pending inspection
Listed by: Orcas Island Realty • Deborah J. Jones
Price cut: $40K (8/1)
$545,000
1179 Rosario Road, Orcas Island, WA 98245
2beds
943sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$3,229/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
0.28 Acres Lot
$531,900 Zestimate®
$578/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sunny south-facing deckMini-split heatNewly remodeled bathroomSmall level yardPropane heat stove
- 31 days |
- 963 |
- 52 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Deborah J. Jones,
Orcas Island Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2553145
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Ductless, Stove/Free Standing, Wall Furnace, Electric, Propane
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Refrigerator(s), Water Heater: On Demand- Propane, Water Heater Location: bedroom closet
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: See Remarks, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 943
- Total interior livable area: 943 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Second Kitchen, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Partial, Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Paved, Deck, Electric Car Charging, High Speed Internet, Propane
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 173150056000
- Zoning: Activity Center
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: Propane Tank-Inter Island
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern,1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Products
- Foundation: Block, Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1961
- Major remodel year: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: OPALCO
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Community, See Remarks, Company: Washington Water company
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Boat Launch, CCRs, Park, Trail(s)
- Subdivision: Rosario
Location
- Region: Eastsound
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $578/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $521,110
- Annual tax amount: $3,477
- Date on market: 7/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 33 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Leased Equipment, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Total actual rent: 3153
Estimated market value
$531,900
$505,000 - $558,000
$2,430/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Pending sale | $545,000$578/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2553145 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2026 | Price change | $545,000-6.8%$578/sqft |
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| 7/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $585,000+95%$620/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2553145 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2018 | Listing removed | $300,000$318/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Orcas Island #1238844 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2018 | Listed for sale | $300,000+9.2%$318/sqft |
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| 10/30/2018 | Sold | $274,820-8.4%$291/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1139964 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2018 | Pending sale | $300,000$318/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Orcas Island #1238844 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2018 | Price change | $300,000+9.1%$318/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Orcas Island #1238844 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2017 | Price change | $275,000-1.8%$292/sqft |
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| 6/9/2017 | Listed for sale | $280,000$297/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,671 +13% | $521,110 -3.5% |
| 2024 | $3,248 +9.6% | $539,970 +1.5% |
| 2023 | $2,964 +3% | $532,240 +14.2% |
| 2022 | $2,877 | $466,060 |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | -- | -- |
| 2019 | -- | $250,400 +87.6% |
| 2018 | $1,053 | $133,440 +6.9% |
| 2017 | $1,053 -27.2% | $124,830 +4.8% |
| 2016 | $1,446 | $119,130 -0.7% |
| 2015 | $1,446 | $119,950 +14.5% |
| 2014 | $1,446 | $104,750 -37.8% |
| 2012 | $1,446 | $168,500 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $169,140 |
| 2007 | -- | $169,140 +19.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $141,880 |
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Neighborhood: 98245
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Orcas Island Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3.8 mi
- 9/10Orcas Island Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.7 mi
- 9/10Orcas Island High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Orcas Elem
- Middle: Orcas Isl Mid
- High: Orcas Isl High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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